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
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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
Girlfriend Getaway Guide to the Smokies
While they might not be as high on your list as other destinations in the region, the Great Smoky Mountains, known as the Smokies, are actually a great place to spend a girlfriend getaway. There's not much of a nightlife scene, but there are plenty of activities to keep you and your friends entertained. And don't miss all the restaurants and shopping! Eating in the … [Read more...] about Girlfriend Getaway Guide to the Smokies
Southern Stays: Margaritaville Island Hotel Pigeon Forge
The Great Smoky Mountains have some quirky places to stay, including where it is Christmas year-round, but Margaritaville Island Hotel may be the most unique. Mississippi-born Jimmy Buffet's brand of restaurants, casinos, and hotels has locations throughout Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Caribbean. But the Pigeon Forge location brings the atmosphere of the islands … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Margaritaville Island Hotel Pigeon Forge
