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4 photos of the inside of the cabin.

Vacation for a Large Family in a Smoky Mountain Cabin

Shay is a mother of seven who blogs about her family life and a variety of topics at Wonderfully Chaotic , and recently she and her husband brought their family to Gatlinburg for a vacation. Shay and her family stayed in The Crown Jewel ,...Read more
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Close up of fish in aquarium.

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Coupon – Get a Free Ticket On Us

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg is the most visited aquarium in the country, and voted #1 on TripAdvisor. It’s a large and exotic place, containing several different marine environments from around the world, teeming with more than 10,000 sea creatures from more than...Read more
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Ginger bread house at dollywood parade.

Christmas 2017 at Dollywood

Dollywood in Pigeon Forge will celebrate Christmas 2017 with numerous concerts, performances, activities, and spectacles, in its Smoky Mountain Christmas season from November 4, 2017 through January 3, 2018. Dollywood puts on a great show in every season, and Christmas 2017 is no exception. Expect...Read more
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48th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade.

What’s Happening in December in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

December means that Christmas is a’comin’, and the Gatlinburg area of the Smokies is dressed in millions of lights and decorations, with music, song and laughter. Snow and snow sports are on the mountain, parades and fireworks are in the cards, and festivity is in...Read more
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A water fall of rainbow falls trail.

Rainbow Falls Trail

The waterfalls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are perhaps the most memorable destinations, and one of the most popular waterfalls is Rainbow Falls, the tallest single-drop waterfall in the national park. This impressive waterfall drops its water 80 feet into LeConte Creek and is...Read more
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Slopes of Ober Mountain.

What’s Happening in January in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

January in the Smokies is the time for winter sports, both on the slopes and along the trails, as well as wildlife adventures, indoor attractions – and extra time in the hot tub, courtesy of shoulder-season cabin specials, for that winter getaway in the mountains...Read more
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View of rich mountain trail.

The Less Traveled Places of the Smoky Mountains

The Gatlinburg area of the Smoky Mountains gets a lot of visitors, and this can mean that things get crowded – so if you want to get out into some of the more quiet places, here’s our guide to the less traveled destinations and routes...Read more
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View of hot tub.

How to Find Your Perfect Cabin in the Smoky Mountains – Part 1: What to Look For

[Also see Part 2: Getting the Best Value , to learn about cabin PRICING & AVAILABILITY] hot tub on the deck – *sigh* When traveling to the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area, how do you find your perfect rental cabin in the Smoky Mountains? Here’s...Read more
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Kids painting pairs.

Homeschooling Activities in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

The Smoky Mountains area of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge offer a feast of wonders for homeschooling parents who want to pack a semester’s worth of learning into so much fun that kids will value their education forever. Even better is that many of the attractions...Read more
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People viewing the sunrise.

Churches, Chapels and Worship in the Smoky Mountains

Worship and religion have played a significant role in shaping the people, culture, and activities of the Smoky Mountains. In the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area, from wedding chapels to church services to religious attractions, there are a variety of ways that you and your...Read more
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