Ober Gatlinburg is a ski resort and an amusement park that guarantees a good time for the whole family. Great winter activities at Ober Gatlinburg include skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating and tubing. There are many attractions designed just for kids such as the wildlife encounter, carousel, mini golf and an arcade. For the times when it [...]
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Winter fun for the whole family
Posted in Attractions, Downtown Gatlinburg, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Indoor, Museums, Outdoor, Uncategorized, Winter on January 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Wilderness Wildlife Week
Posted in Black Bears, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hiking, Indoor, music, Outdoor, Pigeon Forge, Shows, Uncategorized, Weather on January 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This week is Wilderness Wildlife Week, a weeklong celebration of the wildlife here in the Smokies. This is just one of many events held during WinterFest. Wilderness Wildlife Week features 9 days of nature seminars, interactive exhibits, guided hikes, and music by legendary performers. All events during Wilderness Wildlife Week are free of charge and [...]
Aunt Mahalia’s Candies
Posted in Dining, Family Fun, Grocery Shopping, Indoor, Recipies, Shopping on October 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
For a sweet treat to satisfy any age, visit Aunt Mahalia’s Candies in Gatlinburg. The shop has been cooking up old fashion candies for over 50 years. Some of the most popular candies include fudge, chocolate, crunchy brittle, and other homemade assortments. Aunt Mahalia’s only uses the freshest, finest ingredients and has been using them [...]
The Bead Experience: Shop and Classes
Posted in Arts & Crafts, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Indoor, Shopping on September 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Personal gifts are a great way to show someone that you care for them, and what better gift to give than a personal bracelet or necklace? The Bead Experience in Gatlinburg has all different kinds of beads as well as classes you can take to learn how to make certain types of jewelry. Once [...]
Smoky Mountain Palace
Posted in Attractions, Culture, Events, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Indoor, music, Sevierville on September 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Smoky Mountain Palace houses the most spectacular shows ever to appear in the Great Smoky Mountains. The theatre’s most popular show to date, Cirque de Chine, has kicked off another season and promises not to disappoint. This year’s version is an entirely new show with a new award-winning troupe. Cirque de Chine combines traditional [...]
Sweet Fanny Adams Theater and Music Hall
Posted in Culture, Family Fun, Indoor on August 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If you are ready for a show, check out Sweet Fanny Adams Theater. It is the best place for live comedy and musical entertainment in the mountains, and it was named a National Historic Treasure by the city of Gatlinburg. For ticketing and show information, visit http://www.sweetfannyadams.com/.
List of Wineries
Posted in Free Things To Do, Gatlinburg, Indoor, Pigeon Forge on August 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
All wineries offer free tours and wine tastings Smoky Mountain Winery Winery Square – Suite 2 450 Cherry Street Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Tasting Room: (865) 436-0584 Mountain Valley Vineyards 2174 Parkway Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 453-6334 Hillside Winery, Inc. 229 Collier Drive Sevierville, Tennessee 37862 (865) 908-8482 Apple Barn Winery 220 Apple Valley Road [...]
Cabins in Gatlinburg, Perfect for Pets
Posted in Cabin Rentals, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Indoor, Uncategorized on July 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
By renting a cabin the Smokies, you can fully experience all the surroundings have to offer. Appalachian Lodge is a great place to relax and enjoy the mountains around you. With a 145-degree panorama view, this 4-bedroom cabin is perfect for the family. The double-decker porches on the back of the house are perfect for entertaining [...]
Apple Valley Farms
Posted in Arts & Crafts, Attractions, Dining, Family Fun, Indoor, local, Local Dining, Shopping, Townsend on March 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Apple Valley Farms makes you believe that comfort food is the way to go. Indulge in some thirst quenching apple cider, or warm yourself up with homemade apple pie. There is something for everyone in the quilt shop and country store, sure to please any sort of taste. Make this experience extraordinary with their [...]
