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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Book Your Smoky Mountain Spring Break Today

If you’re planning your Spring getaway, here are five reasons to book your Smoky Mountain spring break today.

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Spend Your Easter in the Smokies

Here are five ways to make the most of your Easter in the Smokies.

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Valentine’s Day in the Smokies

Valentine’s Day in the Great Smoky Mountains is the perfect blend of romance, adventure, and cozy winter charm.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Smoky Mountain Knife Works

Smoky Mountain Knife Works Sevierville Tennessee

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Murder Mystery Theater

Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery The Dinner Show People Are Dying to See!

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Bluff Mountain Adventures

Guided ATV Trail Rides At Walden Lodge On Bluff Mountain

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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.

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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!

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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.