Fall and Winter Festivals 2023

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 […]

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Waterfall Hikes

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 […]

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5 Ways To Avoid Crowds in Gatlinburg

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 […]

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Smoky Mountain Restaurant Options in 2023

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 […]

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Pet Friendly In The Smokies

If your trying to plan the perfect pet friendly vacation, then we can get you off to a great start. Guests who come to the Smoky Mountains area know that a Smoky Mountain family vacation is for every member of the family, including the 4-legged ones. To make sure your pet friendly vacation is a […]

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Car Shows of July 2023

Car enthusiasts rejoice! There are more car shows coming up in the Great Smoky Mountains. Not only can you view and explore the vehicles, you also can connect with people selling parts for your motorized baby. Aug. 11-13 Mustang Invasion Run by the Mustang Club of America, the Annual Smoky Mountain Mustang Invasion is held […]

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Wheelchair Accessible Adventures

The Smoky Mountains and American Patriot Getaways cabins have many wheelchair accessible adventures and cabins. An accessible cabin is a property that typically has a level parking spot. In addition, they have no more than one step required for entry, utilize a 3-foot or greater entry door, and include an entry level bedroom and bathroom. The […]

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Bear Safety in the Smokies

Seeing a black bear on your trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an amazing and exciting experience that people are thrilled to share in their social media posts. It’s a “Bucket List” event for many people. With more than 1,600 black bears in the area, the chances of seeing a bear are […]

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