Take me to the Smoky Mountains

Tips and tricks for planning your Smoky Mountain vacation

  • Dollywood's Harvest Festival

    Fall in the Smoky Mountains

    Labor Day is behind us and it’s now September. Bring on fall and pumpkin spice season! Beautiful fall foliage, pumpkins, fall festivals, soups, all the things. There will be no shortage of fall flavors, scarecrows, live music and vibrant photo opportunities for your fall visit to the Smoky Mountains. There is literally nothing like it…

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  • Bearskin Lodge on the River in Gatlinburg, TN

    Bearskin Lodge On The River: Hotel Review

    A review of the Bearskin Lodge on the River in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

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  • Traffic on the Gatlinburg strip

    Trip To The Smoky Mountains: ‘It’s Crowded’

    How to plan your trip to the Smoky Mountains during peak travel times!

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  • Beautiful Cades Cove mountain view

    Best Things To Do In Cades Cove

    Find out the best things to do in Cades Cove within the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. You can spend just a few hours there or an entire day or two depending on what you are looking for!

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  • The Best Things To Do At Dollywood!

    I have been going to the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area since I was a kid, and I had no idea what I was missing out on! My family’s first visit to Dollywood was in November of 2021 during the Smoky Mountain Christmas festival. To say I was mesmerized is an understatement. The lights and…

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  • When is the Best Time to Visit the Smoky Mountains?

    All the time! Oh, you want to know when is the best time of the year to visit the Smoky Mountains? It all depends on what your family likes to do. Each season has such unique sights and sounds to explore. Here is the break down on how to decide what time of year is…

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  • Downtown Gatlinburg

    Gatlinburg on a Budget

    Going to the Smoky Mountains does not always have to be an expensive trip. Although a lot of the area attractions and museums can add up quick, there are many options that are budget friendly and sometimes even free. Going to Gatlinburg on a budget is our secret to traveling to the mountains multiple times…

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  • View from the Anakeesta Vista Tower in Gatlinburg

    Is Anakeesta Worth It?

    Anakeesta is the perfect place for adventure and relaxation. You can play, shop, eat, and relax in the beauty of the Smoky Mountains at Anakeesta. The beginning of your Anakeesta journey begins in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. You will then decide how to get to the top of Anakeesta mountain. There are several choices…

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  • The Ridge Outdoor Resort glamping tent

    Best Places to Stay in the Smoky Mountains

    Where should I stay when I go to the Smoky Mountains? Find out how to pick the best places to stay in the Smoky Mountains here.

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  • Summer in the Smoky Mountains

    5 Best Activities When Visiting the Smoky Mountains With Kids

    Top 5 things to do with kids while visiting the Smoky Mountains this Summer

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  • Hello, with a touch of summer

    Summer in the smokies, there is nothing quite like it. Flowers blooming, American flags flying, streets crowded with excited visitors, and dripping ice cream cones. Welcome to my first blog entry. I love everything about the Smoky Mountains and the surrounding areas. Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Townsend are some of our favorites, we also enjoy…

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