Fall Colors in Gatlinburg – 2012

The autumn colors in Gatlinburg are still bursting! While the colors have become a bit more muted, deep reds, subdued oranges and golden yellows still paint the landscape. While the colors in some of the higher elevations are starting to fade, many trees in the lower elevations are still going strong. Trees in the higher elevations pass their prime before those in lower areas, and some have even shed their leaves in preparation for winter. Particularly above 3,000 feet, many trees are balding. There should even still be color continuing on through the first days of November, so if you

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Events

Celebrate the end of October

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The end of October is a beautiful and exciting time to be in the Great Smoky Mountains. Many of the trees in the lower elevations are at their peak, boasting hues of gold, auburn and orange. Great Southern food is showcased alongside local art, crafts and seasonal décor, and there are plenty of events for the entire family. Halloween is just days away and Gatlinburg is in the spooking spirit! Check out what's going on in the last week of October: Ripley's Fright Nights (October 5th – October 31st ) – The 14th Annual Ripley's Fright Nights in Gatlinburg is

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Attractions

The Pigeon Forge Gem Mine

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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

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5 Health Tips for the Health Conscious Traveler

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A lot of people go on vacation to break out of their everyday routine, and that’s perfectly acceptable. However, there are certain habits you might want to maintain while on your getaway. Here are 5 recommendations for the health conscious to consider. 1. Pack Health Necessities – Prescriptions, vitamins, hand sanitizers, and exercise gear are musts for keeping you feeling your best on vacation. Travel with everything you would need for your day-to-day activities, and possibly pack a few extras if you know you’ll need them on your vacation. A swimsuit is great if you have access to a pool,

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Activities for Kids in Pigeon Forge

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Planning a vacation that is fun for the whole family can be difficult to do in some vacation destinations. While you may be content to browse the shops, stores, and eateries in the area, your kids crave more excitement and adventure. So the question is: where is the place to take your children where everyone can have fun? Pigeon Forge, Tennessee offers hundreds of exciting attractions and activities that are sure to delight everyone in your family. From mini-golf to museums, Pigeon Forge attractions are kid-friendly, educational and a blast for you, too! Here are our top picks for the

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Gatlinburg Info

Going “Green” in the Smoky Mountains

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It seems that almost everyone these days has some sort of claim to the green revolution that our country is seeing. In the past several years, individuals and businesses have begun to put an emphasis on the idiom, “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Whether it is in an effort to make our planet better for the next generation, to grow business, or to make a political statement, making our world a cleaner, more sustainable place is certainly a good thing. But for the residents (and visiting lovers) of Pigeon Forge, TN, preserving nature is not a new idea or a passing fad.

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Perfect Fall Outside Activities in the Great Smoky Mountains

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Fall is in the air, and cool weather is right around the corner! I am slowly reminded of this fact every time my dog waits by the door for her bathroom breaks (which seem to increase in frequency as the temperature drops). Although my claim to fame isn't exactly being the outdoorsy type, my husband loves being outside – camping, hiking and everything else – so I am slowly expanding my extracurriculars. So, for both my husband and I, the lover and the learner, the Great Smoky Mountains are the perfect place to spend some quality time in nature. If

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Events

OktOBERfest at Ober

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It's that time again; Time for sizzling hot bratwurst, decadent strudel and ice cold beer. That's right...it's Oktoberfest. Featuring the best Bavarian style food, drink and entertainment (shy of flying straight to Germany), Oktoberfest at Ober Gatlinburg is an upbeat and festive celebration of food, fun and life. September 28th through November 4th, Ober Gatlinburg will commemorate the 202nd anniversary of the original Oktoberfest held in Munich with its own 3rd annual event. The very first Oktoberfest (October 17, 1810) was actually the wedding celebration of Crown Prince Ludwig I and Princess Therese of Bavaria on a meadow named Theresienwiese.

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Restaurants

Dine with a View in Sevierville

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Sevierville, Tennessee, is a beautiful area. Nestled near the Great Smoky Mountains, it offers vintage beauty. Here you will find a slower pace of life, a lifestyle that affords one the opportunity to enjoy the awe that the nature around them inspires. Come dine with us in Sevierville, Tennessee, and enjoy the views the area has to offer. Here are a few aesthetically pleasing dinning spots to get you started. The Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant: While sitting at your table and enjoying the southern cooking and hospitality, you will also see a great deal of history outside your window. Apple

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You’re Getting Married – Check Out These Venues

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With one of the most stunning backdrops in the world, it is no wonder that so many people choose the Great Smoky Mountains as the location for their big day. The changing of the leaves in fall paints the mountainsides with amazing hues of red, orange and yellow. Spring brings fields of wildflowers and melting streams, and summer ushers in fresh green carpets of grass and rushing waterfalls. Winter transforms the Smokies into a wonderland of glittering icicles, graceful flakes and blankets of snow. No matter the time of year, the Smokies provide an incredible setting in which to say

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