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Question by : Where should we go for a Christian marriage blessing either Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, TN?
My husband and I live in the Hampton Roads part of Virginia. We’ve been married for 10 years, and we have a child, and were expecting twins next year. We would like to have a Christian marriage blessing. Our desire is to travel to either Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, TN in October of next year to have a Christian marriage blessing. Were not sure if our children will be coming with us or not. Have you ever been to either of these places? What is your opinion?
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Answer by planner great idea. here are some lovely places to go
http://www.smokymountainweddingchapels.com/
http://www.myrestandrelaxation.com/weddings.aspx (a pretty bed and breakfast)
http://www.laurelspringslodge.com/
http://www.eightgables.com/
http://www.sugarlandweddings.com/
http://www.chaletmountain.com/
http://chapelatthepark.com/
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Discover Crafts & Cooking at Ribfest & Mountainfest in the Smoky Mountains
Article by Bennie McCann
During the months of April and May, a trip to the Smoky Mountains will provide you with a truly southern experience. Its then that youll find festivals filled with delicious southern food, down home southern hospitality and some soulful southern music. Get your taste buds ready for a treat as local restaurants cook up a few of their specialties. Listen to some rock and roll, blues and country music that your feet wont stay still for. And dont forget the warm hospitality so famous in the south. If youre looking for a great getaway, Gatlinburg is the place to be.
Ribfest and Wings Festival
How many ways can you barbeque a rib? Lets see theres dry rub where the ribs are cooked with seasoning instead of barbeque sauce. Wet ribs that are cooked with sauce (mustard or tomato-based). And then there are all the variations of dry rub seasonings or sauce ingredients plus different methods for cooking the ribs. The possibilities are endless!
Wings are another favorite finger food. The question with wings, though, is how hot is too hot? They can start at mild and go so hot that a fire extinguisher is needed. Not into heat? You’ll also find dozens of different flavors including teriyaki, Cajun and plenty more. No matter how you like them, Gatlinburgs Ribfest and Wings Festival is the place to be. Imagine a street party in the Smoky Mountains with lots of delicious ribs and wings to pig out on. Thats exactly what this festival is all about.
Toward the end of April each year, people in Gatlinburg follow their noses to find the source of a truly wonderful smell. Numerous vendors set up shop at River Road and Ripleys Aquarium and start cranking out mouthwatering ribs and wings. The incredible aroma stretches for miles around. Its enough to make you drool.
This is the perfect opportunity to try something different. Purchase an armband for a small price that allows you to taste test as many ribs and wings as you can hold. Dont have much time or worried about overdoing it? Just buy one or two samples at a time. Either way, your appetite is sure to be satisfied.
And The Winner Is
Pay close attention while youre eating. There are six different categories of awards for the best ribs and wings. Each person gets to cast his or her vote on their personal favorites. So while the scrumptious taste will tempt you to wolf down your food, eat slowly enough to get a true sense of the flavor. It may take several tastes before you can name your pick for the Peoples Choice Award. Take your time and enjoy the live entertainment that can be heard up and down the streets.
This is not an adults-only event. Children are also encouraged to attend and will enjoy face painting and other activities that are provided.
Gatlinburgs Mountainfest
May brings another memorable festival: Gatlinburgs Mountainfest. Learn about the lifestyle of the Appalachian people as you watch demonstrations from local artists. These craftsmen will show you craft-making techniques that have been handed down in this area for generations.
Do fried potatoes and onions sound good? How about beans and cornbread or fried green tomatoes? Those are just a few of the southern dishes youll find at Mountainfest. Local restaurants offer some of their mouthwatering southern cuisine to those attending the festival.
Question by Peachy Keen, Jelly Bean: Is there snow in Gatlinburg, Tennessee around Christmas time?
My family and I will be spending Christmas in a cabin in the mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee this year. The main reason being that we live in Georgia and have never seen snow on Christmas Day. So, I was just wondering if there’s snow in that area around Christmas because, if there isn’t, that would kind of defeat the whole purpose, lol! If there is snow, about how much is there?
I’ve been to Gatlinburg once before, but that was years ago and it was in January. It had snowed then, but there can be a pretty drastic difference here in the south between December and January!
Thanks in advance!
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Answer by Kerrie H I live in Johnson City, TN which is about 2 hrs or less from there. Too be honest we don’t get a lot of snow period, but I have heard that, that area will get some before we do. I would just keep a check on the weather channel during that time.
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Question by LiVeLoVeLaUgH: What is around the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?
I am going to Winter Extreme this week, and I was wondering what kind of shops, restaurants, activities, and such are around here? I have never been to Gatlinburg, and I like to know what to expect when I go somewhere. If you know of any places around there or activities, please answer. It would be very much appreciated. Also, any sites about what is around there. Thank you so much!! Merry Christmas!
