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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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!

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Smokies Baseball (Minor League)

Yadier Molina, who played for the Smokies in 2003, drove the first pitch he saw from Mets’ reliever Aaron Heilman over the left field wall to send the Cardinals to their second World Series in the past three years.

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Ripley's Old MacDonald Mini Golf

Play the world’s most interactive miniature golf courses.

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Smokies Baseball (Minor League)

Yadier Molina, who played for the Smokies in 2003, drove the first pitch he saw from Mets’ reliever Aaron Heilman over the left field wall to send the Cardinals to their second World Series in the past three years.

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Walden Creek Stables

Our Horseback riding stables are a family attraction for Smoky Mountain guest and neighbors alike.

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8 Best Things to Do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for Adults

Many people don’t realize there are many things to do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for adults that don’t have to involve kids. Discover more today.

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Top 6 Pet Friendly Cabins in Pigeon Forge

Do you have a hard time leaving your pets home when you go on vacation? If so, you’ll want to find the top pet friendly cabins in Pigeon Forge right here!

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Explore the Smoky Mountains: Bear Camp's Top 8 Attractions Await

The Great Smoky Mountains are full of amazing attractions and this guide outlines only eight of the best ones. Discover more and book a trip today!