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 [...]
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Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer
Posted in Attractions, Culture, Indoor, Townsend, Uncategorized on September 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Happy Fourth!
Posted in Uncategorized on July 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Happy Fourth of July from your friends in the Smokies!
A Wedding in the Smokies
Posted in Events, Photo Opportunity, Weddings on June 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sugarlands Visitor Center
Posted in Environment, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, History, Outdoor, Photo Opportunity, Summer, Uncategorized on June 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
During your vacation around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, be sure to stop by the Sugarlands Visitor Center. Before you decide on what trail to hike or where to picnic, you can pick up a park map and have your questions answered by a ranger. There is a 20-minute orientation film that provides an in-depth [...]
Mills Park in Gatlinburg
Posted in Environment, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Hiking, Outdoor, Sports, Uncategorized on June 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Want to make your family vacation as memorable and fun as possible? Mills Park, off of Mills Road, has a variety of amenities to help make your vacation one to remember. They have a playground area for the kids, football and softball fields, horseshoe pit, jogging trails, basketball court, a track, 9-hole disc golf course, [...]
Douglas Lake
Posted in Environment, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Outdoor, Uncategorized on June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Douglas Lake, located outside Sevierville, has more to offer than you may expect. The Lake offers activities such as camping, swimming, and boating. For the fisherman in your family, Douglas Lake is perfect. It is ranked top 5 in the nation for Crappie and top 10 for Large Moth Bass. If fishing is not for [...]
Amazing View Lodge
Posted in Cabin Rentals, Photo Opportunity, Uncategorized on June 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Amazing View Lodge offers more than just an amazing view. This 8 bedroom lodge sleeps 29 guests and has 7 full bathrooms. Other amenities include: 2 jetted tubs, 3 fireplaces, a pool table, washer/dryer, 13 TVs (including two 50” plasma HDTVs in living room and game room, 42” Plasma HDTVs in living room and [...]
A Gardeners Dream
Posted in Outdoor, Pigeon Forge, Uncategorized on June 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If gardening is a hobby of yours, then the Old Mill Pigeon River Potting Shed is the place for you. The store is full if items that will make your garden a ravishing and enchanted place. The environment within the store is relaxing and soothing for maximum stress free shopping. Stop by anytime, this a [...]
Summertime at Ober Gatlinburg
Posted in Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Summer, Waterpark on May 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ober Gatlinburg is not just for winter sports. The amusement park at Ober offers several things to do during the summer including two water rides.
On Ober’s Lightnin’ Raft Ride you can experience the trill of a water ride without even getting wet! This ride has a 40ft vertical drop that is sure to trill.
The Blue Cyclone Rapids sends [...]
Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition, Gatlinburg, TN
Posted in Events, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, music on April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Fiesta-Val Band and Chorus Competition will be held Friday and Saturday April 17th and 18th. It involves instrumental and choral performances that will be held Friday at the Music Road Hotel and Conference Center, as well as a parade that will take place in Gatlinburg on Saturday. Spectators are welcome free of charge. For [...]
Pet Leash Laws in The Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Posted in Outdoor, Pet Friendly, Safety, Uncategorized on April 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Great Smoky National Park installed pet and leash laws to protect you and your pets. Dogs are only allowed in the campgrounds, picnic areas, and along the roads of the Great Smoky National Park. The dogs must be kept on a leash that does not exceed six feet in length, and you have to [...]
Turn Your Mind Upside Down at WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge
Posted in Attractions, Family Fun, Indoor, Museums, Photo Opportunity, Pigeon Forge, Uncategorized on February 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Pigeon Forge’s only upside down building is something for all to see. WonderWorks is full of mind-boggling showcases. There are over 150 interactive exhibits that provide fun for the whole family. WonderWorks is made up of several different Zones of fun. These zones include the Disaster Zone, Challenge Zone, Space Zone, Sound and Light Zone, [...]
An Indoor Under Seas Adventure
Posted in Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Indoor, Sports, Uncategorized on January 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When it is just too cold to play outside, check out Black Light Golf. There is no reason to miss miniature golf during the winter season. Old Gatlinburg Golf and Games located at 716 Parkway, Gatlinburg now offers an amazing glow-in-the-dark indoor course. Stay warm while you putt your way through an “Under Seas” adventure [...]
The Back Roads of Gatlinburg, TN
Posted in Maps & Alternate Routes, Transportation, Uncategorized on January 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There is a secret route that leads to Gatlinburg, but shh! don’t tell anyone. From I-40, Exit 440 or 443 – take Hwy 321 about 20 miles (becomes East Parkway) towards Gatlinburg. At the Hwy 454 / Buckhorn Rd. intersection the road will become four lanes (Gatlinburg city limit). Continue straight on Hwy 321 for [...]
Weather Watch in the Smokies: Links to Live Webcams in the Great Smoky Mountains
Posted in Environment, Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg Weather, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge, Weather, Winter on January 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The temperature in the Great Smoky Mountains can range from the high 20s to 65 degrees in winter months. Snow is not very common at lower elevations. Snowfall of 1” or more happens only a few times each winter. However, higher elevations, such as Newfound Gap (elevation 5,046 ft.) receive much more snow. Newfound Gap [...]
Duff’s Smorgasbord
Posted in Prepared Meals, Uncategorized on January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you are looking for a great local place to eat, look no further than Duff’s Smorgasbord located in Pigeon Forge. Duff’s has served the Pigeon Forge area for 25 years. The smorgasbord, or buffet, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also serve the world famous Hurricane Cake. Duff’s also offers group rates.
