Category Archives: Attractions

Celebrate National Popcorn Poppin’ Month at Smoky Mountain Cabins with Theater Rooms!

Mounds of buttery delight in a huge bowl paired with surround sound and your favorite film on a huge screen tucked away in the picturesque Great Smoky Mountains…yeah, sounds awesome, right? Well, if you’re itching to celebrate National Popcorn Poppin’ Month this October, head to your cabin rental’s private home theater in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, TN! Theater-style seating combines with massive TV or projector screens, booming surround sound, and dim lighting to bring the movie experience straight to YOU. Plus, there are no agonizingly long lines for tickets, and you can stock the home with tons of cinema snacks

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5 Spine-tingling Reasons to Celebrate Halloween in the Great Smoky Mountains…

And by spine-tingling, we mean happily frightening…or is it horrifically terrifying? Either way, Halloween in the Great Smoky Mountains is memorable to say the least — with scary events, mounds of candy, haunted mansions, tours starring ghosts, and the beautiful color-changing landscape in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Get ready to attend hair-raising parties, stuff your face with sweets galore, scream at the top of your lungs, make phantasmal friends, and enjoy nature as it fades into fall when you book your October stay for Halloween 2019 in the Smokies! 1 — Spook-tacular Events! Top of the list are all

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Celebrate Dolly Parton’s NEW Christmas Movie — Featuring Dollywood!

Snowcapped peaks, twinkling lights, cocoa by the fireplace, gingerbread cookies…it’s never too early to plan your Christmas vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains. In fact, Dolly Parton (our local lovely) is taking her holiday plans up a notch by appearing in an all-new Christmas movie with Hallmark — featuring her very own Dollywood theme park! Centered around a blossoming love story between two unlikely characters that must work together to create a hit show for the 20th anniversary of the Smoky Mountain Christmas festival, Christmas at Dollywood will show just how magical Christmas truly is at Dollywood. Sound like a

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Finally Coming Back to the Smokies? Here’s What You Missed…

Missing the awe-inspiring beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, the pine smell throughout the log cabin, the sound of bluegrass beats lining the mountain air, the excitement of unique attractions in town, and the Southern flavors that make your mouth water? Yeah…Smoky Mountain withdrawals are real, and you’ve got ‘em bad. But there’s good news — you can always return! And if you haven’t been to the Smokies in a while, check out what’s NEW in the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg area. NEW Attractions Gatlinburg SkyBridge | As the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America, take a walk on

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August Is Family Fun Month!

Love hearing your little ones laugh, seeing your teens crack a smile, watching your parents play with the kids, or catching your grandparents steal a sweet kiss? Family is special — and spending time with them is so important, which is why a national 31-day holiday was established. Celebrated across the nation annually is Family Fun Month in August! This year create priceless memories with your loved ones in the Great Smoky Mountains. There’s tons to do, more to explore, and lots of fun to be had together! Splash in your cabin’s private pool, wander through a multi-level aquarium, play

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Jump, Putt & Play at 3 Favorite Attractions in Pigeon Forge!

There are SO MANY attractions and shows in the Smoky Mountains, it can be hard to decide what to do while you’re exploring Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN. From comedy shows to moonshine distilleries to laser tag, there truly is something for everyone. But lucky for YOU, we’ve experienced it all and can give you the inside scoop! We love the Smokies – it’s our home, after all – and we know it well. So if you need some guidance for your upcoming vacation to the Great Smoky Mountains, read on. Round out a whole day with 3 of our

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Happee Birthdae, Harry Potter! Love, the Smokies

Accio an awesome birthday bash for Harry Potter in the Great Smoky Mountains! Wait, when’s Harry’s birthday again? C’mon, you know this — it’s July 31! Celebrate the birth of this beloved character in an enchanting place filled with candy creations, displays of magic, oddities of all sorts, wandering spirits, and a spellbinding party for the wizard of the hour. Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN, are more than ready for Harry Potter fans of all ages…and houses, from Gryffindor to Slytherin and every Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw in between. How exactly should you honor Harry’s special day? Why…savoring chocolate frogs, solving

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International Day of Friendship: Top Group Attractions in the Smokies

Where do you turn for strength, support, and smiles for miles? Friendship is powerful to say the least. And with all the sorrow and sadness plaguing the world, it’s important to take time to focus on the good and the greater found in positive relationships. Celebrated across the globe on July 30 is the International Day of Friendship — a day meant to cherish your friends, from lifelong pals to newly formed relationships. At the heart of this holiday is the overwhelming desire of the United Nations (UN) to showcase the power of friendship and how it can change the

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NEW This Summer in the Smokies

Tired of the same ole vacations, routine trips, and typical beach getaways? Ready to step out and try something NEW? Perfect — the Great Smoky Mountains is busting at the seams with brand new attractions unleashed this summer 2019! Book your Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg cabin rental in Tennessee for a few days, a week, or 2 weeks and start exploring all the newbies along the Parkway. We’ve even helped narrow down the hunt with the most recent additions below! And don’t forget to stop by a few oldies but goldies, like Ripley’s Aquarium, Dollywood Splash Country, and Ober Gatlinburg.

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Sensory Activities & Attractions in the Smokies

Elevated stress levels, intensified emotions, and mental overload is not fun for anyone, especially those with special needs. It goes without saying that going on vacation with a loved one who requires extra care in public environments can be a challenge. In Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN, not only will you find peace and serenity at a secluded cabin rental, but there are also sensory activities and attractions that will aid your vacay experience, giving everyone in your party a chance to unwind and have fun together in the Great Smoky Mountains! Titanic Museum Attraction Instead of attempting to tour

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