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For the Halloween enthusiasts who crave the creepy and swoon for the scary, Gatlinburg’s Horror Weekend 2011 is the place to be on October 1st and 2nd. This weekend at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, fans of all things freaky can meet dozens of celebrities from their favorite horror films, check out vendors, participate in costume contests, and go to several themed parties. Stars from some of the best horror films will be on hand to sign autographs, take photos, and answer questions. Here are just a few of the celebrities who will be in attendance: Bill Moseley – The Devil’s […]
Gatlinburg is a city with a deep and rich cultural history. German food and music are a big part of that. Because of this, Ober Gatlinburg celebrates each year with Bavarian style festivals during the entire month of October. Oktoberfest features traditional Bavarian food, music and beer, and is always a load of fun for visitors and locals alike. This year, Oktoberfest will be the 201st anniversary of the original festival held in Munich, Germany. Although the very first Oktoberfest was not actually a festival, but the wedding celebration of Crown Prince Ludwig I and Princess Therese of Bavaria, it […]
The Smoky Mountains are a beautiful and exciting place to visit any time of the year, but the beginning of fall is especially chock-full of great things to do. The air is cooling, the leaves are changing, and the water is chilly but invigorating. Bears, deer and other wildlife are active, making for fascinating sight-seeing. There is always plenty of food, music, arts and crafts, and at the end of September, the Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament will be making its 12th annual splash into Gatlinburg. This is a wonderful opportunity for father and son or for the whole family to […]
As I walked into my favorite hometown restaurant last Sunday, I quickly came to the realization that fall is upon us. In fact, I have found that in many restaurants and stores, the beginning of fall decorations- -changing leaves, scarecrows, cornucopias and the like- -have actually been completely skipped over in favor of cute kids’ costumes and black and orange Halloween decorations. I have even spotted the errant Christmas tree, tucked in a not-so-inconspicuous corner of the store! I am a consumer, and I am not fooled by this flit skip of the pure enjoyment of fall, in the absence […]
Every year on September 11th, thousands of ceremonies and memorials are held all across the country for those who lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks and related attempts. This year, on the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks, the City of Gatlinburg will be holding a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza. Beginning at 8:30AM on Sunday, this ceremony will be led by Ripley’s Entertainment Executive Terrylynn Battson. Battson’s son, Paul, was working at a building adjacent to the World Trade Centers the day of September 11, 2001. You will listen to […]
This is our second posting of our September cabin blowout sale. Our first blog post of September Cabin Deals went so fast that we did a little searching and found another list of cabins available for 50% off this month. So if you weren’t able to grab a cabin deal the first go-round, check out the list below. These cabins offer a range of amenities including fully equipped kitchens, spectacular views, hot tubs and more. As always, specials cannot be added to any previously made reservations. To book your cabin or inquire about prices, please call 1-800-684-7865! Bird Haven – […]
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 […]
It’s time again for another blowout sale. We try our hardest to accommodate our fans with affordable deals when we can, and we know that some people can’t take advantage of our short notice Flash Sales. So here is the list of 50% off deals available only throughout the month of September. The cabins range from 1 to 7 bedrooms and offer various amenities, such as pet-friendly, game rooms, breathtaking views and more! Specials cannot be added to any previously made reservations. To book your cabin or inquire about prices, please call 1-800-684-7865! A Million Dollar View – 1/2 off […]
I loved it when the man of my dreams took me to nice restaurants on dates. Everything about it seemed romantic! Fast-forward several years, that man is now my husband, and he still treats me to date night from time-to-time, when we find a baby-sitter and aren’t too tire to go out, but there was often something lacking…and we couldn’t figure out exactly what. We would go eat, and the comment after was always, “Now what?” We finally figured out what was missing at Calhoun’s Village, and had a good belly laugh over the simplicity of it. We went to […]
The Smoky Mountains on almost any given night are going to give visitors to the area a beautiful sky gazing opportunity. The picturesque nature of the area allows for such sights to be taken in and enjoyed. On a few special nights of the year the sky becomes excessively clear and is perfect for star gazing activities. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park and the Smoky Mountains Astronomical Society (SMAS) hosts events called Star Parties, which are open to any and all who are interested in taking part in absorbing the beautiful mountain night sky. The SMAS hosts start parties […]