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With thousands of choices for fan favorite attractions, accommodating places to stay , excellent restaurants, and beyond in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville, you may wonder how you’re going to choose the best places to see and most exciting things to do with your family. We’ve done our research on all of the great places to stay, play, eat, and shop while in the Great Smoky Mountains, and put it here so you can begin to plan your
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Raft through the mountains, fly through the trees, and putt through candy castles! It’s all possible here in Pigeon Forge on top of hundreds of thrilling attractions.
Food connoisseurs unite! With restaurants including BBQ, pizza, fine dining, and scrumptious desserts await you and your family.
With thousands of great experiences available, we’re here to help you explore the essence of the Great Smoky Mountains!
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Your Guide To Labor Day in The Smoky Mountains
It’s a three- day weekend and time for a family getaway! The kids are looking for adventure and you’re probably looking for shopping and family-friendly excitement! Pigeon Forge has everything you need for a relaxing, exciting, and breathtaking Labor Day weekend! The end of summer is near and you’re looking for one last family getaway
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Alcatraz East Crime Museum to Display Prison Artwork
Each year, tourists visiting San Francisco make the journey to the must-see Alcatraz Island. Since it’s closing in 1963, the former penitentiary continues to intrigue people of all ages. There is also a huge fascination with the artwork of prison artists. This summer, the two subjects are being brought together at Alcatraz East Crime Museum.
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Rip Roaring Advenutures in The Great Smoky Mountains
Rip-Roaring Whitewater Adventures provides an exciting whitewater rafting in The Great Smoky Mountains and Cherokee State Forest for the entire family! As a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner you’ll be confident in the rafting guides and experiences that they offer! Whitewater Rafting Everyone ages 8 and up can enjoy the rafting experiences that are
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The Ridge Ramblers Are Coming to Anakeesta!
Are you ready to Ramble?! The Chondola is no longer the only way to access Anakeesta. Experience a unique forested ride to the top of the mountain via these 45 passenger military trucks! In addition to the one-of-a-kind Chondola, guests will now be able to reach Anakeesta Mountain with an immersive adventure trek through the forest.
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6 Moderate Hikes To Try On Your Next Trip To The Smokies
The Little River Trail Named after the river that runs along the side, this trail has a moderate incline of 412 feet and beautiful views. This 4.9 mile roundtrip hike is great for families and avid hikers. See cascading streams and waterfalls that rush by boulders and rock formations. The growth of rhododendron and other flora
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MoonPie General Store Partners with NASA for Anniversary Celebration
Where were you during the Apollo 11 moon landing? Where will you be for the 50th anniversary of that great feat? Head to the MoonPie General store to celebrate the anniversary, and enter for a chance to win amazing prizes MoonPie General Store will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission on Saturday,
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12 Restaurants For Southern Food in Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge is packed with locally owned restaurants filled with all the southern soul food you want! From fired chicken, macaroni and cheese, and BBQ, there’s something for everyone in your family. You can also find the best family style restaurants to share a little bit of everything! Check out these Pigeon Forge restaurants for
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Best Easy Hikes For The Family in The Smokies
Take the family on an adventure through The Great Smoky Mountain National Park! Hiking is one of the most popular activities and can be a great educational trip too. Some trails are longer and more strenuous which isn’t best for every family member. Don’t worry, we’ve put together a list of family friendly easy hikes
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NEW Soaky Mountain Waterpark Coming To Sevierville!
Wilderness Resorts and Waterparks ownership announced that they will be building a new attraction in the Smoky Mountain region called Soaky Mountain Waterpark. The new massive 50-acre outdoor waterpark will be located across the street from the Sevierville Convention Center and Wilderness at the Smokies Resort. The addition will include family friendly pools, slides, and more
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Experience NEW Additions at Sevier Air!
Sevier Air Trampoline and Ninja Warrior Park is expanding! New this year are 3 additions to the arena. Come and unleash your inner ninja warrior for a day full of fun in Sevierville, TN! Wipeout! Leap your way to victory in this fantastic game that guarantees endless amounts of fun! The mission is simple:
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Pet Friendly Hikes in The Smoky Mountains!
We believe everyone in the family deserves a vacation! That’s right, even your four legged fido friends! Pigeon Forge welcomes pets and wants you to enjoy your stay without fear of leaving them behind! We’ve put together some great suggestions of where to take your pets while still enjoying the beautiful Smoky Mountains! Hiking in
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Titanic Opens NEW Lifejackets Exhibit!
All aboard! The Titanic Museum Attraction invites you for a once in a lifetime experience! Now on display, you can see the world’s largest collection of remaining RMS Titanic Lifejackets ever seen! Come see these historic artifacts now on display through December 2019. In addition to the new exhibit, you can discover over 400 genuine
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