One of the great attractions in the Smoky Mountains area is Dollywood, a wonderful theme park co-owned by singer Dolly Parton and located at Pigeon Forge, within easy reach of our Dollywood cabins. A multi-park experience in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Dollywood offers fun and entertainment for children and grown-ups alike. (more…)
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Gatlinburg Trolleys: Now Free on Parkway
This summer in Gatlinburg a great hit is the Free Trolley on Parkway. The City ran a pilot test of this service last summer and it was very popular so it’s back again this year, running through August 18th. (more…)
Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair, July 20-29, 2012
Image courtesy Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair
The Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair is renowned as one of the finest crafts fairs in the nation. This year again an enormous community of craftspeople from all over the U.S. will gather in the Gatlinburg Convention Center, July 20th thru July 29th, for the 37th Annual Gatlinburg Summer Craftsmen’s Fair. (more…)
Whitewater Rafting near Gatlinburg: Thrilling or Just Chilling on the Pigeon River
For whitewater rafting near Gatlinburg, the Pigeon River is the place to go. The area around Hartford, TN, 45 minutes from Gatlinburg, has a number of excellent whitewater outfitters running 1 1/2 to 2 hour tours down the river (See below for a list of top outfitters). Depending on your taste, your trip can be an thrilling whitewater experience, or just a nice day on the water with the kids. (more…)
Gatlinburg: 4th of July Midnight Parade 2012
Everybody is staying up late tonight as the nation’s first Independence Day Parade starts in Gatlinburg at the stroke of midnight. Since 1976 Gatlinburg has led the nation’s Independence Day celebrations, and tonight’s 37th Annual Gatlinburg Fourth of July Midnight Parade is no exception. (more…)
