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Theater stage with lights and wooden floorAre you looking for something out of the ordinary for your Gatlinburg vacation? Different from the other shows in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre is a theatrical company that offers a unique, two-hour, 1890s-style musical production. Currently operating in its 37th year, the show performs completely original content. The Gatlinburg attraction is perfect for people of all ages.

Erik Plakanis and his wife Vesna have always been avid nature lovers, but it wasn’t until one day Erik experienced an epiphany while solo-hiking inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park did the two decide to make their love of nature into a career. Erik quit his job as controller for a video post-production house, Vesna left her career in television, and thus A Walk in the Woods was born in 1996.

People watching fish at aquariumIt comes as no surprise that Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies was awarded a 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. TripAdvisor, a popular travel review website, awards companies a Certificate of Excellence based on the consistent number of positive reviews. Having served over 15 million visitors, the aquarium in Gatlinburg has proven it is a magnificent place to experience the wonders of aquatic life.

Three clear moonshine jarsMarvin "Popcorn" Sutton was an all-American moonshiner, hiding out in the backwoods of Tennessee making white lightning. Being a third-generation moonshiner, Popcorn Sutton spent the last three decades building a reputation as one of the South’s elite makers of white whiskey. He earned the name Popcorn Sutton after an unfortunate incident with a balky barroom popcorn machine, according to interviews with his friends.

Orange sky liftsAre you having trouble deciding what things to do in Gatlinburg? Open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., the Gatlinburg Sky Lift showcases scenic views of fully bloomed flowers and the rolling Little Pigeon River. For daytime riders, the spotlight will shine on the clear mountain-top view of all Gatlinburg attractions, while evening riders will experience the bright, sparkling lights of Gatlinburg.

If you have ever been to the Gatlinburg Visitor Center you will be greeted with a completely remodeled area when you return.  If you have not had a chance to visit before you will easily find the visitor center on the main Parkway of Gatlinburg located at the intersection of US 321 and US 441, just across from a public parking garage, it is a perfect place to start a walking exploration of the city. The landscape surrounding the Gatlinburg Visitor Center has been redesigned to be transformed into

A special time awaits visitors with Night Magic Skiing In Gatlinburg TN from January 2nd through 31st. Visitors can purchase lift tickets to Night Magic Skiing at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort & Amusement Park from 6 PM to 10 PM, Monday through Friday. The resort is located at 1001 Parkway #2 in Gatlinburg. Night Skiing in Gatlinburg TN is a unique way to enjoy the scenery of the Smokey Mountains. The snowy white snows glisten in stark contrast to the dark silhouettes of the surrounding trees. Lights have been

Ober Gatlinburg has everything you need to enjoy a ski trip without a four-wheel drive vehicle or stress of driving on a snowy mountain if you don't enjoy that part. You can get up the mountain on the aerial tramway if you don't want to drive up the mountain road.  Part of the fun of the ski resort can be taking the authentic ski resort style aerial tramway that takes you from the main parkway of Gatlinburg to Ober Gatlinburg. The aerial tramway takes 120 passengers at a time up to the ski resort. Passengers

Families visiting will never run out of fun things to do in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This mountain destination offers a wide range of family attractions and things to see and explore during every season. From downhill skiing and snowtubing in the winter months to enjoying a round of miniature golf and visiting the local museums during the summer, there's sure to be attractions in Gatlinburg TN that will amuse each and every member of your family. These top 8 family attractions in Gatlinburg will involve the whole family through

While the Gatlinburg Parks are best known for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park it also has Ober Gatlinburg high on a mountain top in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in the Great Smokey Mountains. Visitors reach the ski and amusement facility by a tram from downtown Gatlinburg or by car. The ski and snowboarding facilities include nine fantastic trails that are specifically designed for experts and beginners as well as tubing lanes and much more. The nine trails are served by two quads, one surface and one double lift, so waiting

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies voted the number one aquarium by Trip Advisor, home to more than 10,000 exotic colorful sea creatures that represents more than 250 individual species.  To be home to more than 250 individual species varying from sharks, piranhas, and stingray’s to clown fish and penguins the aquarium has to replicate several types of natural environments for each species to feel at home. Some of the environments include the amazon rain forest, shark lagoon and coral reef as well as interactive areas such as touch

By far the largest arts and crafts holiday show in Gatlinburg, TN is the Smoky Mountain Arts and Crafts Festival. This large fall festival is held on an annual basis just as the leaves are beginning to change. The beautiful orange, red and gold leaves make a stunning backdrop to the festivities. The artists display their wares for purchase, and many demonstrate their craft for onlookers. Brooms, pottery, paintings, clothing, utensils, jewelry and baskets are among the spectacular crafts that can be seen at this arts and crafts

Skiing is the main attraction in the winter months at Ober Gatlinburg, but there is so much more. Ice skating, snow tubing, and snowboarding are all options. There is also no need to leave the mountain for any meal as there are plenty of dining and shopping options if the cold gets to be too much. Do you shy away from snowy mountain retreats for fear of getting stranded? I mean, we all know you have to have a four-wheel drive to enjoy a beautiful mountain town covered in