Free Tickets To Attractions With Bear Camp Cabins!

The Smoky Mountains don’t just feel like a magical place, they really are a mystical destination. The phrase “old as the hills” rings true when you really dive into the old lore of the mountains. When you come to visit, take this otherworldly tour and investigate for yourself. Here are six of the Smokies’ best kept secrets.

1. Elkmont Trollbridge

Escape to a place that really feels like a glimpse into a mythical land. The Elkmont Trollbridge is a true hidden gem that only locals know about. Hike along the Little River Trail until you reach this spot. Covered in moss and mushrooms, the Trollbridge is perfect for capturing pictures or looking for hidden fantastical creatures.

2. House Of The Fairies

This whimsical spot is only a mile from downtown Gatlinburg yet it feels like you’ve been transported into another realm. Map to this magical place, then go out and explore. Here, you’ll find towering trees and moss covered logs and boulders. Then at the end of the trail you’ll see it...an arched doorway, that looks like it’s almost cut into the side of the hill, sits with a wooden ladder leaning against the frame. Step inside and find a cool spring, filled with water that tinkles like bells.

3. Synchronous Fireflies

The synchronized fireflies that come out every year like clockwork might be more science than magic but when you’re sitting among the trees and they begin to spark in unison, flickering in and out of sight, it feels like something otherworldly. This rare phenomenon is only seen in a few places in the world and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of them.

4. Elkmont Ghost Town

Once a thriving vacation spot for the Knoxville elite, the Elkmont Ghost Town looks like a legend brought back to life. Recently restored, explore inside the homes and hike trails where you will find the remains of homes once occupied by Appalachian locals who would serve, supply and work in the town. This piece of history is frozen in time and feels like stepping back into the past.

There are many magical places in the Smokies and these are only four of them. Don’t stop here, continue to search for more mystical creatures and sprites living in the trees and hollows. To discover more, stay overnight in the mountains in a log cabin. This cabin is even called Magical Moments, which is exactly what you’ll find when you visit the Smoky Mountains.

A vacation to the Smoky Mountains is a gift that all deserve to experience at some point in their lives. In terms of the grand scale of how popular attractions become must-see destinations, the Smoky Mountains are relatively young in comparison to other huge vacation destinations like New York City, Hollywood, The Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Las Vegas and others. With Gatlinburg and the formation of the National Park in the early half of the 20th century, we had a significant fanbase, but it’s only been in the last 30 or so years that real expansion beyond the National Park and Gatlinburg had gone into Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and by extension Wears Valley, Kodak and other nearby areas. The point we’re getting to here is that we’ve really tapped into what makes the Smokies such a pleasure to visit and have fun at, development has come fast, and those of you who haven’t been to the Smokies in even a couple years may be VERY surprised at what our area has to offer now.

For that reason and many more, a program we offer will be a very attractive motivation for anyone coming to the Smokies any time of the year - our “Keys To Bear-a-dise” program which offers up to $285.00 in free tickets each day you are registered with us!

By partnering with Xplorie, we can offer free attraction tickets each day to the following:

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Enjoy one adult admission to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies per unit, per paid night stay. No reservation required. Noncumulative and nontransferable. Unused admissions expire daily.

Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show

Enjoy one adult admission per unit, per paid night stay, with reservations made no more than 48 hours in advance. Reservation required. Noncumulative and nontransferable. Unused admissions expire daily.

The Smoky Mountain Opry

Darren Romeo: Magic Beyond Belief

Comedy Barn Theater

The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Enjoy one adult admission to The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel per unit, per paid night stay. No reservation required. Noncumulative and nontransferable. Unused admissions expire daily.

Amazing Animals

Crave Golf Club

Do you crave a sweet round of putt putt? Crave Golf Club is a candy-coated wonderland of putting courses, both indoor and outdoor. With multi-challenge holes and more than one way to win, you’ll be craving more in no time!

Enjoy one free adult admission to an eighteen hole putting course at Crave Golf Club per unit, per paid night stay, with no reservation required. Noncumulative and nontransferable. Unused admissions expire daily.

Top Jump Trampoline Park

TopJump Trampoline Park located at the foot of the Smoky Mountains National park offers a safe and extreme adventure for people of all ages. TopJump features all the traditional trampoline park attractions including a ninja area, open jump, basketball, and more!

Enjoy one free adult one hour jump or rock climb at TopJump Trampoline Park per unit, per paid night stay, with no reservation required. Noncumulative and nontransferable. Unused admissions expire daily.

Mad Dog’s Creamery

Enjoy one double scoop of ice cream on a waffle cone per unit, per paid night stay. No reservation required. Noncumulative and nontransferable. Unused admissions expire daily.

Smith Morning Variety Show

Is there a better way to get caught up with all the new developments the Smokies has? Hard to say, but you could agree you deserve to have a Smoky Mountain vacation with free attraction tickets, yes? Everyone deserves a Smoky Mountain vacation like that!

See more on our “Keys To Bear-A-Dise” program