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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Dolly Parton's Stampede

The Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge is an entertaining extravaganza that combines music, fast paced rodeo-style entertainment and a delicious dinner. 

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Ripley's Haunted Adventure

Live actors, special effects, freights and screams for everyone!

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Earthquake (the ride)

Earthquake the Ride is a live action adventure ride that is loaded with special effects and is fun for all ages.

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Parrot Mountain & Gardens

Parrot Mountain and Gardens is dedicated to helping these species of beautiful birds, to prevent their becoming extinct like the Passenger Pigeon and Carolina Parakeet.

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The Old Mill

Since 1830, the still-functioning, water-powered old mill churns out delicious, old-fashioned candies, warm artisan breads (like the Chocolate Chip Cherry Sourdough and Honey Wheat) from the bakery and on site pottery designs.

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Flyaway Indoor Skydiving

Flyaway Indoor Skydiving gives you the chance to test your skills of human flight during a single flight session or as a participant in a personalized coaching program. Flyaway Indoor Skydiving is a popular training resource for sport skydivers, competition teams and military units.

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Smoky Mountain Knife Works

Smoky Mountain Knife Works Sevierville Tennessee

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Murder Mystery Theater

Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery The Dinner Show People Are Dying to See!

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Bluff Mountain Adventures

Guided ATV Trail Rides At Walden Lodge On Bluff Mountain

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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.