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If you’ve heard of or passed by Speedwerkz and thought of it as just a Gatlinburg car museum, you’re missing out on one of the most unique attractions in Gatlinburg. Car lovers will know immediately that this place is something special, but we want everyone to know just how amazing it is! So bring the kids, your significant other, or a group of friends and get ready to drool over some of the rarest supercars in the world!

Ober Mountain is one of the most popular attractions in the Smoky Mountains! It’s a top winter destination, offering skiing, snowboarding and tubing, and it has water slides and other fun activities in the summer. Whether you’ve never been to Ober or you make sure to visit every time you’re in town, there are some interesting facts you might not know about the attraction! Check out our list of the top 5 things you might not know about Ober Mountain:

One of the most popular things to do when you visit the Smoky Mountains is ride a mountain coaster! Mountain coasters are fun for all ages and allow you to control your own speed. You can go slow and enjoy the views or race around the track at speeds up to 35 miles per hour! There are plenty of great options for mountain coasters in the Smoky Mountains. To help you decide which one to try, we’ve made a list of the top 9 mountain coasters in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

While some attractions are a dime a dozen, there are other vacation destinations that are totally unique to Gatlinburg. The Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum is about as unique as they come. Considered one of Gatlinburg’s hidden gems, this quirky museum is home to over 20,000 pairs of salt and pepper shakers! Featuring shakers of every variety from around the world, this collection is the only one of its kind in the United States. Visit My Smokies has put together a convenient guide with everything you need to know about the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg.

Wine lovers will love sipping the day away along the Gatlinburg Wine Trail! Similar to the Rocky Top Wine Trail, visitors will receive a passport and take it to each of the wineries along the trail. Some of the wineries along the trail have been welcoming visitors for years, such as Tennessee Homemade Wines, while some are newer to the area, like Smokin Banjo and Old Mountain Wine Company! Find out why you should add this wine trail to your vacation itinerary:

When the sun goes down in the Smoky Mountains, there is still plenty of fun to be had! From activities and attractions to local restaurants and live entertainment, tourists and locals alike will find all kinds of ways to spend a great night out on the town.  To help you make the most of your date night in Gatlinburg, or just a fun evening during your vacation, we have put together a guide to a few of the best things to do in Gatlinburg at night.

Have you ever visited Ober Mountain in the winter? If you haven't, you'll definitely want to the next time you're in the Smokies during this time of year! Ober Mountain Gatlinburg snow tubing is one of the most popular winter activities for locals and visitors in Gatlinburg, and you definitely don’t want to miss out on it! Keep reading to learn everything you could possibly need to know about Gatlinburg snow tubing at Ober Mountain:

Ober Mountain is the place to be in the winter! Their ski park comes alive and provides visitors with plenty of opportunities for fun in the snow. Go skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating ... the list goes on! To help you plan your visit, we’ve put together a guide of everything you need to know about Ober Mountain in the winter:

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the time to celebrate spooky season in the Smoky Mountains! There are plenty of things to do and places to explore for a thrilling, scary experience. Take a look at some of the haunted attractions in Gatlinburg, and keep reading to find out about an abandoned ghost town in Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

If you have ever visited Gatlinburg, you have most certainly noticed the Gatlinburg Space Needle that towers above the town! Not only is this structure an iconic area landmark, it is also a fun attraction to visit in downtown Gatlinburg. Today, we are going to be sharing some fun facts that you may not know about the Gatlinburg Space Needle, including things you can do when you visit, and more. Simply read on to find out more!

It doesn’t cost much money to have fun when you visit Gatlinburg, TN! We've told you all about the awesome free things to do in Gatlinburg. Now, we wanted to follow up with a guide to some of the best budget-friendly attractions in the area. Although they might not be free, these activities are definitely light on the wallet and make having fun without overspending easy. Here are 7 of the most popular cheap things to do in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains.