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Camping in the Smoky Mountains: Best Campgrounds, Camping Types, and Planning Tips
Updated for 2026 with refreshed campground info, park camping guidance, and trip-planning tips. Camping in the Smoky Mountains can mean a lot of different things, and that is exactly why so many travelers love it here. Some people want a full-hookup RV site near Pigeon Forge attractions. Others want a tent under the trees, a […]
Outdoor Fun in the Smoky Mountains
The choices of having outdoor fun in Smoky Mountains seem to be endless! Let us tell you about a few: mountain biking, riding stables, ATV rides, and slipping and sliding down a 1000 foot hill in an 11 foot ball! Climbworks Mountain Bike—Have you ever wanted to go bike riding in the mountains, but there […]
Play Golf in the Great Smoky Mountains
It’s Tee Time! Play some great golf in the Smoky Mountains, whether it’s River Island Golf Club or Sevierville Golf Club, it’s world class. Golfing in the Smoky Mountains The Sevierville Golf Club—The “Best in the Smokies”, two 18-hole championship courses: The Highlands, a par 70 with rolling hills and freshwater ponds and The River, […]
Smoky Mountains Mini-Golf
Who loves mini-golf? The whole family does, mom, dad and even the kids! In the Smoky Mountains, your family will want to play all the mini-golf courses. Let’s take a peek at them to see which one you might want to try first. Here they are: Circus Golf, Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini-Golf, Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s […]
Gatlinburg’s Local Artisans
Come and enjoy the work of Gatlinburg’s own artisans and crafters. No matter what area of art interests you the most, you’ll find your niche within the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community. This historic 8-mile loop is known as the Tennessee Heritage Arts & Crafts Trail, and is an ideal location for showcasing local creative […]
Shopping in the Pigeon Forge Area
Did someone say shopping? There are so many places to shop in Pigeon Forge. From outlet malls to specialty knife showrooms, there’s a stop for everyone in your group when you visit the area. Outlet Shopping Options Tanger Outlets The Tanger Outlets offer visitors over 2,200 outlet stores. Save money by stopping by and taking […]