Category: Attractions

Located in Sevierville, TN, just a short drive from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Smoky Mountain Knife Works is the world’s largest knife showplace. With more than one and a half million knives, it’s the perfect place for the mountain man or adventurous boy to spend the day. The 100,000 square foot showroom features knives for every taste. Just a few of the knife styles you’ll see are: military tactical traditional collectible hunting fantasy Smoky Mountain Knife Works also has discount prices for the public in store and online at https://www.smkw.com. Along with knives, this Sevierville shop also has a complete […]

Gatlinburg has a lot to offer, and most people who have visited are probably very familiar with the local attractions. There is laser tag, the Ripley’s family of attractions, Dollywood, whitewater rafting, the Tanger Outlets and much more. But there are also a few attractions that have managed to stay a little off the beaten path. Check out a few of the hidden gems of Gatlinburg. The Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum – With over 20,000 sets of salt and pepper shakers, this is truly a one-of-a-kind museum. This is the world’s only salt and pepper shaker museum (aside from […]

On your vacation with Pigeon Forge Cabins For You make sure you stop by the Pigeon Forge Gem Mine. Buy a bucket and then sift through it in the flume area. Have your finds cut and made into jewelry. While you’re there take a look at the free gem and rock museum. Shop for jewelry and watch other people sift through their buckets. This is suitable for all ages and is a lot of fun. They have a lot of different bucket sizes and types to choose from. Buy a small bucket for children or a couple just looking for […]

Gatlinburg cabins and Pigeon Forge rentals in Tennessee near the Smoky Mountains. Our secluded cabins in Gatlinburg Tennessee feature luxurious Jacuzzi tubs for quiet moments, great views for dreaming the impossible, and the right atmosphere for creating the best vacation imaginable. For more cabin tips view choosing the right cabin, why rent a cabin and 12 Month Advice about Gatlinburg TN.

There are tons of wonderful opportunities for horseback riding here in the Great Smoky Mountains, but maybe you aren’t a fan of riding something you cant turn off or maybe your kids are afraid of horses. Whatever the case may be, Shoot’em Up Cinema offers a great solution. A virtual horse riding experience! Lets conquer the Wild Wild West…digital style. That’s what you get a chance to do at Shoot’em Up Cinemas. Mount your electronic horse,  holster your six shooter, and put on your 3-D glasses, this is an experience you will not forget. During this virtual movie you get […]

You do not like to do things on vacation that you can do at home? Well like I said, let’s go to the movies! No, not to a regular flat screened cinema. Let’s go to Motion Ride Movie Theater! I’m guessing you do not have one of these in your home town. When you walk out of this movie, you will have survived cliff dives, crazy g-forces, all kinds of twists and turns, and all from your seat. Once you step into the futuristic capsule of cinematic excitement, you begin an adventure. Unlike most simulator experiences with only one or […]

The Gatlinburg trolley system is the 5th largest mass transit system in Tennessee. Its 20 trolleys service about 50 miles in and around the city of Gatlinburg and provide a scenic and cost effective way to get around in the area. There are more than 100 trolley boarding locations around the city, all marked by Street Trolley signs. The trolleys are also color coded according to route, so it is easy to stay on the right track. Whether you want to shop, spend the day at Dollywood, sight see in the mountains or just walk around downtown, the trolley system […]

There are tons of things to do while visiting the Great Smoky Mountains. In fact, so much that it would be impossible to do it all in one visit. That’s why I am utterly amazed that they thought of more great things to add! Here are the newer attractions for you to check out this summer. Motown Comes to Town: The former “Eastern Shanghai Theater” on the Parkway has undergone a transformation.  June 21, 2012, is the opening day for Pigeon Forge’s new show with a Motown feel. This show will feature an eight-to-ten piece band with horns! You ain’t […]

With the temperature rising and humidity creeping up, more creative ways might be needed to beat the heat this summer. Regardless of the heat, it is still beautiful in Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains, but it is heating up. Fortunately, there are some really great ways to beat the heat this summer in and around Gatlinburg, TN. One of the most popular things to do when the warm weather arrives in the Smokies is whitewater rafting. Along the Big and Little Pigeon Rivers, as well as neighboring rivers such as the Nantahala and Ocoee, a rush of excitement and […]