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Spa Treatments at The Island and In Your Cabin

Posted January 14, 2017 by Dusty Camp

Images courtesy of St. Somewhere Spa

Relax at a spa during your stay in the Smoky Mountains. If you’re staying in one of our Pigeon Forge cabins, try the St. Somewhere Spa in Pigeon Forge, or simply bring the spa services to your cabin. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is world famous for both its spectacular mountain scenery and the town’s warm and welcoming resort experience. This has made it a highly popular destination for a relaxing getaway for both single visitors and families.

Visitors tend to spend their days on their feet, either taking in Pigeon Forge’s numerous local attractions or hiking in the nearby Smoky Mountains National Park. After a long and active day, what could be better than treating yourself to a relaxing spa session? There are a number of spas to choose from, including the St. Somewhere Spa. This spa is a part of The Island, a shopping and entertainment center located right in downtown Pigeon Forge on the banks of the Little Pigeon river.
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Pet Friendly Cabins in Pigeon Forge

Posted December 15, 2016 by Dusty Camp

Pigeon Forge has earned its reputation as one of the most hospitable and friendly towns in Tennessee – we have many Pigeon Forge cabins available for accommodation. Families with pets love to stay here, soaking in its mix of a festive attitude and peaceful, pet-friendly attractions.

Drive a short ways southeast of Knoxville and the city life melts away into a whole new world. Pigeon Forge, cupped in the foothills of the Appalachians and nestled against the entrance of the National Park, is a charming and family-friendly town that makes an ideal home base for exploring these mountains. (more…)

Christmas In The Smokies Bluegrass Festival 2016

Posted December 7, 2016 by Dusty Camp

Let’s have some bluegrass for Christmas! It’s time for the Christmas In The Smokies Bluegrass Festival again, happening in Pigeon Forge December 7-10, 2016. Led by Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, the festival features a host of great performers at Smoky Mountain Convention Center at 4010 Parkway (close to Light #8) in Pigeon Forge.

Tickets are available at the door (including a general admission ticket), and the music starts at 5 pm on Wednesday the 7th. Shows start at 4 pm on Thursday, and 11 am on Friday & Saturday. And on Friday there’s a late-night jam session after the show. This is a family-friendly good time.

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Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas 2016

Posted November 9, 2016 by Dusty Camp

Starting the first week of November and ending January 1, Dollywood’s annual Smoky Mountain Christmas festivities for 2016 are plentiful with lots of sparkling lights, colorful characters, seasonal songs and music, classic performances, and much more.

Images courtesy of Dollywood

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Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic and Country Tonite 2016

Posted November 5, 2016 by admin

Country Tonite in Pigeon Forge is supporting Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic during the clinic’s Area County Days 2016 with reduced prices for area locals. The famous Christmas Show is available from November 5 through November 13 at a steal of a ticket price, with kids 12 and under getting in free, and matinees Tuesday-Thursday (November 8-10).

Country Tonite Theatre says it’s “The One Show You Don’t Want To Miss” and we believe it. The Christmas show is especially recognized as stellar entertainment, with dancing, singing, costumes and comedy and extra Christmas characters and sets to give the high-energy show even more zing.

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Old Mill Heritage Day, 2016

Posted September 23, 2016 by Dusty Camp

The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge, TN, is hosting its 13th Annual Old Mill Heritage Day this Saturday, September 24, 2016. Admission is FREE to this family-friendly event, which is open from 10am to 6pm. There will be food and amusements for all ages. Bring blankets and chairs and get comfortable for the whole day.

Images courtesy of the Old Mill

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Fall Rod Run 2016

Posted September 12, 2016 by Dusty Camp

The street party is back again as Pigeon Forge starts its engines for three days and nights of the 34th Annual Fall Rod Run, Thursday-Saturday, September 15-17, 2016. Some of the fanciest custom wheels in the country gather here for this event, the great American art form known as Cruising the Strip.

The event draws thousands of extra visitors into town, come to mingle in the friendly crowds, and to watch the gleaming chrome and paint jobs slowly driving by.There’s lot of muscle on display too, with plenty of supercharged motors loping at low revs, and straining for the highway.

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Shades of the Past Hot Rod Roundup 2016

Posted September 8, 2016 by Dusty Camp

It’s the first weekend after Labor Day, which means for the 34th year running, the annual Shades Of The Past Hot Rod Roundup is coming to Pigeon Forge. The event is held again in Dollywood’s Splash Country grounds, Friday and Saturday, September 9-10, 2016.

Images courtesy of Shades of the Past

Hundreds of amazing vehicles with gleaming paint and lots of muscle – and all of a vintage no later than 1972 – will again gather from all over to show off their lines and celebrate some of America’s best cars ever built. There will be multiple awards and a Second Prize of $10,000 – with the First prize again a ’32 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster, custom built by Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop, a famous native Tennessee operation.

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The Island in Pigeon Forge

Posted August 31, 2016 by Dusty Camp

Located just a few miles up the road from Gatlinburg, TN, The Island in Pigeon Forge is an oasis of fun, food and shopping for you and the entire family. The Island in Pigeon Forge entertainment complex is made up of more than 60 retailer stores and specialty shops, along with 14 restaurants and snack bars, 19 amusement attractions and 1 large hotel.

Anchor the car at the Island for the day during your stay in the area – there’s lots to do just within walking distance. Book a cabin nearby and schedule a day for the family to explore The Island in Pigeon Forge. The amenities are all located on the same grounds: places to eat or get a snack, abundant shopping options, cool attractions – all family-friendly, convenient and fun.

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Summer 2016 at Dollywood

Posted June 10, 2016 by Dusty Camp

What’s on the program at Dollywood this summer? Fun of course, and here are the details on who’s playing, and the special attractions. Summer Lives Here is the summer theme, and it starts on Saturday, June 11, 2016, running through August 7.

There will be shows every day, an evening dance party followed by fireworks every night, and extended hours for the theme park into the night. So if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to take one of Dollywoods thrilling rides by the light of the moon and starlight, now you can find out – strap in for an unforgettable ride in the dark!