Dollywood Pigeon Forge, Tennessee – Summerlong Extended Operating Hours with Nightly Fireworks, Season-Long Marquee of New Shows Lead the Biggest Entertainment Year In Dollywood’s 28-Year History

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From spring’s Cirque Shanghai to Dollywood’s A Christmas Carol, and The Great American Summer in between, Dollywood’s award-winning entertainment takes center stage. Pigeon Forge, TN – March 2013 / Hospitality 1ST / Dollywood treats its 2013 guests to more shows …

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Spring in the Smoky Mountains near Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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During the spring time of year, the Smoky Mountains begin to bloom! Spring break trips to Pigeon Forge will be filled with fun for all ages.   From Car Shows to Bar-B-Que and Bluegrass, the Smoky Mountains has something to …

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Clingmans Dome to be open early for visitors this Friday February 15th, 2013

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In a change from the norm, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has decided to open Clingmans Dome Road to visitors starting this Friday, February 15th, 2013. The road is a popular high elevation destination and typically closes in winter …

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Frequently Asked Questions about visiting Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Great Smoky Mountain Cabins

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Those planning a Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge Smoky Mountain vacation usually have similar questions in mind when making their plans. Below are a number of frequently asked questions. Cabins, Chalets and Condos How many cabins does American Patriot Getaways rent? We …

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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee will ring in 2013 with its 12th annual “Dance with the Sharks” New Year’s Eve Party. Dec. 31, 2012.

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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies will ring in 2013 with its 12th annual “Dance with the Sharks” New Year’s Eve Party. Dec. 31, 2012. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the underwater world of Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies …

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Thousand of Santas will be running down the parkway in Pigeon Forge Sunday and they will be running for a good cause in the Santa Hustle 5K

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Thousand of Santas will be running down the parkway in Pigeon Forge Sunday and they will be running for a good cause. The second annual Santa Hustle will start at Wilderness at the Smokies resort in Sevierville on December 9 …

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Pigeon Forge Packs 304 Events into Wilderness Wildlife Week 2013: 23rd annual salute to Great Smoky Mountains National Park scheduled Jan. 12-19, 2012

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Pigeon Forge, TN – November 2012 / Hospitality 1ST / When Pigeon Forge launched Wilderness Wildlife Week 22 years ago, there were four programs on a single Saturday afternoon. The upcoming 23rd annual winter event will last eight days and …

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Ober Gatlinburg in Gatlinburg, Tennessee has been making snow in the tubing area and WILL OPEN Snow Tubing at 11 a.m. this Friday, November 16th, 2012!

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Click Here to view the webcam and see the SNOW MAKING progress! Available sessions this weekend: Friday, 11/16 ~ 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm  $20 per person, per session Saturday, 11/17 ~ 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm  …

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2012 Thanksgiving Fireworks at Titanic Pigeon Forge, TN. November 22, 2012 at 7:30pm

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A year of paying tribute to the 2,208 souls aboard Titanic comes to a dramatic and energetic conclusion this Thanksgiving at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The night sky will be filled with a major fireworks show …

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The Great American Summer Highlight Dollywood’s 2013 Season: New Shows, Fireworks and Exntended Hours at the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Theme Park

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Fresh off a fourth consecutive Golden Ticket Award for Best Shows, Dollywood announces new shows, festival headliners, a fireworks finale and summer-long celebration that span the 2013 season. “Of course I’m really proud of our four Golden Ticket Awards for …

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