A Great Oddity: Ripley’s Odditorium
Want something a little odd and out of the ordinary? Then head on over to Ripley’s Odditorium in Gatlinburg. It’s the only place in Gatlinburg where you’ll find shrunken heads, a 12ft tall Transformer sculpture made of scrap car parts, an authentic vampire killing kit, one-of-a-kind artwork, tons of hands-on interactives, and a wicked spinning vortex tunnel! Want […]
What a Ride: Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
Our favorite fast paced adventure is The Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster. It is the longest downhill ride in the United States, with over 1 mile of track, so if you are looking for an unforgettable experience in your vacation here in the Great Smoky mountains, this is a must do! The vehicles are designed to carry two […]
Smoky Mountain Wine Fest
The Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest will be held at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts on Saturday April 9th from 1pm – 6pm. Wineries for the event will come from all over Tennessee! Visitors age 21 and older can purchase a ticket ($20 in advance and $25 at the gate) and receive a wristband for sampling […]
Hitting the Slopes
The slopes are back open at our favorite ski slope, Ober Gatlinburg after some unseasonable warm weather this winter. “People actually base their vacations around coming to Ober Gatlinburg to see snow, to tube, to ski for the first time, so it’s devastating to some families that can’t actually play in the snow,” said Kate Barido, Ober […]
New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
Celebrate the New Year in Gatlinburg! Welcome to the New Year in Gatlinburg, Tennessee! Around this season, the snow is falling and the leaves are gone, but the holiday spirit is alive in the Smokies and is exciting everyone around. Join in the celebrations and bring your loved ones with you to enjoy the festivities. […]
Winter Magic & Chili Cookoff
Gatlinburg will kickoff the 26th year of Smoky Mountain Winterfest with the annual Gatlinburg Chili Cook-off and Winter Magic Kickoff on Wednesday, November 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg. City dignitaries will signify the start by lighting more than 3 million lights throughout the city. This year, Chili […]
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts
Professional artist or teacher seeking enrichment? Dabbler of the arts just looking for a relaxing vacation? Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts might be for you! If you look for a vacation experience where you make new friends and life time memories all while learning new approaches to different art and craft techniques then you […]
Smoky Mountain Attractions: Ripley’s Aquarium Penguin Painting
Looking to check out the aquarium? Also have a love of art? Ripley’s Aquarium offers a penguin painting experience where you can watch as the penguins create one of a kind works of art. The cost is $75 but you will get to be up close as a penguin creates your 8×10 canvas piece to […]
Trick or Treat Kickoff Karnival
Fall break the same time as Halloween? Looking for a cabin get-away but still want the kids to enjoy a night of candy, games, and family fun? The annual Trick or Treat Kickoff Karnival will be held Saturday, October 31 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Contests, costumed characters, games, […]
Oktoberfest at Ober
Ober Gatlinburg will be hosting Oktoberfest for 38 days of German festivities from September 25 through Nov. 2, 2015 as the resort commemorates the 205th anniversary of the popular festival held in Munich, Germany. The Bavarian Fun Makers Band will be decked in traditional attire and will perform traditional Bavarian folk dances, schuhplattling, oompah music, sing-a-longs, yodels and more […]
