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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6 Free Things to Do in Gatlinburg on Your Next Tennessee Adventure
Are you planning a trip to Gatlinburg, TN on a budget? Check out these free things to do in Gatlinburg during your stay at Bear Camp Cabins.

5 Spectacular (and Free) Things to Do in Pigeon Forge, TN
How will you spend your days on your next Smoky Mountains getaway? Try these 5 totally free things to do in Pigeon Forge and have a blast on a budget!

6 Great Gatlinburg Restaurants that Visitors Shouldn’t Skip
You have to eat something during your Smoky Mountain getaway! Here are 6 of the best Gatlinburg Restaurants to check out while you're in the area.

6 Fun Things to Do When Visiting Pigeon Forge
Wondering what to do in Pigeon Forge? From mountain adventures to amusement parks, museums, and more, there are so many fun things to do in this Tennessee town!

8 Activities to Do With the Kids in Pigeon Forge
Are you looking for fun things to do in Pigeon Forge with kids? Discover all the options that await you in the Smoky Mountains right here!

5 Top Hiking Trails in the Great Smoky Mountains
Discover some of the most popular Great Smoky Mountains trails. Hike by day and relax by night when you plan your stay with Big Bear Camp Cabins!
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Five Oaks Riding Stables
Five Oaks Riding Stables is located in Sevierville in the beautiful foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Our trails will take you through scenic forest coves and majestic hilltops that afford views of the mountains.

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

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

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.

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!

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.