Black Bear Jamboree
Posted in Attractions, Black Bears, Dinner Theater, Family Fun, Indoor on December 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Black Bear Jamboree Dinner and Show in Pigeon Forge is a wonderful attraction for all ages to enjoy, especially if you are looking for dinner and a show all in one. During the show, you can enjoy a fabulous country feast while the cast puts on a show with themes ranging from Country to [...]
Tanger Outlets
Posted in Dining, Family Fun, Indoor, Sevierville, Shopping on December 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Want great discounts and a great selection of merchandise? The Tanger Outlets in Sevierville have it all. Open seven days a week, Tanger Outlets provide customers with a discount shopping experience. The outlet has several well-known stores such as New York, New York, Aeropostale, Eddie Bauer, Tommy Hilfiger, and Totes. For more information, visit their [...]
Smoky Mountain Theatre
Posted in Attractions, Events, Family Fun, Indoor, music on December 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Deemed as the longest running theatre in Pigeon Forge, the Smoky Mountain Theatre is proud to now be the home of the doo-wop music sensation, The Temptations. The newly remodeled theatre welcomes this new rendition as they take on the stage in honor of the well-known group of singers from the 1960′s. The Temptation’s first [...]
Titanic Exhibit in Pigeon Forge
Posted in Attractions, Family Fun, Indoor, Museums, Pigeon Forge on December 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Take a trip back to relive the real replica of the infamous cruise-liner, The Titanic. The highly awaited attraction will be opening in April 2010 in Pigeon Forge. This 3 story, half sized, ship will hold 20 galleries to display many of the actual artifacts surfaced from the Titanic. Some of its greatest attributes will [...]
Singing Santa Visits Pigeon Forge
Posted in Attractions, Events, Family Fun, Indoor, Photo Opportunity, Pigeon Forge, Winter on December 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Meet Santa this holiday season as he comes to Pigeon Forge to bring you lots of holiday cheer. The Christmas Place welcomes Santa and his guitar for his 11th year to help you get into the spirit with songs, new and old, that put a smile on anyone’s face. Fun photos and CD’s that Santa [...]
Christmas on Ice
Posted in Events, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Indoor, Winter on December 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Gatlinburg, TN is home to Tennesse’s only Ice and Ski Resort, Ober Gatlinburg. Ober is proud to present the annual “Christmas on Ice Show”, featuring amateur ice skaters performing their christmas routines. This year on December 6th and 7th, the facility’s indoor Ice Skating Arena is the location of this event. Bundle up for [...]
Laser Tags Spots in The Smokies
Posted in Attractions, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Indoor, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville on December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What could be more fun than a game of laser tag during your stay in the Smoky Mountains. There are several locations spread throughout the area in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Whether you are wanting to play individual, on teams, or against other competitors, each of these attraction centers has a fun game ready for [...]
Smoky Mountain Car Museum
Posted in Family Fun, Indoor, Museums, Pigeon Forge on November 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Since 1956 the Smoky Mountain Car Museum has showcased famous cars, classic cars, vintage cars, and antique cars. Some of the famous cars displayed at the museum include a James Bond “007” Aston Martin from the movie Goldfinger, Elvis Presley’s Mercedes CPE, an Evel Knievel jump bike and the Silver Dollar Car of Hank Williams, [...]
The Festival of Trees
Posted in Attractions, Downtown Gatlinburg, Events, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Gatlinburg, Indoor, local, Photo Opportunity, Winter on November 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you want to get into the Christmas spirit early, visit the Festival of Trees in Gatlinburg. Running from November 24th until the 28th, the Festival of Trees displays dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees. Located in the W. L. Mills Conference Center, visitors can enjoy this display for free. For more information or to [...]
Local Art Galleries
Posted in Arts & Crafts, Attractions, Culture, Free Things To Do, Indoor, local, Photo Opportunity on November 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Local art galleries are a great way to experience local culture and most of them have a minimum fee or no fee. Gatlinburg is home to several great local art galleries. Some of the best ones are listed below. Alice Moore Gallery: an arts and crafts community in Gatlinburg. To contact, call (865) 436-0327. American [...]
