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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 […]

Check out all the amazing boots at Boot Factory Outlet with Erika. All boots are Buy One Pair, Get TWO PAIR FREE! They have an extensive selection of western, work, hiking, fashion boots and much more! Visit their Sevierville & Pigeon Forge locations!

Stay at The Greystone Lodge on the River with Erika, our Smoky Mountain Explorer. The Greystone Lodge on the River is conveniently located in downtown Gatlinburg, so you can park your car and walk or take the trolley! They feature newly renovated rooms, free hot breakfast, outdoor pool and much more! Come see why The Greystone […]

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 […]

If you have a sense of adventure and you’re not afraid to try new things, then this list is just for you. We’ve highlighted five places you should visit if you want to step off from some of the typical tourist routes when you’re visiting the Smokies. Greenbrier A great place for viewing spring wildflowers, […]

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 […]

While we chip away at the last remaining weeks of winter, we thought we’d share some great things to do in the spring while you’re here in the Smoky Mountains. It’s a wonderful time to be outdoors! St. Patrick’s Day Festivities Technically St. Patrick’s Day falls during winter, but it’s sure to put a spring […]

The Island is a wonderful place in Pigeon Forge to eat, play, shop, and enjoy the beauty of the Smokies. If you’re passing through the area, I encourage you to stop for a bit, even if it’s only for a cup of coffee at the Margaritaville Coffee Shop. The Island is packed with interesting and […]

Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini-Golf features 54 holes on 3 different courses! Watch as Erika gets a hole-in-one and makes friends with the barnyard animals! Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini-Golf is located next to the Tanger Outlets in Sevierville.