The Ripley’s museum in Gatlinburg, TN: Richard Johnson
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Enjoy the area’s best ribs and wings as well as live entertainment during Gatlinburg’s Ribfest & Wings on Thursday, April 28. One admission price allows sampling until the ribs and wings run out as the Parkway transforms into a Street Fair.
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Travel Tennesse For Vacation Fun
Article by Wanda Bivens
Tennessee Travel and Vacations
Tennesse is a well known destination for family vacations and romantic getaways.There is something for everyone in Tennessee. If you are a country music fan,Nashville is the place for you. Nashville is known as the Country Music Capitol of the world. A visit to Nashville will put you right where you can experience country music at it’s best.More music appreciation can be found in Memphis.Memphis is the home of Elvis. You can visit the homeplace of Elvis called Graceland. While there, you can also visit the private plane that Elvis used.
If you travel to the eastern side of Tennessee you will find a great variety of things to make your vacation fun and memorable.
When visiting East Tennessee,you will have a choice of small towns to visit. Each one offers different and unique things to make your vacation happy and successfull.
Gatlinburg is a quaint old town in part,yet there are many new things to enjoy as well.The old world charm of downtown Gatlinburg flows into many attractions for the entire family to try.Gatlinburg is well known as the home of attractions such as, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum,Ober Gatlinburg,Ripley’s Aquarium Of The Smokies,and many more.
Pigeon Forge is a small town near Gatlinburg that has a lot to offer for family vacations.There are shopping malls,restaurants,entertainment,rides, Dollywood, and Dollywood Splash Country.Pigeon Forge has parking at all the attractions you want to visit.
Sevierville is the next town near Pigeon Forge.Sevierville has a lot to offer for family vacations. Visitors who travel to east Tennesse must visit Sevierville and stop at The Tanger Outlett Mall for great shopping.With 101 stores in one location, there is something for everyone.Children’s stores include Carter’s, Journey’s,Old Navy,Justice,and Nike–just to name a few.Men’s stores include Van Huese and Brook’s BrothersWomens stores include Dressbarn,Liz Claiborne,Cold Water Creek,Lane Bryant and more.
Visiters that travel to East Tennessee sometime only come for the attraction of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park is one of the most visited places in the United States.
The park has a choice of trails you can try.You can take a motor tour to see the park, and possibly some of the native plants and wildlife.One of the most popular motor trails is Cade’s Cove. It is an eleven mile one way driving tour of the early settlement of Cade’s Cove. There are several places to park and hike short trails to enjoy nature.Some of the trails lead to old home place of the original settlers of the area.It is well worth the time to visit.
Another motor trail is Roaring Fork Motor Trail, leaving from downtown Gatlinburg.This trail also offers places to park and explore the trails on foot. Don’t forget to check out the old homesteads here,too.
Tennessee has a lot to offer to all age groups, from the young to the young at heart. Come visit Tennessee and go home happy.
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Scenes of the rescue and cleanup following a ruptured basin at the Gatlinburg Water Treatment Plant on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.
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A few nice Gatlinburg images I found:
Gatlinburg
Image by Kevin Rohrbaugh
Gatlinburg
Image by Kevin Rohrbaugh
Back in Gatlinburg
Image by Old Shoe Woman
After the adventure helping the hiker stay warm and get dried out while waiting on his ride, we’re ready for some food at The Park Grill in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Question by kpack08: Where is a nice cheap place to stay in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge TN?
Thinking of taking a trip to Gatlinburg soon and need to know a nice cheap place to stay. Any suggestions?
Best answer:
Answer by firefighter
there are alot of hotels there. most of them are cheap. when youre in pigeon forge, dont take hwy 32 through the mountains. its 11 miles of continuis curves.
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Activities For Your Smoky Mountain Vacation
Article by Derrick Walker
The Smoky Mountains, in East Tennessee, attracts millions of visitors each year and it’s no secret as to why they come in droves. The Smoky Mountains provide many reasons for travelers to visit. The scenery is spectacularly beautiful, the atmosphere is laid back, there are tons of natural and man-made attractions and activities, and there is lodging galore.
