by American Patriot Getaways
A Smoky Mountain Christmas is something to behold and savor at Dollywood. With million of lights, music throughout, wonderful smells and tastes, it’s a can’t-be-missed visit for the holidays. Enjoy Christmas at Dollywood now through Jan. 6. Dollywood has transformed from fall to winter and is full of Christmas joy – and more than 6 […]
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2023 in the Great Smoky Mountains! You can cook a feast in one of our beautiful cabins or create a new tradition by going out for a Thanksgiving meal. There are plenty of restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville. Check out our list below, with specialty menus linked where […]
It’s time to settle in for Some Creepy Smoky Mountain Ghost Stories. It’s campfire season and that means smores and ghost stories! We have a few to curl your toes and keep you company while you’re in the Great Smoky Mountains in a cozy and safe cabin. Or if you feel adventurous, go check out […]
When’s the best time of year to visit the Smokies (What to do in the different seasons, highlighting the upcoming fall)? Let’s start with autumn! Crisp fall mornings and warm afternoons are great for taking in the incredible mountain trails. And with 850 miles of backcountry trails, there’s a path for everyone in the Great […]
Leaf Color Change of 2023 is here! Stretching over 500,000 acres into both North Carolina and Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains are home to thousands of species of plants and wildlife that have been thriving and diversifying for millennia, as one of the world’s few International Biosphere Reserves. Take a drive along one of the […]
How do we know it’s time for winter and fall festivals 2023? There’s a crispness in the air and the leaves are beginning to turn in their spectacular fashion in the Great Smoky Mountains. Fall festivals start this week! Townsend Fall Heritage Festival – September 29 – 30 In beautiful and unique Townsend, check out […]
Are you looking for a waterfall hike? The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a popular vacation getaway for good reason. We have beautiful mountain peaks, many of the highest in the eastern US. We’re also home to more than 2900 miles of flowing streams. Flowing streams means plenty of waterfalls! Ask any visitor to […]
Sometimes we just want to avoid crowds in Gatlinburg and get away from everyone except our loved ones when we vacation. The Great Smoky Mountains is perfect for doing just that. The Smokies are the place to enjoy the quiet of the mountains, a secluded cabin, walks in the woods, wildlife, fishing, or a peaceful […]
Creamy, yummy ice cream is on the menu all throughout the Great Smoky Mountains. Here are eight of our favorite spots to get unique ice cream any-time-of-year treat. The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar Meet Me in the Mountains is the signature shake here. Smokey (sic) Mountain Crunch ice cream in a vanilla frosted Custom Designed […]
New Smoky Mountain restaurant options are booming in the cities in Tennessee. A new diner in Gatlinburg and one in Pigeon Forge; a cider company and a pizza and wine bar in Pigeon Forge; barbeque joints in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville; and pizza, coffee, lobster; and Peruvian restaurants in Sevierville have been added to the […]
