It may be hard to believe, but the leaves are budding and the daffodils are in full bloom in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains, and this means that Springfest in the Smokies has begun! This is a beautiful time to visit the Smokies. Traffic is not as heavy as it is in the summertime or the [...]
If you are looking for the fastest go-art action in the Smokies stop at Xtreme Racing Center in Pigeon Forge. They feature the professional Sodi high speed racing karts that can reach up to 40 miles per hour! The track is elevated at Xtreme Racing Center and you can choose between a single or double [...]
Preservation. Quilting. The two go hand-in-hand and are brought together in the 20th Annual A Mountain Quiltfest from March 19-22, 2014, at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge. The Quiltfest provides experiences for the professional quilter as well as the novice, and gives our Smoky Mountain visitors an opportunity to see the area's finest quilt [...]
Step inside the Inversion Tunnel at WonderWorks and begin your journey to a world of fun and adventure with 100 hands on exhibits, hurricane force winds, a 6.0 simulated earthquake, space exploration and the world's largest indoor ropes challenge course, all for you to experience and enjoy. At WonderWorks you can play, learn and challenge [...]
Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia, has a rich history dating back to 1933 with one man's idea to have patrons pay with produce, and has grown today into a year-round theatre. The 2014 season is again rich in theatrical experiences on all stages. The Main Stage hosts well-know productions like "The Man of La Mancha", "The Man [...]
Mel’s Classic Diner is a Pigeon Forge Restaurant and looks just like the classic 50's American "Airstream" diner, and inside is cozy and inviting with booths, counter seats and a jukebox. Inside they serve classic American food from eggs and bacon, omelets and pancakes for breakfast, to hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, french fries and [...]
Tennessee wineries crushed more than 1.5 million pounds of grapes in 2011, and Rocky Top Wineries crushed 850,000 pounds of that total. The Rocky Top Wineries use several grape varieties purchased from 38 different local farmers. There are five wineries in the Rocky Top Wineries family. Mountain Valley Winery, Pigeon Forge, started producing wine in 1991 and [...]
The 24th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week (WWW) begins Saturday, January 25th, and will be held at the new LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. WWW started from an idea by Ken Jenkins, a Smokies Wildlife Photographer and has grown into 8 days of hikes, seminars, classes, exhibits and a Photo Contest, all designed to connect visitors [...]
Imagine 40,000 square feet of Shopping in the Smoky Mountains, with almost everything one can imagine. There are dolls, hats, embroidering, Antiques, T-shirts, Jewelry, Art and a lot more, all under one roof! And if that's not enough, there are more vendors outside. You could spend the day at the Flea Traders Paradise so wear [...]
When you are coming to the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee you will find plenty of Outdoor Activities during the winter months of January, February and into March, giving you another reason to visit the Smokies! There are Pigeon Forge Outdoor Activities, Gatlinburg Outdoor Activities and Sevierville and Sevier County Outdoor Activities. Please read on [...]