Traveling to a new and exciting place can leave your mind spinning with plans…and perhaps a little fear of an unknown area. While attractions are aplenty in the Great Smoky Mountains, an easy way to play, shop, and dine all day is visiting one-stop attractions. This way you get to try local food favs, pick up nice souvenirs, and keep everyone entertained without eating phone battery with GPS, missing the right turn (several times), and hopping in and out of the car all day. Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg have a unique selection of all-in-one fun attractions — outfitted with activities

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Christmas is rapidly approaching! Don’t get caught in Late November and December scrambling to put together a family gathering, planning family outings with the kids, or rounding up your friends to exchange gifts. Make Christmas extra special this year with a fun and relaxing cabin in Pigeon Forge, where you will be hard-pressed to avoid the holiday spirit while surrounded by millions of lights, gorgeous snow-capped mountains, and great ways to celebrate the most wonderful time of year with Smoky Mountain flair! It’s the 25 days of Christmas in the Smokies, with all your yule tide classics and exciting, new

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Remember the good ole days when you could pull up to an outdoor movie screen on starry evenings and enjoy a film with friends and family in the comfort of your own car? Or…recall that scene from Grease when Danny sings his sorrows for Sandy as fast food parades in the background? If any of this is ringing a memory-filled bell, you’re in for a real treat! Planning to make a comeback in 2019 (possibly early 2020) to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, this classic pastime is returning with a modern twist… Instead of waiting for the perfect evening to watch a

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Itching to leave your Smoky Mountain cabin for a little while? Explore the many entertaining Gatlinburg attractions and paint the town red while you’re at it! Whether you’re looking for a bit of excitement or a hefty serving of relaxation, downtown Gatlinburg has something for everyone. Sure, you could visit typical area attractions like the aquarium, miniature golf, or ziplining (and we’d fully support you). But…wouldn’t it be great to experience something extra special on your getaway and return home with spellbinding stories? Family and friends will line up to hear about your trip to the Smokies when you toss

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BOO! Yeah, we’re pretty terrifying in the Great Smoky Mountains…terrifyingly excited about Halloween! The Happiest Halloween is waiting for YOU in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee! Let the frightful festivities begin with holiday recipes, crafting at the cabin, thrilling events, and scream-filled haunted mansions. Frighteningly Tasty Treats When it comes to trick-or-treat, most will pick a treat any day. And while accepting candy corn, pumpkin-shaped Reese’s, gummy monsters, glow-in-the-dark chocolates (yep, that’s a thing), and other store-bought candies is perfectly human, homemade treats are something to treasure. So, toss on an apron and head to the kitchen for fun Halloween

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Wonderful news! After 10 patient years, exciting NEW additions are coming to Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s famed amusement park filled with Southern flair in Pigeon Forge, TN. As the largest capital investment for the park at $37 million, this “new land,” dubbed Wildwood Grove, will harbor a 55-foot magical tree, 6 imaginative rides, live music, play and dining options, plus a few creative characters. Set to open in 2019 next to the park’s Timber Canyon, guests can expect new thrills, brilliant performances, captivating experiences, and treasured memories to last a lifetime. Whether visiting with family, friends, coworkers, teammates, or the person

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Feel the cool crunch beneath your feet as you meander through fallen snowflakes in spring, summer, fall, or winter — indoors at Pigeon Forge Snow! As the 1st indoor snow park in the United States, Pigeon Forge Snow offers a winter wonderland year-round, no matter the season, temperature, or weather in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Create imaginative snow characters, teach your little ones how to make snow angels, build countless snowmen with friends, dream up innovative snow forts, and best of all, race down the snowy slopes in the snow tubing zone! With icy fun for all ages plus a snack

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Before we discuss what is new, what is Anakeesta, in the first place? Built in 2017, Anakeesta rests high above the Parkway of downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee, nestled 600’ among the mountaintops. The entrance to Anakeesta starts with an incredibly scenic ride on the Chondola, a one-of-a-kind sky lift car accessible right in downtown at 576 Parkway, a perfect addition to your day of awesome excursions and relaxing in your Gatlinburg cabin! Hop out of the Chondola and step foot into a dreamy mountain village with pristine gardens, cozy sitting areas with rocking chairs and fire pits, and tons of great

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Originally opening in 2011, the Lumberjack Feud began as a unique dinner show that featured professional lumberjack athletes who competed for victory in logging events, such as ax swinging, chainsaw carving, logrolling, and tree climbing. Quickly becoming a Pigeon Forge favorite with its unique showmanship and hearty meal, the show was eventually bought by Dolly Parton, who added a touch of Southern flair with special effects and nimble acrobatics in 2015. By 2017, Dolly decided to create a new competitive show with a touch of romance called Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Adventures – now the new Celebration! Dinner Show, leaving

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Remember entering the bumper-car battle arena at the fair as a kid or spraying your little ones with the innovative water gun additions in summer? Just when you thought bumper cars couldn’t get any better…Ober Gatlinburg decided to take things up a notch with their brand-new attraction — Ice Bumper Cars! You’ve bumped around on slick floors and collided in cool pools, and now you have the chance to knock around a few friends on ice! Rink, Rules & Price Known for their year-round ice skating and ski slopes in winter, Ober Gatlinburg now offers ice bumper cars on their

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