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In response to the tragic wildfires in the Smoky Mountains, we are listing companies that are donating locally and directly to help wildfire victims, keep the Smokies Mountain Tough and Smokies Strong. If you would like to add your own products to the list, post in the comment section at the bottom of this post […]

Whether you’re here for the holiday season or any other time of year, the Smokies is a great place for shopping for Christmas. Especially in light of the horrific tragedy experienced in the area with wildfires and evacuations, if and when you can support any of the area businesses, please do when it’s safe! Businesses […]

Accompany Erika at Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland hosted at Tennessee Smokies Baseball Stadium. Experience the world’s largest fully synchronized LED Christmas light and music show from the comfort and warmth of your vehicle! Be sure to stop by Santa’s Workshop, which is free with admission to the light show! Sevierville’s show is open November 4, 2016 to […]

Get in the holiday spirit with Erika at Biblical Times‘ The Christmas Story. They share the true story of Christmas as told in the Bible through the eyes of Simeon. Catch a behind the scenes interview with the cast. Bring the entire family and make this your holiday tradition!

If you plan on staying here in the Smokies for the holidays, what better way to experience it than from the comfort of your cabin that has all its “halls” decked out for Christmas? We’ve done all the hard work for you and selected some great cabins that offer a full-blown holiday atmosphere. Some of […]

Hold on tight at Ripley’s Moving Theater as you turn, dip and fly through two films! You will feel as if you’re part of the movie with their state of the art theater with digital effects and motion seats. Ripley’s Moving Theater is fun for the whole family!

Check out Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in Gatlinburg with Erika, our Smoky Mountain Explorer. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium has 500 exhibits, artifacts and oddities from around the world on 3 floors! You won’t believe your eyes at this fun and interactive Odditorium.

Winter is here already? I know we just saw the peak of fall foliage in the Smoky Mountains, but the Smokies starts their festivities off early. Early, like the second week of November! Gatlinburg Gatlinburg Winter Magic kicks off with a toasty Chili Cookoff from 5–8 p.m. on November 9th, which coincides with the start […]

Pigeon Forge is home to fabulous authentic Southern food and pure hospitality. With so many places to choose from and different styles of food to sample, you won’t leave here hungry unless you decide to skip a meal. Mel’s Diner When we took our family vacation in early August, we rolled into Pigeon Forge just […]

Eat your way through the Smoky Mountains with Erika as she enjoys some of our favorite restaurants! Spend a romantic evening at The Melting Pot, enjoy a burger and shake at Mel’s Classic Diner, a 50’s style diner, and feel like family at Mama’s Farmhouse with their incredible hospitality and award winning biscuits!