Location: gatlinburg

For the second year in a row, we took a trip to Gatlinburg just prior to the Easter holiday. Even though we’ve been to Gatlinburg more than 10 times now, we are giddy with excitement every time we make the trip here from Ohio. Every year brings new surprises and also some old favorites are […]

The Smokies are a great place to celebrate the seasons and events. What better place to celebrate a wedding, birthday, or a family reunion, than right here in the Smokies? We’ve picked out several venues for you that complement various types of events. 1. Bridal/Wedding Shower Margaritaville at The Island has a unique atmosphere for […]

Caring for the Earth is backed by the people of the Smokies.  From April 17 through the 21st, you’ll find several activities you can participate in to help the Earth’s health and your own. Spur Clean-Up—April 18, 2017 From 9 a.m. until noon, you can support the Spur area as volunteers reign in the trash. […]

Gatlinburg is full of attractions, restaurants, shopping, and family entertainment. It’s also a wonderful place to stay for your visit. Less than ten miles away from Pigeon Forge, there is easy access to all of the best places to spend your vacation. We’ve highlighted five great types of places to stay in Gatlinburg so you […]

Are you considering a visit to the Smokies as part of a spring break that lines up with Easter? Perhaps you’re planning a long weekend getaway over Easter weekend. In either case, the Smoky Mountains have plenty of fun-filled activities for the Easter season. We’ve highlighted four family-oriented activities for you to consider during the […]

Go snow tubing with Erika at Ober Gatlinburg! They offer 90-minute sessions and you can sled down as many times as you would like! No need to huff back up to the top, let the Magic Carpet do the work for you. You may now purchase your tubing tickets in advance, which isn’t a bad […]

The Smokies are an incredible place with a rich cultural heritage. There are so many local craftspeople that call the Smokies home. When you visit, you can see unique pieces of art, such as handmade pottery, quilts, jewelry, leather goods, furniture, and more. We’ve handpicked some local craft shops that we recommend you stop at […]

The Ripley’s Attraction Combo package is an excellent way to save money on a bunch of the best Pigeon Forge attractions at one time. With the Aquarium of the Smokies as the base, you can choose to add on anywhere from two to seven more attractions. They are suitable for the following: Ripley’s Believe It […]

Join Erika as she stops at some of her favorite locations on the Gatlinburg Strip! With so many to choose from, it’s hard to decide! Erika’s top locations include: Doc Collier Moonshine Distillery, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Fannie Farkle’s Food & Fun Parlor, Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery, Gatlinburg Sky Lift, Sugarlands Distilling Company, Dick’s Last […]

Wander through Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze & Candy Factory with Erika! You’ll see yourself over and over again as you navigate through the mirror maze. At the end you’re greeted with wall to wall candy at Ripley’s Candy Factory! Located in downtown Gatlinburg.