Category Archives: Attractions

Favorite Locations in Gatlinburg

Okay, I realize that I’m not Oprah, so my opinion may not hold much weight if you are one of her millions of fans. I can’t give you ten iPods, a trip to Hawaii, a $600 plush bath robe, or your own private island, and I haven’t visited the country’s most extravagant and lavish restaurants and attractions. But in the spirit of the holiday season, I thought I would share a few of my favorite locations in the Great Smoky Mountains. Cirque de Chine –This incredible exhibit of acrobatic skill, grace and excitement is one of the best live shows

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Coupons for Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Attractions

Extreme couponing is the hot topic right now! With a limited budget and limited time, it seems as though you won’t be able to see everything you want. Luckily Gatlinburg has a plethora of coupons floating around! I am going to share with you where you can find some of the greatest deals on Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge attractions without having to pick up EVERY available brochure! Gatlinburg White Water Rafting: Pick up The Best of Gatlinburg, Tennessee Resort Map and look at the top right hand corner. Here you will find a great deal! Present the map at Smoky

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Coupons for Shows in the Smokies

Seemingly everywhere I go, couponing is a hot topic! The last time I was in Gatlinburg I wanted to see as much as I could, but I had a limited budget. As I was trying to decide what venues I most wanted to visit, I began to notice all the coupons floating around me!! So I put to work what couponing skills I had gleaned from my Couponing Jedi Master! I have listed here where you can find coupons for the notorious shows you see in both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Maybe now only one of us will have to

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Things to do in Sevierville

If you are visiting Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, or Gatlinburg, Tennessee, you might be interested in knowing about some of the fun attractions that are in Sevierville, Tennessee. Here are a few: Lumberjack Feud: The Lumberjack Feud is a very unique dinner and show experience. If you come to this show, you will see dogs doing tricks, impressive log sawing skills, comedy, and lumberjacking contests. The Lumberjack Feud is one of the few shows that has a breakfast show. Their breakfast show is called Pancake stacks and Lumberjacks. Reserve your seats online at www.lumberjackfeud.com or call 855-BIGFEUD or e-mail them at

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Drive the Roaring Fork Motor Trail

With the suffocating heat and humidity of summer, it is no wonder why many Gatlinburg visitors are choosing to do their sightseeing by automobile. While the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers hundreds of miles of hiking trails, many visitors, due to health and age, are not able to take advantage of all that the Park has to offer. One of the most popular automobile sight-seeing routes is the Roaring Fork Motor Trail. This six mile paved road offers visitors a chance to glimpse into the primitive cabins, barns and homesteads that once ruled the Gatlinburg area. The entrance to

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Pigeon Forge Honeymoon Ideas

If you and your partner are looking for somewhere both beautiful and romantic to have your honeymoon, you should look no further than Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, this location is picture perfect for a honeymoon getaway, and you will find that the atmosphere in the area will lend itself well to the memories you will have of your momentous occasion. If you are looking for activities to engage in during this getaway, then here are just a few things that the city of Pigeon Forge can offer you. If you find that you

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Summer Events at Dollywood

There are several special events and festivals hosted by Dollywood during the summer. Each event is fun and unique and gives you a little bit of time to step away from the chaos of the everyday to enjoy life, nature, special seasons, and family….those things that really matter. KidsFest: June 17 through August 7, 2011, Dollywood will be bringing hundreds of kids from all over the United States for the excitement of KidFest! This is the South’s largest children’s festival! While visiting, you and your kids can experience Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs in 4D! You and your kids

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Ripley Attractions in Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg has a lot of wonderfully fun activities and attractions that are family friendly and interesting to all ages. There are a plethora of outdoor activities, a vast array of wonderful restaurants, and oodles of great shows. But perhaps the most unique attractions in the Gatlinburg area belong to Mr. Ripley. If it so happens that you have visited one of Mr. Ripley’s museums while in say Myrtle Beach or St. Augustine, do not be deceived in thinking there is nothing new to see! Gatlinburg’s Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum is unique from the others, and Mr. Ripley chose

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Ober Gatlinburg Spring Activities

Ober Gatlinburg in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is obvious fun during those frigid winter months, but the snow has melted! That means there is nothing to do atop that mountain until the temps begin to fall again. Right?!  WRONG!! Ober Gatlinburg is so much more than skiing and tubing! There is still a ton of fun to be had all throughout the spring and summer months. Here is a sampling of the many things for you to enjoy until the snow returns: Alpine Slide: Enjoy a leisurely ride up the mountain on the chairlift. Then, bob and weave your way all the

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Ripley’s Aquarium Fun Facts

With about10,000 exotic sea creatures and over 300 individual species living in the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, there are officially more ocean creatures than human inhabitants in the entire city of Gatlinburg. There is so much to learn about the ocean at this world-class aquarium. Here are some fun facts you can take along to impress your friends while visiting each exhibit. 1. More people have been injured by falling coconuts than by sharks. You can remind your shaking knees about this fun fact while gliding through the tunnel in Shark Lagoon. 2. Sharks never run out

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