Any visit to the Smoky Mountains, regardless of the season, must include sight seeing. The mountains provide some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Snow-capped mountain peaks in the winter and the colorful foliage in the fall are sights to behold. Summer hiking allows visitors to view remote waterfalls and panoramic views. Hiking is not the only way to take in the views. There are plenty of sights that can be viewed from the comfort of an automobile. Cades Cove is an 11 mile, one-way road that allows visitors to view wildlife such as deer, bears, foxes and more. Foothills Parkway winds along the top of Chilhowee Mountain, providing breathtaking views of the Smokies. Winterfest transforms Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg into a sea of lights where millions of Christmas lights and decorations line the streets and buildings.
The great thing about vacationing in the Smoky Mountains is that there are no deadlines, no manifestos, and no to-do lists. The atmosphere is laid back and peaceful. Visitors can move at their own pace, whether fast or slow. Sit all day on the front porch sipping coffee or hike a mountain trail. Take a relaxing ride down a quiet stream on an inner tube or take a brisk bike ride through the woods. Attend an evening show in Pigeon Forge or turn in early, it’s up to you. Life in the Smoky Mountains follows your lead.
There are plenty of entertainment venues in the Smokies. The streets of Gatlinburg are lined with stores, restaurants, museums, and other attractions. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Guinness World of Records Museum, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum, and the 342-foot high Space Needle are just a few of the attractions in downtown Gatlinburg. Take a tram ride up the mountain and you can visit Ober Gatlinburg ski resort where you can snow ski, ice skate, and more. Take a zipline tour through the treetops at Gatlinburg Zipline Adventures.
Pigeon Forge is home to DollyWood and Splash Country, amusement parks owned by country music super star Dolly Parton. There are also activities such as go-carts, bungee jumping, miniature golf, laser tag, indoor skydiving, arcades, and much more. Pigeon Forge is also famous for its shopping. It has several factory outlet malls as well as shopping centers and craft stores. Entertainment is plentiful with music, comedy, magic, and dinner shows playing in theaters that line the streets of Pigeon Forge. Museums, restaurants, hotels and convention centers are also abundant.
There are lots of activities for nature lovers as well in the Smoky Mountains. Hiking trails saturate the Smokies and take you to some of the most popular locales, like Mt. LeConte, Abrams Falls, and more. Fly fishing, tubing, swimming are popular summer activities in many of the streams and rivers that wander through the mountains. Camping is also a favorite past time. Large campgrounds are numerous, as well as the smaller, off-the-beaten-path sites. The truly brave can hike deep into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and set up camp in the middle of the wilderness.
Lodging is always abundant in the Smoky Mountains. Bed and breakfast inns are always a favorite, as well as rental cabins. But there are plenty of hotels and resorts too. Chalets and condos are popular. There are even timeshares in the area. Those that like to rough it can find RV parks and campgrounds.
With the number of activities, attractions, and beautiful locations, it is no wonder why the Smoky Mountains is one of the most popular vacation spots in the Eastern United States. Come and check it out for yourself and you’ll agree.
Derrick Walker is webmaster for Chilhowee Inn, a bed and breakfast near Townsend TN with a great history and a great location in the foothills of the Smokies.
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A few nice Gatlinburg images I found:
Aerial view of Gatlinburg
Image by SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent)
In Gatlinburg, view from the space needle. Christus Gardens in the bottom left corner and the sky lift up the side of the mountain. Storm clouds are starting to set in.
Mini honeymoon in Gatlinburg
Image by bamalibrarylady
Me outside honeymoon suite in Gatlinburg
A Slow Day in Downtown Gatlinburg
Image by J. Stephen Conn
Both the streets and sidewalks of Gatlinburg are virtually always crowded. Although there are several crosswalks where pedestrians have the right of way, motorists are often distracted by the sights.
A good buddy of mine from college days lost his mother when she was struck and killed while crossing the street in Gatlinburg. Drive and WALK defensively. Don’t take a vacation from common sense and safety.
This picture is the of the Gatlinburg Parkway during March – between skiing season and the blooming of wildflowers – the least crowded month of the year.
