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5 Sea Animals You Can Interact with at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Posted: 20 Jun , 2019

At Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, you have a chance to interact with some of the sea animals! This is a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most exotic life forms in the world....

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All the Details About the New Summer Tubing at Ober Gatlinburg

Posted: 05 Jun , 2019

Do you find yourself missing the fun of snow tubing during the off season? Now you don't have to! You can have all the fun of tubing even in the middle of summer at the brand new summer tubing attraction...

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Now Open: Gatlinburg SkyBridge and SkyDeck at Gatlinburg SkyLift Park

Posted: 21 May , 2019

You may have heard that the Gatlinburg SkyLift was expanding. We want to tell you more about it! The SkyLift has been added to, making it the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park! You’ll ride the SkyLift to the top of Crockett Mountain...

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Shopping

5 Great Places to Go Shopping in Gatlinburg

Posted: 01 May , 2019

Are you looking for souvenirs to take back home from your vacation? Did you forget your bathing suit or a light jacket? Is shopping just what you like to do on vacation? You’re in a great place since there’s plenty...

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6 Fun Things to Do in Gatlinburg at Gatlin’s Fun Center

Posted: 23 Apr , 2019

You want to take your kids or the person you know who’s a kid at heart to an attraction they’ll love. At Gatlin’s Fun Center, there’s all kinds of activities you can do! The whole family will have something they’ll...

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Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Experience Ziplining in Gatlinburg TN

Posted: 02 Apr , 2019

Whether you have experienced a zipline in the past or are new to this thrilling activity, there is nothing quite like the rush of soaring on a zipline above the Smoky Mountains! If you have ever wanted to fly high above the forest floor like an eagle, this is your opportunity! This is a fun adventure that everyone in your family will enjoy and is sure to be a highlight of your vacation in the Smokies! Here are the top 5 reasons why you should experience ziplining in Gatlinburg TN:

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Events

Synchronous Fireflies 2019 Event at Elkmont

Posted: 02 Apr , 2019

If you want to witness one of the most amazing sights that the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer, then be sure to check out the incredible synchronous fireflies in Elkmont this summer. Many people refer to them as "lightning...

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Lodging

6 Reasons to Stay in a Gatlinburg Cabin Rental on Your Family Vacation

Posted: 25 Mar , 2019

When you stay at a hotel, it can feel cramped when your whole family is in one room. Loud noises from neighbors and traffic can keep you up all night. If you want all the space you need for your...

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Restaurants

Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Entertainment Venue in Gatlinburg Now Open

Posted: 20 Mar , 2019

Downtown Gatlinburg has a brand new entertainment venue, as country music star Blake Shelton has chosen Gatlinburg for his third Ole Red location. Ole Red Gatlinburg is a $9 million, multi-level 16,000-square-foot entertainment venue with a two-story bar and restaurant, retail area, performance space, dance floor and exterior terrace. It offers a menu featuring a few Nashville classics like Hot Chicken & Waffles as well as BBQ, burgers and additional Southern favorites.

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Restaurants

Top 4 Restaurants You Should Visit for the Best Barbeque in Gatlinburg TN

Posted: 20 Mar , 2019

When it comes to delicious southern barbeque, no one prepares a meal quite like the BBQ joints in Gatlinburg! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dig into some of the most amazing barbeque meals to ever hit your...

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