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Swimming Holes Near Gatlinburg

Posted April 28, 2023 by Gina Metcalf

If your upcoming vacation plans include Gatlinburg, Tennessee, consider visiting some of the area’s best swimming holes while you’re in town! The Gatlinburg area is adorned with incredible scenery and is an absolute dream. You’ll be surrounded by rivers, creeks, and streams among the Smoky Mountains National Park scenery. The clear water of the Great […]

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Gatlinburg Summer Activities You Must Try Before Time Runs Out!

Posted July 28, 2022 by Gina Metcalf

As the weather changes and school lets out for the year, there’s a distinct change in the air. It’s the feeling of freedom and good things to come over the summer months. When we start transitioning from the school year to summer living, we begin to dream of perfect weather, long sunny days by the […]

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Must-See Distilleries in Gatlinburg

Posted November 12, 2021 by Gina Metcalf

As the nights get crisp and the leaves get colorful, there’s no better time to grab some seasonal moonshine to enjoy with loved ones. Tennessee is famous for its moonshine, and the storied history behind the traditional drink. The days of moonshine distilling aren’t just a thing of the past: Tennessee distilleries are still among […]

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Top 3 St. Patrick’s Day Destinations

Posted March 4, 2021 by April Sadowski

It doesn’t matter if you’re a Texan, a New Yorker, a Floridian, or a Tennessean—for one March day out of every year, everyone becomes Irish. St. Patrick’s Day is a great time to celebrate your Celtic roots, whether or not you can actually trace your ancestry back to the Emerald Isles. There’s no better place […]

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Valentine’s Day in Gatlinburg

Posted January 5, 2021 by Gina Metcalf

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, a day all about celebrating Love. There are many ways to celebrate and show your affection to your loved one. Dinner and flowers are the norm, but here you will find ideas to make the night special in creative and interesting ways. DOLLYWOOD’S DREAMMORE RESORT & SPA If […]

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Hands On Gatlinburg

Posted September 18, 2020 by April Sadowski

The Smoky Mountains is home to many great artisans who make beautiful handcrafted products. It’s one of the best places to pick up these types of decorations for your home. If you’ve always wondered how some of these items are made and would like to give it a try yourself, then you’ll want to attend […]

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Posted June 8, 2020 by Tim Upton

It’s no secret Dolly Parton has enjoyed massive success throughout her musical career. Even with all those accomplishments, perhaps her crowning achievement is the establishment of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Her initial vision was to give a book a month to the children of her home county. This desire eventually turned into a program that […]

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3 New Skills to Try in the Smokies

Posted July 20, 2019 by Gina Metcalf

Are you looking for new activities for your next Smoky Mountains adventure? Here are our top three picks for expanding your horizons while enjoying the Great Smoky Mountains. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts With a beautiful campus nestled on a 13-acre wooded hillside in downtown Gatlinburg, surrounded by the Smokies, Arrowmont has been educating […]

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Things to do in the Summer in the Smokies

Posted July 5, 2019 by April Sadowski

Looking for something to do in the Smokies while you’re at Rafting in the Smokies in the summer? Well, take a seat and make some notes because we have a list for you! Check out the Scenic Vistas There are plenty of places to get a stunning view of the Smoky Mountain landscape. Outside of […]

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Best Fishing Spots in the Smokies

Posted June 26, 2019 by Gina Metcalf

What could be better than spending all day fishing in a cool mountain stream surrounded by nature and the thrill of that first catch on your mind?  Whether you’re a seasoned angler, or a first-timer looking for a new adventure, check out our round-up below of best fishing spots in the Smokies! Tips before you […]

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