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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Day Trips in the Smoky Mountain Area
Just in case you have run out of things to do in the immediate area, here are a few activities a bit further away.
3 Indoor Activities With Pets in the Smokies
Exploring the Smoky Mountains doesn’t mean leaving your furry friend behind. Many attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge welcome pets, making it easy to enjoy indoor activities together. Here are three top options for a fun, pet-friendly day.
Indoor Family Fun
The Smokies are really a four-season destination with the ability to dress for any weather. But if your family wants to cool off, a rain break, or just some oversized fun there are plenty of climate controlled options.
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.
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.
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.
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Great Smoky Mountains Arts and Crafts
Welcome to the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. The largest group of independent artisans in North America. This historic 8-mile loop has been designated a Tennessee Heritage Arts & Crafts Trail.
The Village Mall
When you step through the archway, you’re stepping out of this century and back into nostalgic charm of another time, another place…THE VILLAGE!
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!
Ripley's Old MacDonald Mini Golf
Play the world’s most interactive miniature golf courses.