The World’s Most Unusual Museum, Ripley’s Believe it or Not
Posted in Attractions, Culture, Downtown Gatlinburg, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, History, Indoor, Museums, Uncategorized on January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Come see Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum, where you can view a variety of uncanny and amazing events. Robert Ripley was an artist, a reporter, an explorer and a collector in the early 1900s. He visited over 200 countries and wherever he went he always looked for the unusual. After 35 years of exploring [...]
The Space Needle: Experience the view of downtown Gatlinburg
Posted in Attractions, Downtown Gatlinburg, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Gatlinburg, Outdoor, Photo Opportunity, Uncategorized on January 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Visitors looking for great pictures of the Smokies as well as Gatlinburg lit up in lights from 400ft, try the Space Needle. At the Gatlinburg Space Needle you can ride up the glass elevator to get a 360-degree view of downtown Gatlinburg. This is a fun activity for the whole family. Below the needle is [...]
Dolly Parton
Posted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, History, Sevierville, local on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dolly Parton was born right outside of the Great Smoky Mountains in Sevierville, Tennessee. Growing up in the Pentecostal Church of God, music was a large part of her childhood. Performing as a child on local radio stations and at the Grade Ole Opry, Dolly incorporated traditional elements of East Tennessee Folklore into her popular [...]
General Stores, A part of Gatlinburg, Tennessee’s history
Posted in Downtown Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg, Grocery Shopping, History, Indoor, Local Dining, Shopping, local on January 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As you travel through East Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains, visitors are able to experience these “one-stop” general stores that originated in the late nineteenth century. General stores were once the primary retail establishments in small, rural towns and sold everything from hardware to bulk food. These stores not only served as a venue [...]
America’s First Indoor Skydiving Experience Located in Pigeon Forge, TN near Gatlinburg
Posted in Family Fun, Indoor, Museums, Uncategorized on January 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Flyaway is America’s first vertical wind tunnel designed to give you a chance to experience the thrill of human flight. Single sessions and personalized coaching programs are available, and no experience is necessary. Classes are conducted every hour and half-hour. Flyaway is one of the few indoor skydiving stimulators in the U.S., and the perfect [...]
Things to Do in Gatlinburg
Posted in Culture, Dining, Downtown Gatlinburg, Environment, Events, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Gatlinburg, Local Dining, Museums, Shopping, Shows, local, music on January 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We’ve taken time to find the best of the best things that make Gatlinburg a unique vacation destination. The link gives you a quick overview and portal to our list. Enjoy – Explore – Live.
Fun in the Snow: Skiing, Snowboarding, and More at Ober Gatlinburg
Posted in Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg Weather, Outdoor, Winter on January 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Even though the temperature is cold, there is still plenty of fun outside to be had. Try skiing or snowboarding at Ober Gatlinburg. To get to the resort, you take an aerial tram from downtown Gatlinburg. Trams run approximately every 20 minutes.
Once at the resort, you can enjoy several different winter sport options from skiing [...]
Blackwood Breakfast Show, Gatlinburg TN
Posted in Black Bears, Dining, Dinner Theater, Events, Gatlinburg, Shows, music on January 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Your day is just not complete with out a hearty breakfast and exhilarating show. Come by the Blackwood Breakfast Show located at the Black Bear Jamboree Dinner Theater. This must see event features a family of singers performing an energetic show of gospel music. This is their seventh season performing together at the Black Bear [...]
Taffy in Tennessee
Posted in Dining, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Indoor, Prepared Meals, Shopping, local on January 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen, located at 744 Parkway in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, can satisfy any visitor’s sweet tooth. Sit and enjoy a variety of candies while watching the taffy as it is made daily in the store. If you are lucky you can get a warm piece right off the turner. (865) 436-4716
Tennessee Aviation Museum
Posted in Attractions, Events, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, History, Museums, Photo Opportunity, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Transportation, Uncategorized on January 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Built in 2001, the Museum of Aviation is located in Sevierville near Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge airport runway. This unique location allows for the history of aviation to be brought to life by the vintage aircrafts flying overhead for the visitors. The mission of the museum is to honor the history of aviation and to advance aviation [...]
Cabins in Gatlinburg, Perfect for Pets
Posted in Cabin Rentals, Family Fun, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Indoor, Uncategorized on January 11, 2009 | 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 [...]
3rd Annual Appalachia Fest
Posted in Culture, Events, Family Fun, Indoor, Pigeon Forge, local on January 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Held Tuesday January 13th, Appalachia Fest is a night made up of traditional mountain music. It will be located in the Country Tonite Theatre. Featured artists are Tim O’Brian, Dirk Powell, Riley Baugus, and Boogertown Gap. The pre-show begins at 7:00pm and the concert starts at 7:30pm.
For tickets please call 1-800-792-4308, or for more information [...]
19th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week
Posted in Environment, Events, Outdoor, Pigeon Forge, Uncategorized on January 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow marks the beginning of the 19th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center in Pigeon Forge. The week kicks off with a series of outdoor activities designed to connect the visitors with the Great Smoky Mountains. From January 10-17, nearly 100 experts will be hosting guided walks, hikes, seminars, [...]
Delicious Ideas for Dining Out in Gatlinburg
Posted in Dining, Downtown Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg, Prepared Meals, Uncategorized on January 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Down-home cookin’ and eclectic recipes ranging from all over the world are only a few possible restaurant choices found in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Whether you’re craving fine dining, a nightlife restaurant, or a family meal, Gatlinburg dining has over 100 restaurants to suit your palate. Sit down for a relaxing drink from the bar and candlelight [...]
