With the heat of summer upon us, it’s hard to imagine that fall is right around the corner. Autumn is one of the most popular times to visit Gatlinburg, with the changing of the leaves coloring the beautiful Smoky Mountains.  The cooler air welcomes guests and families as they explore the Gatlinburg Parkway and venture into the fall foliage at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you’re ringing in the season of fall in Gatlinburg, you won’t want to miss the Taste of Autumn event on September 15th! Held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, this event draws more than

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Have you ever wondered what the Gatlinburg area was like before the shops, stores and restaurants came to be? In the early years, the area was filled with eager settlers yearning to build their homes and businesses from the ground up. Prominent people and their families such as E.E. Maples, Wiley Oakley, Radford Gatlin and settled throughout the town, documenting their day-to-day life on home video. At the Vintage Views Film Premiere on August 27th, you can catch a glimpse of these early settlers through their donated home movie clips. The film has been collected by Gatlinburg City Videographer Kevin

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Picture this scenario…you and your family are on your Smoky Mountain vacation, the summer is nearing an end, and the kids are excited and ready to get back to school. You are already familiar with the areas of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and know that they offer some of the best shopping around.  Now imagine this…a tax-free, back to school shopping extravaganza! An ever popular weekend at the area’s malls and outlets, Tennessee’s Sales Tax Holiday will be August 5th – 7th, 2011. You and your family can enjoy a tax-free holiday on your vacation, saving valuable money on clothing,

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Are you ready to speed up the fun on your summer Gatlinburg vacation? This year’s Gatlinburg event calendar is filled with exciting raft races, river runs and other fun activities for you and your family to participate in – or perhaps just spectate! Gatlinburg attractions are also speeding up the excitement with go-kart tracks, fun rides and more. So if you and your family have a need for speed during your Gatlinburg cabin vacation, check out these family-friendly and fun events! River Raft Regatta - Celebrating the 4th of July in Gatlinburg is truly a blast, from the “Stand Here”

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Spring is finally upon us. The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and the Smoky Mountains are as beautiful as ever. While most of our spring breakers have already come and gone, there’s still plenty to do in Gatlinburg during the month of May. It’s a great time to come to Gatlinburg because it’s just before the big summer crowds and the hot summer heat arrive. Plus, there are lots of fun activities to keep you entertained. We’ve put together a brief list of some of the top events in Gatlinburg during the month of May. Of course, there’s

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Commonly confused with Mexican Independence Day, Cinco De Mayo has been celebrated in the United States since the early 1940’s. The holiday marks the day that Mexico was able to overtake the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 and is now celebrated in honor of Mexican heritage and pride. Each year, thousands of Mexicans and Americans flock to local festivals, gatherings and parties, decorating themselves in the colors of the Mexican flag and celebrating with friends and loved ones. For years, Gatlinburg, Tennessee has been one of a handful of bustling cities with no organized Cinco

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If you’re spending Easter weekend in Gatlinburg then you’re probably looking for a worship service to attend on Sunday morning. While Gatlinburg has countless churches, synagogues and other places of worship, for a once in a lifetime experience, there is only one place to be! Attend the 12th Annual Ober Gatlinburg Easter Sunrise Service for a truly breathtaking and beautiful experience. Held at the top of Mount Harrison, this 30-40 minute long worship service welcomes community members and visitors alike. Beginning at 6:00AM, the service will be led by local pastors from the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association. As you and your

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Gatlinburg’s SpringFest is an annual three month celebration that begins in early March. As the snow melts and flowers and wildlife begin to reemerge, Gatlinburg becomes one of the most beautiful places in the country. The celebration of Spring can be seen all throughout Gatlinburg this time of year – from the overflow of blooming flowers to live entertainment on the streets of downtown. With countless events, festivals, and performances you can count on Gatlinburg to tell you when Spring has sprung! Gatlinburg’s SpringFest kicks off with the Gatlinburg Easter Arts & Crafts Show. Taking place at the Gatlinburg Convention

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We’re giving away an iPad and a $50 Gas Card!!! Cabins For You is on a roll! We have given away a couple of iPads and a $500 gift card already this year. Plus we’ve run tons of Flash Sales that Facebook fans have snagged. If you don’t know what a Cabins For You Flash Sale is hurry up and go to our Facebook fan page and fan us. We randomly post great cabin steals (like a $25 a night weekend stay). HERE’S OUR NEWEST GIVEAWAY: We’ve decided to give away an iPad and a $50 Gas Card if we

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April is a wonderful time in The Great Smoky Mountains. There are all sorts of activities to get you out and about in the wonderful spring air. A few of the events you can take part in while visiting the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area are listed below: Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon: April 2, 2011, Gatlinburg will be hosting their third annual triathlon. This event begins at the Gatlinburg Community Center. Be sure to have your running shoes and swim trunks on bright and early because the triathlon begins at 8:15 AM. This triathlon is open to anyone fifteen or older

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