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Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival and Fall Colors in the Smoky Mountains

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Fall is coming and nothing alerts us to the change in seasons like the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival, which runs from mid-September through October. This is a county-wide celebration with a huge number of attractions including festivals, hay rides, live entertainment, music, food, apple picking, hot cider, all manner of pumpkins & scarecrows, and an outpouring of unique arts and crafts. (more…)

Dollywood

One of the great attractions in the Smoky Mountains area is Dollywood, a wonderful theme park co-owned by singer Dolly Parton and located at Pigeon Forge, within easy reach of our Dollywood cabins. A multi-park experience in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Dollywood offers fun and entertainment for children and grown-ups alike. (more…)

Whitewater Rafting near Gatlinburg: Thrilling or Just Chilling on the Pigeon River

For whitewater rafting near Gatlinburg, the Pigeon River is the place to go. The area around Hartford, TN, 45 minutes from Gatlinburg, has a number of excellent whitewater outfitters running 1 1/2 to 2 hour tours down the river (See below for a list of top outfitters). Depending on your taste, your trip can be an thrilling whitewater experience, or just a nice day on the water with the kids. (more…)