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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Ripley's Old MacDonald Mini Golf
Play the world’s most interactive miniature golf courses.
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Tennessee Museum of Aviation
The Tennessee Museum of Aviation makes bringing aviation history to life possible as airworthy vintage aircraft perform impromptu flybys for visitors.
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Smoky Mountain Deer Farm
Start or end your Smoky Mountain vacation at the Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo.
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Fort Fun
Play 4 different games in an all-new, futuristic arena featuring sentry pods and home bases that fire back! Interactive phasers and your lightweight vest provide cool sound and stun effects throughout your game.
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Forbidden Caverns
Forbidden Caverns, located in Sevierville, is one of America’s most spectacular caverns.