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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Guiness Book of World Records Museum
Hundreds of exhibits from the best selling Guinness Book of World Records are on display at this museum, as well as many items from Elvis, Princess Diana, and Houdini.

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.

Ripley's Haunted Adventure
Live actors, special effects, freights and screams for everyone!

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

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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5 Things To Pack On Your Smoky Mountain Hike
Your Smoky Mountain vacation is here! Now it’s time to answer the question: what do you pack? Well, we have the answer. Here are five things that you shouldn’t forget to pack when you’re planning to go hiking on your trip.

3 Places To Propose In The Great Smoky Mountains
You’ve met the person you want to spend the rest of your life with and you want the proposal to be perfect. We can’t help you with your speech but we can help you decide where to get down on one knee.

4 Magical Places In The Smoky Mountains
When you come to visit, take this otherworldly tour and investigate magical places for yourself. Here are six of the Smokies’ best kept secrets.