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Answer by granddad pops o.b.e. hi there, a little info for you and a little work for you..
once on the page scroll down the left hand side for info.see something you like? then click on the letter on the map for more info.then zoom all the way down again to view at street level,this is not difficult you “ll soon get the hang of it….have fun..
zoom all the way down to street level to view..
convention centre
From the Mighty Mississippi River and the Delta in the west to the towering east Tennessee mountains, the versatile, “Volunteer State” offers visitors phenomenal outdoor adventures. In the northwestern corner of Tennessee, near Tiptonville, you’ll find Reelfoot Lake State Park. With topography created by a series of earthquakes during the early 1800s, today’s Reelfoot Lake is one of America’s foremost hunting and fishing preserves. Birdwatchers at Reelfoot see American bald or golden eagles as well as an abundance of shorebirds. There’s even a video display in the visitor’s center featuring live footage of nesting birds in the park’s captive eagle habitat. The 25,000-acre Reelfoot Lake is actually a flooded cypress forest, navigable by canoe or jon boat, yielding seasonal catches of crappie, bream, bluegill, bass or catfish. There are other opportunities to get in touch with the park’s nautical side, as park naturalists direct daily pontoon boat tours, as well as sunset and full moon cruises. Reelfoot also features a canoe trail, an auto tour highlighting the many points of interest and three hiking trails spanning forest, lake, and bayou.
In the middle of Tennessee, on the northern border near Dover, is Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, a 170,000-acre tract that straddles both Tennessee and Kentucky. At this preserve between Lakes Barkley and Kentucky, hikers, bikers and horseback riders pass through hillsides, meadows and lakefront getaways on 200 miles of developed trails, abandoned logging paths and scenic backwoods roads. An abundance of large and small lakes and ponds, boat ramps and pier make the area a top spot for bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill fishing. Visitors can observe resident wildlife at Woodlands Nature Station or see free-roaming elk and buffalo at a unique habitat restoration project on the Elk and Bison Prairie and Range.
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Want to see the tallest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains? Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park, located between Spencer and Pikeville, has it. The waterfall of the same name is 256 feet tall, compared with Niagara Falls’ 167-foot height, on the American side.
What Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park also has are other imposing cascades; forests of oak, hickory, poplar and hemlock; and scenic gorges decorated with rhododendron and mountain laurel. There are canoes and pedal boats to rent for an excursion across the lake. Otherwise, hikers, cyclists and mountain bikers do just fine on their own, enjoying views of the woods, waterfalls, rippling streams and grand gorges from a nice variety of day-use trails. Eastern Tennessee, land of the Great Smokies and Cumberland Gap, offers tourists more than 80 miles of spectacular waterways at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area on the Cumberland River in Oneida. Whitewater adventures for canoeists, kayakers and rafters are the main attraction here, with experienced paddlers finding that the challenges of Big South Fork’s waters are on par with the biggest and best rapids in the eastern states. Besides the exhilaration of whitewater and superb river gorge and valley views, Big South Fork offers horseback riders more than 150 miles of designated trails. An equally extensive network of white-blazed paths was created for hikers.
Another eastern wonder is Frozen Head State Natural Area near Wartburg. Located in the Cumberland Mountains, Frozen Head is named for its highest summit, a peak that’s frequently frosted with ice or snow during winter months. An observation tower there offers a sweeping view of the Great Smokies, Cumberland Plateau and Tennessee Valley. Known as a fine wildflower locale, Frozen Head also has its fair share of tumbling waterfalls. The striking sandstone formations, 14 scenic mountain crests and stocked streams also shouldn’t be overlooked. There’s even a path suitable for equestrians and more than 50 miles of color-blazed trails for hikers.
Cherokee National Forest in Cleveland stretches across more than 600,000 acres in 10 Tennessee counties. Divided in two by Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee is tops for self-guided automobile tours winding past mountain rivers, gorges, bluffs, valleys, forests, canyons and amazing waterfalls. Your RV will thank you. Canoeing, kayaking, rafting and floating are popular pastimes in Cherokee’s five whitewater rivers. Those who prefer to see forest sights on foot can set out on 540 miles of hiking trails, including 150 miles of the legendary Appalachian Trail. There are also designated trails for horseback riding and mountain biking where passersby have a chance to see all kinds of wildlife, from salamanders, chipmunks and chickadees to black bears and wild boars.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg occupies 500,000 forested acres in eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. America’s most visited national park hosts nine million guests per year, meaning the peak summer months probably aren’t the best time to visit. This Appalachian sanctuary delivers a wild and wonderful landscape of waterfalls, forests, mountain peaks, quiet coves, trout streams and vibrant wildflowers. Great Smoky is crisscrossed with nature trails where hikers and bikers catch glimpses of bobcats, snapping turtles, woodchucks and river otters. Swimming, tubing, fishing and nature photography are other favorite activities at this amazing park.
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Some short clips of our trip to ober gatlinburg in tennessee Video Rating: 4 / 5
Directly on the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg, adjacent to Ripley’s Aquarium. Kids stay free! Year round specials available. Free WiFi, outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, kiddie pool, fitness room, meeting facility, and great hospitality. Excellent location for large groups! Video Rating: 5 / 5
Question by oliversnovia: How much spending money should I take to Gatlinburg Tenn?
I would like to go to Gatlinburg how much should I take not including food, ride, or motel just spending money
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Answer by Courtney Dollywood is there and it is an awesome amusement park. It’s about $ 50 a person. There are also a lot of shopping outlets like Nike, Old Navy, Journey’s, and tons more! I would take between $ 200-$ 400. Depends on how much you like to shop.
