There is no better place to ring in the New Year than the Smoky Mountains! You’ll find plenty of places to celebrate the big night with your family and friends, all just minutes away from our vacation rentals in the Smokies! From special dining menus and live music performances to dazzling fireworks displays, you’ll find all kinds of exciting activities to enjoy as you countdown to midnight! Here are 4 fun places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge: Continue reading →
Experience the largest outdoor snow tubing hill in Tennessee with a visit to Rowdy Bear’s Snowpark in Pigeon Forge TN! The attraction features real snow during the winter months, and you’ll find multiple slippery slopes to choose from each time down! This is your chance to race your family and friends to the bottom of the hill, then go back up to do it all over again! Here are the top 4 reasons why you’ll love snow tubing at Rowdy Bear’s Snowpark: Continue reading →
Pigeon Forge is a mountain coaster mecca, with more of these thrilling rides than anywhere else in the world (and you’ll find even more just a few miles south in Gatlinburg). These unique attractions are similar to a roller coaster where you ride on a cart securely attached to steel rails, but the big difference is that you get to control the speed of your ride; let off the brake for a leisurely ride down the mountain or go full throttle for an epic adventure! Here are the top 5 mountain coasters in Pigeon Forge that you need to experience: Continue reading →
If you love the festive spirit of the holiday season, just wait until you see how Pigeon Forge celebrates Christmas! You’ll not only find millions of sparkling lights along the iconic Parkway, but spectacular holiday events, heartwarming seasonal shows, exciting attractions, and much more! Whether you have a weekend in town or an extended vacation, you’ll never run out of holiday cheer during this very special time of year! Here are the top 4 ways to celebrate the magic of Christmas in Pigeon Forge: Continue reading →
Zoinks! Just when you thought Pigeon Forge couldn’t get any better as a top miniature golf destination, along comes Scooby Doo and the gang! Scooby-Doo! Mystery Putt is now open as the world’s only Scooby-themed mini golf course, making it a “must-play” course for fans of the classic cartoon! This is the perfect chance to relive some of your favorite nostalgia and introduce the world of Scooby, Fred, Velma, Daphne, and Shaggy to the kids! Here are the top 4 reasons why you’ll love the new Scooby Doo mini golf in Pigeon Forge: Continue reading →
While cruising down the Pigeon Forge Parkway, you’ll encounter some of the most impressive and unusual buildings in the country! Keep your eyes open as you never know what you might spot along this iconic stretch of roadway, including everything from a museum turned completely upside down on its roof to King Kong climbing to the top of a skyscraper! These are not only architectural wonders, but homes to a variety of exciting Smoky Mountain attractions! Here are 5 incredible buildings that you have to see along the Pigeon Forge Parkway: Continue reading →
Just when you thought Dollywood’s lineup of thrill rides and attractions couldn’t get any better, the theme park recently announced the addition of NightFlight Expedition for 2026! This innovative $50 million attraction will take you on a breathtaking adventure that combines a roller coaster with a whitewater river ride, all inside of a massive 44,000 square foot building! Here are the top 4 things to know about this groundbreaking attraction coming to Dollywood next spring: Continue reading →
Whether you are celebrating a honeymoon, anniversary, or other special occasion, the Smoky Mountains are the perfect romantic destination with your sweetheart! You’ll not only find exciting daytime activities like scenic hikes, mountain coasters, and miniature golf courses, but plenty of fun date night ideas for the evening hours! Whether you’re interested in catching a show, riding a gigantic Ferris wheel, or even going snow tubing, you can do it all just minutes away from our couples cabins in Pigeon Forge and the Smokies! Here are a few great ideas for the perfect date night in Pigeon Forge: Continue reading →
When it comes to the ultimate vacation destination this fall, there is no better place to be than the Smoky Mountains! You’ll not only find some of the best weather of the year for outdoor activities, but gorgeous fall foliage in every direction, special seasonal events at your favorite attraction, and much more! Here are the top 4 reasons why you’ll love visiting the Great Smoky Mountains in the fall! Continue reading →
The only thing better than soaring through the air on a zipline in the Smoky Mountains is racing your family and friends on side-by-side lines! You’ll find several exciting destinations in the Smokies that feature dual ziplines, adding even more fun to the overall experience! The whole thing is capped off with some of the most spectacular scenery in the United States, so you won’t want to miss the incredible opportunity to go “zipping” on your next vacation! Here are 4 thrilling ziplines in the Smoky Mountains where you can race with your family and friends: Continue reading →