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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!

Check out Ripley’s Haunted Adventure with Erika, if you dare! Ripley’s Haunted Adventure is filled with screams and frights, you won’t want to go in alone! Children under 6 are not allowed to enter. Be sure to check it out next time you’re in Gatlinburg for a bone-chilling good time!

Learn how to be a blacksmith with Erika at Iron Mountain Metal Craft. In under an hour, make a knife out of a railroad spike or horseshoe. Learn how to twist, taper & bend and leave with a finished piece of ironwork and a custom leather sheath. An experience that lasts a lifetime!

Grab the chips, the dip, and the couch, because all of your favorite games are on! What do you do when you’re traveling, though, and want to catch the game with a bunch of other fans? We have the answers right here with four different locations to pick from for watching the game. Blue Moose Burgers […]