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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WonderWorks

The Smokies only upside down attraction. An amusement park for the mind, featuring over 100 interactive exhibits for the entire family to experience.

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Speedzone Fun Park

This area has grown into a mega-fun zone and one thing is for sure; family fun in Pigeon Forge is easy to find! If you’re driving in from Gatlinburg, keep your eyes open for Speedzone on the right side of the Parkway.

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Funstop Family Action Park

Just wait till you see the look on your family’s face when they see the GREAT Selection of rides to choose from, at YOUR FUNSTOP FAMILY ACTION PARK, the CLOSEST Action Park to Gatlinburg and the ‘South End’ of Action Packed Pigeon Forge!

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Guiness Book of World Records Museum

Hundreds of exhibits from the best selling Guinness Book of World Records are on display at this museum, as well as many items from Elvis, Princess Diana, and Houdini.

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The Track & Super Track

The Track in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee offers the fastest family entertainment attractions. Come to the Smoky Mountains and visit The Track for your vacation in Pigeon Forge, TN!

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Space Needle

The Space Needle Center has excitement to amuse one and all: Laser Tag, Virtual Reality, Roller Coaster Simulator, Mega Arcade, Old Tyme Photo and the 18 holes of Pro Mini Golf.