Category Archives: Things To Do
63rd Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
Come Celebrate the Smokies at the 63rd Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage! Video Introduction to Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Warmer weather arrived the 1st week of April, I’m so glad March is over, and every plant, bush and tree is beginning to … Continue reading
Snow at Ober Gatlinburg! Snow in Gatlinburg!
Snow at Ober Gatlinburg! I just check the Ober Gatlinburg website and they have a 6-10 inch snow base with a “Groomed” surface and they are making snow now Wahoo! This picture is a screen shot from their live web cab – see links list below! Continue reading
Rootin’ for Regen at the Village in Gatlinburg
Rootin’ for Regen in Gatlinburg, Tn The Village Shops in downtown Gatlinburg have graciously allowed the Rootin’ for Regen team to put donation jars in the stores there and have volunteered to make MLK weekend a “Rootin’ for Regen” weekend. … Continue reading
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Downtown Gatlinburg TN
Come Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Downtown Gatlinburg, TN The is no better way to ring in the New Year than to be at New Year’s Eve in Downtown Gatlinburg, TN. This year Gatlinburg celebrates their 25th year of hosting … Continue reading
Ripley’s Moving Theater – Fun things to do in Gatlinburg!
Ripley’s Moving Theater is a motion ride activity, meaning you sit in a chair and let the images move and shake and bump you around as if you were genuinely there. Ripley’s Moving Theater is on our Fun things to do in Gatlinburg List. Continue reading
Transportation to UT Home Games
I posted in 2010 about the great service provided by Rocky Top Tours of Transportation to UT Home Games and it is just a true today. Football is BIG here in Tennessee and the roads will get very congested on game days and navigating unfamiliar routes can be pretty frustrating. Sit back and relax, let someone do the driving. Continue reading
It’s Football Time In Tennessee. Let’s make it a Weekend Getaway!
UT Football, Smoky Mountains, Fun in Pigeon Forge and a Rental Cabin in Pigeon Forge – That’s a Winning Combination! Plan your stay with this information, maps and links. Continue reading
Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival is Calling All Music Lovers!
The first annual Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival, Aug. 23-25, 2012 is just around the corner. This is a great opportunity to combine your dreams and aspirations with a Smoky Mountain vacation in a rental cabin in Gatlinburg Tn. Continue reading
Celebrate Freedom in Pigeon Forge August 1-31, 2012
The Celebrate Freedom participating businesses of Pigeon Forge are reaching out to all active and veteran military personnel, police officers, firefighters and other emergency responders during the entire month of August 2012 by offering special discounts to Pigeon Forge Attractions, Entertainment, Restaurants and Stores. Continue reading
Introduction to Orienteering: Could you find your way with a Map and a Compass?
Every time I go hiking or driving through the park I wonder what it was like to cross the Smokies 200years ago. How did the pioneers get from here to there… and back again? What would I do if my smart phone died and I no longer had GPS??? On October 20th, 2012 the Smoky Mountain Field School will be giving a one day course in “INTRODUCTION TO ORIENTEERING”. Continue reading
Smoky Mountain Field School
The Smoky Mountain Field School is a great way to really get to know the Smokies. These classes are good opportunities for all ages and may provide some educational fun for your family during your vacation time. The Smoky Mountain … Continue reading
Springfest Blooms in the Smokies!
March in the Great Smoky Mountains is sure to brighten the soul as the peeking daffodils and poking tulip bulbs reach towards the sun and usher in the Spring and, alongside it, Springfest in Gatlinburg! As we put our winter … Continue reading
Pamper Your Sweetheart and Yourself this Valentine's Day
As winter drags on, we really need to do something special to brighten up our days. The Utopia Day Spa has a number of Valentine’s Day Special and they all look fantastic. This would be a vacation all by itself…ROMANCE … Continue reading
Make This Valentines Day Special!
This has major “WOW” factor! We received this notice from our Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce and wanted to share it with you. If your are looking for a way to make this Valentines Day really special – this will do it! <<< Click … Continue reading
Guinness World of Records
It’s all here… the weird, the wonderous, the gruesome, the funny, the biggest, the smallest, the freakiest. Guinness World of Records Museum in Downtown Gatlinburg has it all. Take a look at all the fun waiting for you…. The GWR … Continue reading
Space Needle in Downtown Gatlinburg
The Space Needle is almost an unofficial mascot for the city of Gatlinburg. The Space Needle is arguably one of the most memorable establishments in town (likely because its harder not to see it than it is TO see it). … Continue reading
Valentines Day in Gatlinburg
Valentines Day is about a month away and many couples are making plans now to spend a romantic weekend together fanning the flames of their love! Holiday Lights and displays will be up through the month of February to add … Continue reading
New Year's Eve Fireworks and Ball Drop
The 23rd Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop is just days away. What’s it all about? Everyone in downtown Gatlinburg begins to migrate to Traffic Light #8 around 11pm on New Year’s Eve and they will fill the streets from Light #8 … Continue reading
Ober Gatlinburg
Ober Gatlinburg is the premier family fun center here in Gatlinburg. When was the last time you took the whole family to ride rides, arcade, mini-golf, shop, eat and enjoy all in one roof… on top of a mountain? You … Continue reading
Autumn Color Progression 10/24/10
Drive up the Motor Nature Trail from traffic light #8 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and you will find the trail head to Grotto Falls. There is parking (get there early when leaves are changing) so you can park and hike. At … Continue reading
Autumn Color Progression 10/21/10
A riot of color in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the Brushy Trail. Here is a link for more Brushy Mountain Trail information.
Stargazing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountain National Park offers great activities and programs year around. Here is an upcoming event in the GSMNP… NIGHT SKY COMES IN FOCUS DURING STARGAZING PROGRAM Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer a 2-hour stargazing program … Continue reading
Mini-Golf at Firehouse Golf in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
As you drive into Pigeon Forge you will go by Walden’s Landing on your right at Traffic Light 2B. Right in the front you’ll find Firehouse Golf, a terrific mini-gold course with 36 holes of Firehouse themed family fun with … Continue reading
New Movie Theater in Pigeon Forge Opens Soon!
The new movie theater in Walden’s Landing outdoor mall is almost open!!! I was Walden’s Landing for a lunch meeting at Calhoun’s and walked over to take a look at their progress. The popcorn makers are in and the concession … Continue reading
Autumn Leaf Season 2010
It’s the end of September and we are all looking forward to the Autumn Leaf Season. It has been plenty warm this week (in the 90′s) but nights are cooler and next week the color change should get a nice … Continue reading
Current Events for May 28 – June 11, 2010 in Pigeon Forge, TN
Here is a small list of events coming up in the Pigeon Forge area to help plan some interesting activities during your vacation. May 28th – The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra in Concert – Country Tonite Theatre; for more information call … Continue reading
Ripley's Believe or Not Museum
It’s like a three-hour freakshow without the human rights controversy – welcome to Ripley’s Believe or Not where things you have only imagined and many others you DARE not come to life in a variety of interactive displays and other … Continue reading
Davy Crockett Mini-Golf
Ripley’s Attractions is introducing Davy Crockett Mini-Golf to the city of Gatlinburg. Continue reading
Cabins and Hotel Suites near Gatlinburg’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks.
Baskins Creek offers easy passage to downtown Gatlinburg with nothing more than location. A trip into Downtown Gatlinburg is only a few minutes by foot, putting you across the street from Mountain Mall and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. The … Continue reading