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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3 Fall Festivals You Should Attend in the Smoky Mountains
Here are three festivals you can enjoy while on your Smoky Mountain vacation.

When are Fall Colors the Best in the Smoky Mountains?
Fall is gorgeous in the Smokies, and it's something you don’t want to miss.

5 Recipes to Try on Your Smoky Mountain Picnic
What should you make to elevate your Smoky Mountain Picnic? We’ve got you covered!

3 Romantic Cabins to Stay In for Your Anniversary
Here are three cabins that are perfect for a romantic weekend getaway that will make an amazing anniversary gift.

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.
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Flea Traders Paradise
Year round flea market that is open on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on Fridays from April through December. Features 40,000 square feet of new and used antiques and collectibles.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
The 115,000 square foot, 1.3 million gallon Ripley’s Aquarium is home to 10-foot sharks, 8,000 exotic fish, and the world’s longest aquarium tunnel.

Country Tonite Theater
Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is the best entertainment value in the Smokies!

Comedy Barn Theater
The Comedy Barn show features magicians, fire-eaters, jugglers, ventriloquists, clean family comedians, live country and gospel music as well as fun barn yard animals.

Tanger Five Oaks Outlet Center
At Tanger, everyday is a sale day.

Dollywood's Splash Country
For a unique summer vacation destination that’s fun for the whole family, pack your bathing suit and take the plunge to Dollywood’s Splash Country.