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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Cabins

Summer Ends, NEW Cabins Come In!

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If you’re bummed that summer’s finally over, no worries. We have something to cheer you up. How about some gorgeous new Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg cabins that boast games, private indoor pools, amazing mountain views, lodge-like interiors, and so much more?! A Bear’s Creek Plunge 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | sleeps 10 In the Bear Creek Crossing resort, this 3-bedroom Pigeon Forge cabin features a fun rec room with pool table and flatscreen TV, cozy living room with stacked stone fireplace and big screen, dining space for in-cabin meals, a soothing outdoor hot tub, and even a private indoor

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Advice

Top Picnic Spots in the Great Smoky Mountains

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When summer turns lush and fall paints the leaves in the Great Smoky Mountains, one of the best ways to enjoy the picturesque landscape is to go on a lovely picnic with your loved ones. Plop on a blanket under a tree, dine at a table by a flowing river, or throw a picnic party at a pavilion! Picnic areas are aplenty in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and in nearby Gatlinburg, TN. Simply choose which spot best suits you and enjoy an affordable and fun experience in nature. Need a few suggestions? We’ve listed our fav picnic spots

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Attractions

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

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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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Advice

For YOUR Gatlinburg Cabin: Easy Grilling Ideas this Summer

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It’s summertime in the Smokies! That means you’re almost obligated to grill out at your Gatlinburg cabin! And with everything from charcoal to electric to gas options, it’ll be easy to toss on burgers, steaks, kebabs, and more. And when you’re on vacation, we know you want something easy, so we’ve found some tasty and easy grilling ideas for you to try at your Cabins for YOU cabin! Sticky Grilled Chicken 4 servings | 10 minutes prep | 2 hours + 35 minutes total time These super simple drumsticks are sweet and tangy – perfect for tossing on the

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Events

Gatlinburg’s 21st Annual Taste of Autumn 2019

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As the first hints of yellow and red begin to creep through the Smoky Mountain forestry and the cool morning air lingers just a little longer, it’s time to make your way to the Smokies for our favorite time of year: fall! Beyond the famous fall foliage, autumn ignites a 12-week season of festivals, harvest time décor, events in the Smoky Mountains. Kicking off the season with the area’s longest running benefit event is the 21st Annual Taste of Autumn 2019 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Frequent visitors can revisit all their favorite Smoky Mountain cuisines and discover newcomers to

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Attractions

August Is Family Fun Month!

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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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Attractions

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

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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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Attractions

Happee Birthdae, Harry Potter! Love, the Smokies

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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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Attractions

International Day of Friendship: Top Group Attractions in the Smokies

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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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