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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Christ in the Smokies
In the center of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, at Christ in the Smokies Museum & Gardens (located on the former Christus Gardens property) you will have the remarkable experience of walking through a Biblical world of 2000 years ago, seeing life-size, life-like representations of important scenes from the life of Jesus Christ.
Big Creek Expeditions
Big Creek Expeditions is the premier white water rafting company in East Tennessee.
Ober Gatlinburg
Welcome to the scenic and exciting four-seasons world of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park, high above Gatlinburg, Tennessee!
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.
Ripley's Old MacDonald Mini Golf
Play the world’s most interactive miniature golf courses.
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Hiking in the Smokies: Nature in All Its Glory
Mother Nature spoiled us with some of the world's most amazing scenery. From waterfalls to mountain vistas, we hope you will get out and enjoy the area's beauty with some of these hikes.
Outdoor Fun in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
There are so many awesome and fun activities that combine beautiful surroundings with cool activities! Here are some activities to try for every season.
Places to Eat in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
There is a plethora of food and drink options for everyone in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Below we have listed seven of the best restaurants around.
Kodak Attractions: Great Smokies Flea Market
Our facilities have been completely remodeled and provide you with over 170,000 sq. ft. of shopping space.
BBQ Festivals in May
One more month of Spring to go before the Summer season starts. Every season in the Smokies comes with its own set of natural wonders, pleasures, colors and a certain "spirit" in the events. For Spring, we celebrate nature's reawakening with the newly minted emerald green of the mountains, the bright and pastels of the many gorgeous flowers that bloom from one end of the Tennessee hills to the other, the sublimely relaxing wind bursts, rains and 70-degree temperatures, and special events unlike any we have throughout the year.
3 Fun Places For Little Kids in Gatlinburg, TN
Wondering which Gatlinburg attractions provide the best stroller access and interactive play for your little ones? Check out these three options.