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A visit to the Great Smoky Mountains offers many outdoor adventures from a scenic drive, hiking on nature trails, viewing and photographing wildlife, bike riding, and horseback riding.  And one great place to head to for your adventure just a short drive from the Pigeon Forge area is the Cades Cove Loop in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  Cades Cove has a large loop for a scenic drive, bike ride or horse back ride.
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Getting away to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, with the family is a good time that everyone will remember forever. When deciding what to do in Pigeon Forge for families the attractions to select from offer many entertainment options while also relaxing in the Great Smoky Mountains. The many attractions in Pigeon Forge add to the excitement and fun everyone will experience while relaxing in the Great Smoky Mountains.Continue Reading

If your trip to the Smokey Mountains is going to include some shopping time and you are into the top brand names available but like to find a bargain you will want to plan on shopping at Tanger Five Oaks Outlet in Sevierville TN. You will find top brands for fashion for the whole family, shoes, jewelry, electronics, home decorating, and kitchenware and food. Located just north of Pigeon Forge, TN on the main parkway in Sevierville at stop light 13. Tanger Five Oaks Outlet Shopping center is an arrangement of outdoor shops grouped in cluster arrangements totaling over 100 stores and 3 restaurants – you may want to schedule a couple of afternoons or mornings to explore all of the shops.Continue Reading

Gatlinburg, TN is a popular vacation spot that borders the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Families come for the ski resorts, the unique exhibits, historical museums and family-oriented music theaters, while couples come for the romantic ambience. Regardless of what brings you to Gatlinburg, you will want to know where to eat in Gatlinburg, and you will have access to many restaurants that offer you a great view of the mountain and beautiful scenery.Continue Reading

Pigeon Forge Tennessee is one of those unique vacation spots where there is something for each member of the family to enjoy. With so many area attractions, shopping, and beautiful scenery, all ages can have fun on a Pigeon Forge Family Vacation. Spring break is an ideal time to go, the air warms up and the kids are out of school. Start planning your trip by booking a great hotel with a pool, so you have a place to unwind at the end of each day. Then choose from the many exciting adventures in the Great Smoky Mountain’s to fill the afternoons.Continue Reading

In Ober Gatlinburg once the temperature drops and the humidity is low enough if there is no snow on the mountain, they are able to make their own, allowing them to cover their mountain in snow even when Jack Frost hasn’t visited for a while. They have crews that work 24 hours a day and seven days a week to make sure that there is snow on the mountains for the visitors to enjoy. Many people that used to travel north to ski the slopes are now finding that they can find the same thrill of skiing in the south at Ober Gatlinburg. The winter activities can typically be enjoyed at Ober Gatlinburg starting before Christmas and through early March.

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Wine lovers get ready for your next destination and add Pigeon Forge to your itinerary. The Mountain Valley Winery is a gem in a string of beauties on the Rocky Top Wine Trail. Venture into Tennessee and discover an abundance of delicious wine samples, ripe for the tasting. You’ll find several wineries in the Smoky Mountains that lay claim to fame as the Rocky Top Wine Trail in the Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg areas. They include the Mountain Valley Winery, the Apple Barn Winery,Sugarland Cellars, Eagle Springs Winery and the Hillside Winery. Apple wines, fruit wines, and classic Italian wines are there for the taking, providing something for each individual taste. Wines are divided into classifications of semi-sweet, dessert or sparkling, and dry to help visitors in their selection. Name your pleasure and you’re sure to find a wine to your liking in these quaint, small wineries. Sampling is free and if you visit each winery on the Rocky Top Wine Trail, you’ll be given a passport that will earn you a souvenir glass when your journey is complete.Continue Reading

Will you be spending some of your Christmas time in Pigeon Forge? You have a lot to choose from when deciding what to do in Pigeon Forge. Christmas time in Pigeon Forge is one of the best times of the year to visit. This Smoky Mountain town takes the holiday season very seriously, in fact, Pigeon Forge earned the number three spot on Time magazine’s list of the “The 9 Most Christmas Towns in America” in 2011. Whether you are on a romantic getaway or creating family traditions, you will have an enjoyable and unforgettable experience in the Pigeon Forge area.Continue Reading

Winterfest Pigeon Forge 2012 has an incredible array of over five million twinkling electric lights that envelope every bush, tree, pole, and building in the quaint town. The event is ideal for those looking for a last minute special holiday getaway that is sure to awaken feelings of nostalgia for the season. This year’s event, running from November 6, 2012 through February 28, 2013, marks the 23rd anniversary of Winterfest in Pigeon Forge. One of the best ways to experience the holiday splendor is a trip on the Winterfest Trolly Tour of Lights. The fun-filled ride features great views of the spectacular luminaries and holiday-themed decorations. Passengers can embark on their journey from the heart of downtown Pigeon Forge in Patriot Park, the site of the Pigeon Forge Trolley Station. The Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights is scheduled from November 6, 2012 through December 31, 2012.Continue Reading

Planning family reunions can be allot of work and coordination especially if you want family members that must travel to meet to have a convenient meeting area. If you want to chose a centralized area that has many entertainment options for your family to have wonderful memories from to last a lifetime Pigeon Forge TN offers a great back drop.  If you choose Pigeon Forge TN to host your family reunions then Oak Tree Lodge is the perfect location to offer all of your accommodations.Continue Reading