June 2006
Events
Take a
splash into the month of June with Dollywood’s Splash
Country in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Come join Splash
Country as it kicks off it’s season. There really is no
better way to cool off in the summer heat than to visit
Dollywood’s Splash Country. The official grand opening
is May 28th, 2006. If you need more information call
1-800-DOLLYWOOD.
For excellent bluegrass music there is a bluegrass
festival is Newport, Tennessee at TMC Campground. For
dates please call 423-625-0433.
Come to the Smokey Mountains for a Moonshine Rod Run.
This event is to celebrate the area’s Smokey Mountain
Heritage and it takes place at Newport City Park,
You must go see “Christyfest: My Heart is in the
Mountains” is the Great Smokey Mountains. Come and see
where Catherine Marshall’s beloved characters live.
Larry Meyers will tell some stories about the real
Chapel Hollow. This is also going to serve as a
“reunion” for the actors of “Christy”. This event
includes: a writer’s workshop, a trip to Del Rio
Mission, a tour of the Tuckaleechee Caverns, many
raffles, auctions, discussion forums and plenty more.
For more information please call 214-704-6525.
Shh! There’s some Spring Secrets in Gatlinburg,
Tennessee. Treat yourself to a guided limousine tour of
all the small treasures in Gatlinburg. This luxury tour
takes visitors to sometimes overlooked scenic motor
trails in Gatlinburg, and other locations within the
Smokey Mountains region. Need more details? Call
865-454-4059.
Do you love Pontiac cars? If you do then visit Pigeon
Forge, Tennessee for the Pontiac Car Club on the weekend
of June 3rd through June 5th. The event has tons of
Pontiac cars, new and old. This event is taking place at
the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center. To ask
questions please call 865-449-7700 or 1-800-429-7700.
Taking place in the Great Smokey Mountains is the
Southeast Regional Aircraft Modeling EXPO. You can bring
your own model aircraft or you can just stop by to see a
small air show with radio controlled airplanes. Adults
and kids will both enjoy this event. There is also paper
airplane demonstrations, model building, radio control
and even some fly-bys from full-sized aircraft. This
event will be taking place on June 11th and June 12th.
For those Camero, Chevelle and Nova fans there is going
to be a Camero, Chevelle and Nova Southern Nationals in
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on the weekend of June 17th and
June 18th. This event is going to take place at the
Music Road Hotel and Convention Center. Details can be
obtained by calling 423-623-2446 or 1-800-429-7700.
Bring the kids and come to Dollywood’s Kidfest in Pigeon
Forge, Tennessee. The kids will absolutely love this
entertainment. All the events will be taking place at
Dollywood. The festival begins on June 17th and runs
through the fall. Contact the Dollywood staff for any
additional information. Call them at 1-800-DOLLYWOOD.
Summer’s definitely beginning to bloom in Gatlinburg,
Tennessee for the Gatlinburg Flower Fest. Gatlinburg
will be full of beautiful and fragrant floral displays.
You will also be able to experience live Bluegrass music
on Friday and Saturday nights all throughout June. The
concerts are going to be on the Parkway, right beside
the convention center and are totally free. The festival
will be going on during the weekends throughout the
entire month.
Spending some time during the summer in the Great Smokey
Mountains will become a yearly tradition and all it
takes is just one visit. Be sure to visit Pigeon Forge
and Gatlinburg, Tennessee in June and catch all of the
fun and excitement of new activities almost every day.
Oh, a while you’re there don’t forget to rent a cabin to
relax in on those warm Smokey Mountain Nights.
Looking For a Nice Meal?
Old Smoky Hoedown
Are you and the family planning a fun filled family trip
to the Smokey Mountains? Then the Old Smokey Hoedown is
the perfect place to visit. They have three different
shows at the Old Smokey Hoedown. The Hope Chest Show
occurs from spring to summer. The Harvest Show occurs
from September 13 until October 30. And the Christmas in
the Hills from November till December. Shows start a
7:30 p.m sharp. Tickets are $20.00 for adults. $20.00
for seniors. Teens ages 13-19 are $12.00. Taxes are
included in all prices. Kids ages 6-12 are $5.00.
Received one kids ticket free when you pay for an adult
or senior ticket. Ages 5 and under are free. Elwood
Smooch’s Old Smokey Hoedown is the Travel Writer’s show
of the year. Come and see the comedy legend Elwood
Smooch and his musically talented family sing, dance,
they will even make you laugh till you cry. Elwood
Smooch was inducted into the International Clown Hall of
Fame. Elwood is best known for his baggy trousers,
railroad hat, his big shoes, and a smile that you will
never forget. Elwood created the Old Smokey Hoedown in
1996 and it quickly became a family hit.
Come
Be Amazed...
Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg TN
When visiting the Smokies seeing the Ripley’s Aquarium
is a must. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies contains
many interesting exhibits that any family would love. At
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies you can travel into the
Tropical Rain Forest, dive into the Coral Reef, enter
the Shark Lagoon if you dare, discover new things in the
Discovery Center, voyage into the Gallery of the Seas,
and even get up close and personal in Touch-A-Ray Bay.
At Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies groups of any size
are welcome. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies has two
restaurants, Veranda Restaurant and Feeding Frenzy,
located right at the aquarium. You can also have your
wedding reception or any banquet at Ripley’s Aquarium of
the Smokies. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is open
365 days a year on Sunday through Thursday from 9:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 9:00 a.m.
to 11:00 p.m. For more information you can call them at
1-888-240-1358.
Gatlinburg Cabin rentals
A Million Dollar View
If you have a small party of close to eleven and need
somewhere to take a vacation you should choose A Million
Dollar View. A Million Dollar View is a three bedroom,
two bathroom cabin that sleeps up to eleven people. A
Million Dollar View features a beautiful custom carved
door to welcome you and a beautiful custom carved log
bed to help you get a good night’s rest. This cabin is
located about 5 miles from downtown Gatlinburg. A
Million Dollar View has one king bed, one queen bed, two
sleepers sofas and one twin over full bunk bed. The hot
tub is outside on a covered deck with windows
overlooking the “million dollar view” of the Smokey
Mountains. A Million Dollar View also has a game room
with a pool table and an air hockey table so you can
enjoy a little friendly competition with your group. If
you book this cabin just once you will definitely be
back year after year. Call ‘Cabins For You’ today and
reserve A Million Dollar View.
Take
A Golf Trip
Bent Creek Gatlinburg Golf Course
Rated as one of the top fifty Golf Courses in the South,
the Bent Creek Golf Village is a par 72 course. This
spectacular golf course was opened in 1972. This course
was designed by a true golf legend himself, Gary Player.
Experience the breathtaking view of the Smoky Mountains,
while playing a round of golf. While at the golf course,
why not visit their full-service golf shop or maybe even
take lessons. While you are in the area, why not rent a
fabulous Gatlinburg cabin from “Cabins For You” and
continue your golf adventure throughout the week.
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