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 Smoky Mountain Festivals This Spring

From colorful floral displays to nature hikes and city-wide celebrations, spring festivals offer visitors plenty of ways to enjoy the season. If you’re planning a trip, here are three Smoky Mountain festivals worth experiencing this spring.

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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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Smoky Mountain Deer Farm

Start or end your Smoky Mountain vacation at the Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo.

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Fort Fun

Play 4 different games in an all-new, futuristic arena featuring sentry pods and home bases that fire back! Interactive phasers and your lightweight vest provide cool sound and stun effects throughout your game.

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Forbidden Caverns

Forbidden Caverns, located in Sevierville, is one of America’s most spectacular caverns.

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Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum

Experience one of the largest, and most incredible collection of American Muscle Cars in the nation.

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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.

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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.