Country Tonite Theatre
Posted in Attractions, Events, Family Fun, Indoor, local, music, Pigeon Forge on November 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you’re bored of seeing the same old shows in the smokies, then give the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge a try. Now in its 12th season, this high-energy production has received more awards than any other show in the smokies. The shows include singing, dancing, comedy, and gospel music. For more information, visit [...]
The Great Smoky Mountain Salamander Ball
Posted in Family Fun, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Indoor on October 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Great Smoky Mountain Salamander Ball was written by Lisa Horstman and the Great Smoky Mountains Natural History Association and published in April 1997. It is a children’s book for ages 5-7 years old. The book is about a young girl’s trip to the Smokies. While camping with her family, she sneaks out of the [...]
Blue Ribbon County Fair
Posted in Events, Fall, Family Fun, Indoor, Townsend on September 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As part of the Townsend Days Fall Festival, the Blue Ribbon County Fair promises some sure fire family fun. The fair is modeled after the old days of county fairs, before the loud rides and over-priced games. The fair will be held on September 26 and is free for Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Members [...]
Mountain Heritage Center
Posted in Culture, History, Indoor, Townsend on September 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Mountain Heritage Center, located in Townsend, has several events this Fall. Today, Bill Sheffield brings his folk songs as part of the Fall Concert Series. In October, E G Knight rocks the house with his acoustic blues and roots music on the second and Labron Lazenby & LA 3 bring their rockabilly sensibility to [...]
Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer
Posted in Attractions, Culture, Indoor, Townsend, Uncategorized on September 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Check out Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop in Townsend. Owners Connie and Mike Clemmer build and sell their handcrafted mountain dulcimers along with cellos, violins, and guitars. You are guaranteed to hear some great mountain music while watching a dulcimer being hand-made from carefully chosen woods. Mike may also let you listen to the Ban-Jammer, an original [...]
Spa Treatment in Sevierville, TN
Posted in Indoor, Sevierville on June 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Your Smoky Mountain vacation will not be complete without a relaxing day at the spa. Sevierville spa’s offer group treatments for that girlfriend get away and in-room massages for a romantic couples treatment. Utopia Day Spa captures everything a relaxing mountain vacation is all about by offering massage treatments outdoors in the midst of breathtaking views. They [...]
Delectable Dining in the Smokies
Posted in Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Indoor, Local Dining on March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For great food and great service in a great environment, visitors should check out the Park Grill Steakhouse. Guests can choose from a large menu and exquisite salad bar. This restaurant offers wholesome and flavorful food that includes fresh trout and chicken. With the Grill’s location nearly 200 yards from the Great Smoky Mountain [...]
Follow the Gold Tin Roof, Sevier County Courthouse
Posted in Indoor, local, Sevierville on March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Sevier County Courthouse is a well-known landmark located off the Parkway. This is the 5thcourthouse for Sevier County. The brick, which was manufactured in Sevierville, along with the centerpiece clock demonstrate the heritage that the community invested into their courthouse. With its gold tin trimming on the roof, the courthouse is a site [...]
Ice Skating at Ober Gatlinburg
Posted in Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Indoor on March 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For a fun day, no matter what the weather, head on up to Ober Gatlinburg and skate away the afternoon. Ober features a 140’x75’ indoor ice arena located in the center of the large enclosed mall. The arena is open year-round offering fun for the entire family.
Camp Thunder- A rocking god time
Posted in Attractions, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Indoor on March 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you are looking for some indoor fun, visit the Camp Thunder fun center for a variety of activities. Camp Thunder offers indoor go-kart racing and mini-golf. The Rock is a simulated motion ride, which features two films: “Volcano Mine Ride” and “Slot Car Boogie.” Camp Thunder is opens daily at 10:00 am and offers special [...]
Relive The Past at The Memories Theater
Posted in Culture, Indoor, music, Shows on February 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you enjoy music from the good ole days, then the Memories Theater is the place for you. Come and watch reenactments of your favorite artists form the past. The variety of shoes offered range from genres such as country classics, oldies, gospel, and comedy. Memories Theatre’s salute to Elvis has been recognized as one [...]
