The Great Smoky Mountains are a year-round destination for all ages. Each of the towns that make it up has its own attractions, restaurants, and experiences. But perhaps the most well-known is Pigeon Forge. Named for an iron forge established in the 1800s, the town is known for its ties to country music legend Dolly Parton, the arts and crafts community, and plentiful … [Read more...] about Why Winter is the Best Time for a Trip to Pigeon Forge
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5 Easy Day Trips from Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee, was the original state capital and boasts such accomplishments as being home to the Tennessee Valley Authority, the 1982 World's Fair, and its role in the Manhattan Project. Whether you are skipping town to see new sights or avoid the madness of game day, these locations are sure to impress. It’s easy to pick up your rental car downtown … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Day Trips from Knoxville
How to Spend a Weekend in Pigeon Forge
I’ve been visiting Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains for as long as I can remember, especially since it’s an easy drive from where I live in Atlanta. For many years, that meant a family vacation in both summer and winter, where all of us could do something different for our interests. I visited last year, meeting up with friends coming from … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Weekend in Pigeon Forge
Visiting Dollywood’s Splash Country
Located adjacent to Dollywood, the family-friendly theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, owned by country music star Dolly Parton, Dollywood Splash Country is a seasonal water park where visitors come to cool off. There are over 25 water slides spread across the 35 acres. The park is open from mid-May to the end of August. Buying Tickets to Dollywood's Splash … [Read more...] about Visiting Dollywood’s Splash Country
Visiting Dollywood in Pigeon Forge
Dollywood is a 150-acre family-friendly theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee owned by country music star Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Entertainment, the group behind other parks like Silver Dollar City, Stone Mountain, and Wild Adventures. Nearly three million travelers come to the park from March to December, the park's operating months. It's one of the most popular … [Read more...] about Visiting Dollywood in Pigeon Forge
