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The new SkyTrail is expected to open soon, in Spring of 2021 (photo submitted by Greg and Laura Akens)
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Gatlinburg SkyLift Park’s SkyTrail now set to open spring 2021

01/10/2021 Alaina O'Neal 0

Gatlinburg’s SkyLift Park is now planning on a spring opening for their brand-new SkyTrail. The attraction’s new SkyTrail will allow guests to take a walk in the clouds via an interactive walking trail that connects …

Anakeesta in Gatlinburg
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Top 5 things to do for adults on a Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg vacation

01/10/2021 John Gullion 0

Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are known worldwide as family attractions. As such, the majority of entertainment, attractions and dining are designed to include the young or young at heart. But what about that couple on …

The Shops at Old Mill
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The Old Mill Shops of Pigeon Forge, everything you need to know

01/02/2021 Amanda Lee 0

The Old Mill strikes a distinct contrast against the amusement rides and T-shirt shops you’ll see on Pigeon Forge’s main drag. Likewise, the collection of Old Mill shops skips the standard souvenir stock for a …

Top deck of the double decker bus
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Pigeon Forge Double Decker Bus Tours: What you need to know

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It’s a classic scene. Tourists load into a bus saying hello to the driver who is seated on the right side of the bus, steering wheel in hand. The tourists then climb to the second …

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How to visit Cades Cove, 7 things to know before you go

01/01/2021 John Gullion 0

The Cades Cove Loop, located a few miles beyond the Townsend Park entrance, is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. And it’s a great way to experience the …

With so many food options in Dollywood - it's hard to pick a favorite (photo by Alaina O'Neal/TheSmokies.com)
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These are the best places to eat at Dollywood, our top 5 ranked

12/25/2020 John Gullion 0

My favorite thing about Dollywood isn’t the rides or the shows. It can’t be found on a platter in a restaurant and it can’t be bought in a shop or from a stand. Dollywood is …

Guests line up outside of Paula Deen's Family Kitchen at The Island in Pigeon Forge on Christmas Eve (photo by Morgan Overholt/TheSmokies.com)
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What’s open on Christmas in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg 2020

12/23/2020 Alaina O'Neal 0

If you’re spending Christmas in the Smokies, you’re in luck! In our very biased opinion, it’s one of the best places to be during the holidays. There are millions of lights to see during Winterfest, …

Bryson City's Polar Express
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There’s a real-life Polar Express train ride in Bryson City, NC

12/12/2020 John Gullion 1

Bryson City, a small town located in Western North Carolina, is home to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train ride for 10 months out of the year. But each November and December, it is the …

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Is the Smoky Mountain Opry closed?

12/05/2020 Alaina O'Neal 1

The Smoky Mountain Opry debuted their ninth season on Feb. 28, 2020 with all new musical numbers, only to close their doors less than three weeks later. After the closing, which was originally meant to …

Before Dollywood, there was Silver Dollar City (photos contributed by Patricia Reaves)
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A look back at Silver Dollar City in Pigeon Forge, pre-Dollywood days

11/29/2020 John Gullion 0

There’s a science to the great art of amusement parks. Six Flags, Disney, Cedar Point and, yes, Dollywood, are managed with a statistical mastery of people’s behaviors. They are run with precise technologies that track …

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