by American Patriot Getaways
Looking for live music during your trip to The Great Smoky Mountains? With their rich history in music, the towns of Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains are filled with music year round – from bands at bars and restaurants and outdoor traveling musicians to festivals, holiday events and all the shows at Dollywood Amusement Park. Bars […]
Seeing the Smoky Mountains from above them is spectacular and Great Smoky Mountains National Park has some terrific options for exploring. The fire towers – once used as manned lookouts along the heavily forested mountains – are excellent spots for viewing the mountains, seeing for hundreds of miles. Most of them require hiking in but […]
Missing the Smoky Mountains but a trip isn’t in the cards right now? You’re not alone! When you can’t make it to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge we have fun ways to bring the mountains to you in your very own home. We’ve even compiled our favorite list of recipes from Gatlinburg and recipes from Pigeon […]
Oh St. Valentine! How will you celebrate your love this year on this heart-filled, candy and flower-laden Feb. 14? We have many ideas for celebrating in The Great Smoky Mountains – adventure filled, romantic, silly, cozy and fun. Here’s your guide to Valentine’s Day in Gatlinburg for 2021! Renew your vows! Titanic Sweetheart Month February […]
A trip to Elkmont, Tennessee, is sure to be filled with mystery and storytelling. Once a settlers’ village, then a logging community, its lively existence came to an end as a wealthy visitors’ country club community that Smoky Mountains National Park let fade into its current dilapidated state. Just 15 minutes from Gatlinburg, Elkmont offers […]
Hankering for something at 8, 9 or 10 p.m. after a full-day hiking or seeing a show, maybe ziplining or skiing, fishing or kayaking on Little Pigeon River? Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville have several options, even some open late-late like in the big cities. Gatlinburg Late Night Eats In Gatlinburg, there are several late-night […]
Come to the Smokies for all your favorite shows, rides and food, along with all the new attractions and restaurants added in 2020 and coming in 2021. Get high in the sky for the incredible views on a chairlift or from one of the thrilling, heart stopping Monster rides. Take a walk in the or […]
Booking a cabin in a resort has lots of benefits, mostly added amenities such as pools, golf courses and tennis courts that are shared with the community. In addition to great amenities in your cabin – game rooms, theater rooms, hot tubs and even swimming pools – there are even more nearby that make for […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park stretches across more than 800 square miles of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. The northwestern half of the range gives way to a series of elongate ridges known as the “Foothills” that includes a not-quite finished scenic and lightly traveled road called Foothills Parkway. As of 2018, the scenic Foothills Parkway comprised 33 […]
Looking for a quick pick-me-up? How about a tasty pastry? Whether you want a warm cup of black coffee or a sweet, cold drink with all the extras, we have a coffee shop for you! Keep reading to find the best coffee shops in Smoky Mountains. Gatlinburg The Donut Friar The Village in Gatlinburg is […]
