Gatlinburg’s Wine, Dine, and Art Crawl

The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community is an important part of Gatlinburg’s culture and history. The artists in the community showcase their work year-round, but they also host a number of events throughout the year in order to bring in even more visitors. This spring, the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community will host the Wine, Dine, and Art Crawl in Gatlinburg. On April 10, 2015, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., you can tour the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community on a private, guided tour of participating galleries. Try hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants and wines from

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Outdoor Fun in the Smoky Mountains

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Once you visit the Smokies, you won’t need to hunt for a reason to return! But for those who’ve never had a chance to visit, we hope you’ll consider the Smoky Mountains for your next family vacation. With plenty of fun activities and beautiful scenery, the Smokies provide a getaway for families like no other—especially in the spring! Because springtime means a nearly limitless amount of outdoor events and entertainment, it is sure to become your family’s favorite time of year when you spend it in the Smokies! But if you still need some convincing, consider these three great reasons

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A Spring Smoky Mountain Wedding

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Congratulations! If you’re reading this page, it’s probably because you’re planning a wedding, and we hope you’ll consider spending your big day at the premier wedding destination of the South: the Great Smoky Mountains! With green rolling hills, groves of wildflowers, and crystal-clear rushing streams, the Smokies provide the perfect backdrop for the most important day of your life. It’s no surprise then that Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, nestled in the heart of the Smokies, have become favorite destinations for thousands of brides and grooms to tie the knot and enjoy luxurious and pleasurable honeymoons each year. Besides the million-dollar

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A Smoky Mountain Day of Fun For Kids

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The scenic and bustling mountain towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are a child’s playground. They’re home to tons of kid-friendly attractions, arcades, toy stores, and candy shops. It’s a great place to really let kids explore and have some fun. As you plan your trip to the Smoky Mountains, consider what the kids might want to do. Ask what two or three attractions they definitely don’t want to miss. And if you need more inspiration, read on to see some of our ideas for a day for the kids in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. I consider myself a kid

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Wine Tasting at the Smoky Mountain Winery

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The oldest winery in East Tennessee, Smoky Mountain Winery is located just minutes from the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. For years, the winery has been offering samples of its award-winning wines for guests to enjoy. It also boasts a gift shop that offers a wide variety of gifts, accessories, and home goods. When you arrive, you'll be greeted by walls of the winery's best wines, along with the many regional, national, and international awards the Smoky Mountain Winery boasts. Among the many competitions won, the Smoky Mountain Winery holds awards for Best Commercial Wine and awards from the Easter Wine

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5 Reasons To Stay In Your Cabin

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Our Gatlinburg cabins offer tons of amenities, so if you’re wanting a fun and relaxing vacation where you don’t leave the cabin much, you’ll find plenty to keep you entertained. From big screen TVs and game tables to hot tubs and indoor pools, the amenities offered will make you want to keep cozy inside the cabin. While there are many reasons to stay in your cabin in Gatlinburg, here are our top five: 1. You can stay warm by the fire. One of my favorite parts of staying in a Gatlinburg cabin is curling up by an inviting fireplace. On

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Spend Your Spring in The Smokies

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Even for those of us who enjoy breaking out our favorite scarves and mittens, it usually doesn’t take long for the cold sweater weather to get really old! By mid-January, we’re counting down to the first day of spring, ready for longer days, green trees, and warm sunshine on our faces. This year, as you plan your springtime getaway, forget fighting the traffic to Florida. Instead, plan for a one-of-a-kind spring break in the Smokies! With dozens of springtime activities you’ll find only in the Great Smoky Mountains, you are sure to have a memorable vacation. For some inspiration as

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Smoky Mountains during March 2015

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March means the arrival of spring and the melting of the winter's snow. The Great Smoky Mountains begin to warm, wildlife begins to stir, and plants and wildflowers begin to bloom. It's a beautiful time to visit Gatlinburg and the surrounding areas, and the community events just add to the draw of a springtime Smoky Mountain visit. From March 18 until June 7, the It's A Spring Thing! Is the area's celebration of all things spring. Tons of events during that time cater to people of all ages. It's basically the area's springtime Winterfest! From March 31 until April 4,

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Trout Tournament in the Smokies

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Register now to be a part of the largest trout tournament in the Smokies! The 16th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is a two-day fishing event in April that encourages family-friendly competition amidst the splendor of the Smokies. Prior to the event, more than 20 miles of streams will be stocked with over 5,000 trout. Open to adults, children, residents, and tourists alike, the fishing tournament offers more than $10,000 in cash and prizes for tournament winners! As you make plans to visit the Smokies for the tournament, be sure to make your reservations for one of our beautiful cabins

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Picnicking in The Smokies

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What better way to get the family together and enjoy the great outdoors than with an old-fashioned family picnic? And what better destination to enjoy the great outdoors than the Smokies? As the most visited national park in the United States, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers several beautiful options for your picnic fun. Here are a few of our favorites: Cades Cove One of the first settled areas in the Smokies, Cades Cove offers a day of fun for the whole family. After soaking in the scenery on the 11-mile loop road, choose from 81 different picnic spots

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