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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gatlinburg
107 Park Headquarters Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-4102
An International Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site are located at this popular National Park that has 500,000 acres covering parts of Tennessee and North Carolina and features over 4,000 species of plants and over 800 miles of hiking trails. Activities available including hiking, bicycling, picnicking, scenic drives, swimming, and fishing. There are also many camping sites available in various areas in the park.
Contact: 865-436-1200 |
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Gatlinburg Sky Lift
765 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3205
For over 40 years families have been riding this double chairlift to the top of Crockett Mountain for unforgettable views of the Smokies. Open year round, this lift glides over the Little Pigeon River then climbs to an elevation of 1,800 feet.
Contact: 865-436-4307 |
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Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
Downtown Gatlinburg, June 17 - August 13
Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales is a summer-long street performance event featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans portraying time periods as far back as 1800. |
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Gatlinburg Craftsman's Fair
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Art, crafts and music lovers can find almost 200 booths featuring some of the nation's finest work. Artisans and craftspeople are on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Live Country & Bluegrass entertainment. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
http://www.craftsmenfair.com
Contact: 865/436-7479 |
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Free Parkway Trolly
June 27 - August 14
Visitors to Gatlinburg have an additional means to explore the Parkway via this new shuttle route which is free for the summer. |
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Autumn Colors in the Smokies
September 15 - November 15, Great Smoky Mountains
The marvelous colors of autumn actually light up the Smokies for seven weeks or more as the peak elevations move down the mountainsides from the highest elevations to the foothills. |
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Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
Throughout Gatlinburg, September 15 - October 31
Offering mouth-watering recipes of homemade chili ranging from mild and delightful to wild and adventurous, the City of Gatlinburg hosts its 22nd annual Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff on Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. on the popular Downtown Parkway. |
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| Things to Do In Pigeon Forge |
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The Diner's "Hot Nights, Cool Cars" Cruise-In
Throughout Pigeon Forge, July 23
Open Cruise In. Trophies will be awared for: Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese. 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitors enjoy Games, Drawings & Prizes (before 9:00 p.m.) Music by Gary’s Sound Machine. (865) 908-1904 |
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2nd Annual Smoky Mountain Championship Cornhole Tournament
August 6, Old Mill Square in Pigeon Forge, TN.
For information call 865-428-0771. |
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2nd Annual Smoky Mountain Civil War & Relic Show
August 27-28, Smoky Mountain Convention Center.
For more information call 1-800-223-6707 or visit www.smokymountaincivilwarshow.com |
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CELEBRATE FREEDOM
August 1 -31
Celebrate Freedom!™ as Pigeon
Forge Salutes America's Veterans
and the freedom they fought for.
Special discounts available from
participating businesses.
865-453-8574 or 800-251-9100 |
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DOLLYWOOD NIGHTS
August 8-14
Dollywood has extended hours.
www.dollywood.com |
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SHADES OF THE PAST
ROD RUN XXIX
September 9-10,Dollywood's Splash Country
Call Dan Draper at 865-995-2009
www.shadesofthepast.com |
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