Smoky Mountain Area Information

Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail.

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Dolly Parton's Stampede

The Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge is an entertaining extravaganza that combines music, fast paced rodeo-style entertainment and a delicious dinner. 

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Ripley's Haunted Adventure

Live actors, special effects, freights and screams for everyone!

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Earthquake (the ride)

Earthquake the Ride is a live action adventure ride that is loaded with special effects and is fun for all ages.

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Parrot Mountain & Gardens

Parrot Mountain and Gardens is dedicated to helping these species of beautiful birds, to prevent their becoming extinct like the Passenger Pigeon and Carolina Parakeet.

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The Old Mill

Since 1830, the still-functioning, water-powered old mill churns out delicious, old-fashioned candies, warm artisan breads (like the Chocolate Chip Cherry Sourdough and Honey Wheat) from the bakery and on site pottery designs.

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Best Secluded Cabins In Pigeon Forge And The Smoky Mountains

If you’re searching for the best secluded cabins in Pigeon Forge for your trip to the Smoky Mountains, Bear Camp Cabins is the ultimate solution.

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Enjoy Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud: A Wild Smoky Mountain Experience

Explore the exciting and interesting Lumberjack Feud! Here you can learn all about the show and even receive coupons to save money on your trip.

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Rainforest Adventures

Located in the heart of the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, near both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, this all indoor RainForest Zoo is open year round.

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Smokies Baseball (Minor League)

Yadier Molina, who played for the Smokies in 2003, drove the first pitch he saw from Mets’ reliever Aaron Heilman over the left field wall to send the Cardinals to their second World Series in the past three years.

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Walden Creek Stables

Our Horseback riding stables are a family attraction for Smoky Mountain guest and neighbors alike.