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Travel to Gatlinburg for a Smoky Mountain Christmas

Ashley — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:20:00 GMT

Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg celebrate the holiday season with the starts of Smoky Mountain Winterfest. Over five million lights are aglow on the Parkway, from Sevierville to Gatlinburg. Plenty of magical Christmas scenes and seasonal spirit fill the atmosphere, creating a unique and truly memorable Smoky Mountain Christmas. This is a great time of year to enjoy southern hospitality with spectacular holiday shows & entertainment steeped with tradition. Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain...(read more)

Ober Gatlinburg perfect Cold Weather Activity

Ashley — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:51:00 GMT

High atop Ski Mountain overlooking Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is Ober Gatlinburg: the winter vacation destination within a day’s drive of over 50 percent of the United States population. At Ober Gatlinburg you can find resort-style skiing with friendly certified instructors. All of the ski instructors at this Gatlinburg attraction are trained regarding modern equipment and techniques. Visitors will feel confident knowing the ski school is a member of both the Professional Ski Instructors of America and...(read more)

“Carnival of Screams” returns to Ripley’s Haunted Adventure

Ashley — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:50:00 GMT

Gatlinburg, Tennessee… Ripley’s Haunted Adventure is celebrating its 9th annual Fright Nights show by bringing back a crowd favorite- “Carnival of Screams”! “Out of all of our themed Fright Nights shows, this one is the one that we have the most requests for,” says Ryan DeSear, General Manager. Those squeamish at the sight of clowns need not enter! A ring-master will greet those guests brave enough to go into the realm of psychotic clowns and side-show oddities. Ripley’s Haunted Adventure, best...(read more)

Gatlinburg is a small wonderland in the Great Smokies

Ashley — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:50:00 GMT

Who knew the Tennessee mountain town of Gatlinburg had so many things to see and do? For starters, take a hike on one of the beautiful trails found at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Go on a guided tour or create your own adventure exploring the park's beautiful forests, waterfalls and wildlife. Just watch out for one of the nearly 1,600 black bears living in the park. After you've become one with nature, enjoy a scenic ride on one of the nation's largest aerial tramways to the mountaintop...(read more)

Getaway for Labor Day in the Smokies

Ashley — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:53:00 GMT

If you’re looking to get away for Labor Day, consider the Smoky Mountains of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. These two beautiful cities are tucked into the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and offer an exciting mix of indoor and outdoor activities. With a splendid selection of shopping, shows, attractions and outdoor adventures, a quick trip to the Smokies is the perfect way to enjoy your time away from work. When you first arrive in Tennessee, you’ll notice the...(read more)

14 Things to do in the Smoky Mountains

Ashley — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:57:00 GMT

The Smoky Mountains are a beautiful vacation spot, whether you have a few days or an entire week to explore. The natural, refreshing outdoor activities combined with the great restaurants and shops create an exciting yet relaxing trip for those of all ages. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is wondrous outdoor mecca providing a myriad of activities for those who enjoy long hikes or short hikes, picturesque views, wildlife watching, waterfalls and the occasional bear sighting....(read more)

Ober Gatlinburg named a Top Attraction in U.S.

Ashley — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:45:00 GMT

TripAdvisor, a travel community, today announced the top 10 amusement parks (outside Orlando) in the U.S., according to traveler popularity and TripAdvisor editors. Ober Gatlinburg made the list at number eight. Ober Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg, Tennessee"We are amazed, and very pleased, due to the prestigious companies on this list," said Kathy Doyle, Marketing Director for Ober Gatlinburg. "I do think (we were included) because we are unique. As far as I know, we are the only ski resort in the country...(read more)

Free things to do in Gatlinburg

Ashley — Wed, 16 May 2007 19:39:00 GMT

In the breathtaking state of Tennessee you’ll find the picturesque Smoky Mountains. Both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are great places to visit for fantastic indoor and outdoor fun! A vacation to the Smoky Mountains is perfect too, because there are so many things to do in the Smoky Mountains. Even better, there are plenty of FREE things to do in the Smoky Mountains! The natural outdoor allure of the Smoky Mountain destinations of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg is easy to understand. ...(read more)

New Tram Cars for Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway

Ashley — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:12:00 GMT

A new era of transportation to the top of Mt. Harrison in Gatlinburg, Tennessee begins when the original cable cars of the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway are replaced by a pair of modernized giant vehicles later this month. Ober Gatlinburg officials announced April 18, 2007 that the switch out of cars in the $1 million project will take place during its annual preventive maintenance period scheduled the last week of April and the first week of May. The cars were purchased through...(read more)

Autumn Tumbles into Tennessee

Ashley — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:01:00 GMT

The Smoky Mountains explode in a riot of color each fall, providing a vibrant backdrop for sightseeing, shopping, dining and more. After practicing her artistry all year, Mother Nature erupts with her finest works in the fall when she splashes almost every color from her palette across Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains. The season typically begins in mid-September, then crescendos in mid-to-late October when trees and wildflowers explode with color.Some years are more colorful than others,...(read more)

Great Vacation Destinations in Tennessee

Ashley — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 20:06:00 GMT

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee-like country music star and local girl Dolly Parton–has attained almost mythic stature. This once-sleepy east Tennessee hamlet has carved out a vacation niche as sweet as hammered chords of a mountain dulcimer.More than 11 million visitors annually cross the blue mist-covered Great Smoky Mountains in search of Pigeon Forge and all things associated with its famous songstress. Pigeon Forge (named for the nearby river and the passenger pigeons that flocked to its banks in...(read more)