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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BBQ Festivals in May

One more month of Spring to go before the Summer season starts. Every season in the Smokies comes with its own set of natural wonders, pleasures, colors and a certain "spirit" in the events. For Spring, we celebrate nature's reawakening with the newly minted emerald green of the mountains, the bright and pastels of the many gorgeous flowers that bloom from one end of the Tennessee hills to the other, the sublimely relaxing wind bursts, rains and 70-degree temperatures, and special events unlike any we have throughout the year.

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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.

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The Track & Super Track

The Track in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee offers the fastest family entertainment attractions. Come to the Smoky Mountains and visit The Track for your vacation in Pigeon Forge, TN!

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Space Needle

The Space Needle Center has excitement to amuse one and all: Laser Tag, Virtual Reality, Roller Coaster Simulator, Mega Arcade, Old Tyme Photo and the 18 holes of Pro Mini Golf.

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Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride

A massive indoor special effects thrill ride.