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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Ripley's Believe it or Not

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is full of surprises!

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Pigeon Forge Gem Mine

Discovery waits for you at the Pigeon Forge Gem Mine. Live a proprietor’s dream as you unearth real gems.

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WonderWorks

The Smokies only upside down attraction. An amusement park for the mind, featuring over 100 interactive exhibits for the entire family to experience.

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Speedzone Fun Park

This area has grown into a mega-fun zone and one thing is for sure; family fun in Pigeon Forge is easy to find! If you’re driving in from Gatlinburg, keep your eyes open for Speedzone on the right side of the Parkway.

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Funstop Family Action Park

Just wait till you see the look on your family’s face when they see the GREAT Selection of rides to choose from, at YOUR FUNSTOP FAMILY ACTION PARK, the CLOSEST Action Park to Gatlinburg and the ‘South End’ of Action Packed Pigeon Forge!

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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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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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Gatlinburg vs Pigeon Forge? How to Choose Your Perfect Vacation

If you’re ready to experience one of the most exhilarating shows in the Smoky Mountains, then you need to see Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud. This show is a real crowd pleaser and it’s guaranteed to have you...

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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.