Smoky Mountain Area Information
Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail.
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5 Spectacular (and Free) Things to Do in Pigeon Forge, TN
How will you spend your days on your next Smoky Mountains getaway? Try these 5 totally free things to do in Pigeon Forge and have a blast on a budget!
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6 Great Gatlinburg Restaurants that Visitors Shouldn’t Skip
You have to eat something during your Smoky Mountain getaway! Here are 6 of the best Gatlinburg Restaurants to check out while you're in the area.
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6 Fun Things to Do When Visiting Pigeon Forge
Wondering what to do in Pigeon Forge? From mountain adventures to amusement parks, museums, and more, there are so many fun things to do in this Tennessee town!
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8 Activities to Do With the Kids in Pigeon Forge
Are you looking for fun things to do in Pigeon Forge with kids? Discover all the options that await you in the Smoky Mountains right here!
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5 Top Hiking Trails in the Great Smoky Mountains
Discover some of the most popular Great Smoky Mountains trails. Hike by day and relax by night when you plan your stay with Big Bear Camp Cabins!
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10 Free Things to Do in Gatlinburg
Check out our roundup of the top free things to do in Gatlinburg, TN. Get ready to enjoy your visit to this beautiful area without breaking the bank.
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Great Smoky Mountains Arts and Crafts
Welcome to the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. The largest group of independent artisans in North America. This historic 8-mile loop has been designated a Tennessee Heritage Arts & Crafts Trail.
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The Village Mall
When you step through the archway, you’re stepping out of this century and back into nostalgic charm of another time, another place…THE VILLAGE!
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Christ in the Smokies
In the center of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, at Christ in the Smokies Museum & Gardens (located on the former Christus Gardens property) you will have the remarkable experience of walking through a Biblical world of 2000 years ago, seeing life-size, life-like representations of important scenes from the life of Jesus Christ.
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Big Creek Expeditions
Big Creek Expeditions is the premier white water rafting company in East Tennessee.
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Ober Gatlinburg
Welcome to the scenic and exciting four-seasons world of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park, high above Gatlinburg, Tennessee!