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Have you been to Anakeesta in Gatlinburg yet? The unique theme park opened on Sept. 1, 2017, and since then has been providing magical experiences for families. Plan a visit to Anakeesta this summer to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. To help guarantee you have an amazing time, we’ve put together a guide to the perfect summer trip to Anakeesta in Gatlinburg:

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies has opened a new exhibit called Shipwrecks! The exhibit is the perfect combination of history, education and fun. Now when you visit the Gatlinburg aquarium, you’ll not only be able to interact with sea life, walk through an underwater tunnel and enjoy other unique experiences, but you’ll be able to learn about shipwrecks from around the world! Here is all you need to know about the Gatlinburg aquarium’s new exhibit and other things to do while you’re there:

The Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community is unlike anywhere else in the world! This 8-mile loop located off of the East Parkway is considered America’s largest ground of independent artisans. Visitors to the Arts and Crafts Loop will find about one hundred studios, galleries, and shops that are filled with handcrafted items produced by local artists. If you plan on doing any souvenir hunting during your vacation, this is the place to do it!

The gearhead in your family will love visiting Gatlinburg, Tennessee! The Smoky Mountain area is home to three incredible museums dedicated to exceptional automobiles. These excellent attractions are sure to delight car lovers, but they are also fun for vacationers who don’t know a lug nut from a peanut. To help you make the most of your next getaway, Visit My Smokies has put together a guide to all of the amazing car museums in Gatlinburg TN and the surrounding cities.

It’s time to add a few more items to your Smoky Mountain bucket list! A number of incredible new businesses have opened in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN this year, and you definitely don’t want to miss any of them during your next vacation. To help you keep track of the latest developments in town, Visit My Smokies has put together a guide to seven new attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll definitely want to stop by Savannah Bee Company during your next visit to Gatlinburg, TN! This popular new shop on The Strip is dedicated to gourmet honey, honey-wines, honey-based beauty products, and even more un-bee-lievable items. To help you make the most of your next getaway, Visit My Smokies has put together a convenient guide to everything you need to know about Savannah Bee Company in Gatlinburg.

Visitors to Gatlinburg, TN who are looking for some adrenaline-fueled fun during their vacation will definitely want to stop by Rowdy Bear Mountain! This all new attraction is home to two amazing thrill rides that are guaranteed to get your heart racing. To help you make the most of your next getaway, Visit My Smokies has put together a guide to these exciting new rides in Gatlinburg.

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is home to over 10,000 sea creatures, including sharks, penguins, turtles, and a seemingly endless variety of fish. This summer, the aquarium will host some undersea residents that you don’t see every day: mermaids! Everyone’s favorite mythical creatures will be on hand at Ripley’s in June, July, and August to perform for the aquarium’s many guests. To help you make the most of your next vacation, Visit My Smokies has put together a guide to seeing the mermaids at Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg.

When the sun goes down in Gatlinburg, there is still plenty of fun to be had! Our Smoky Mountain city is home to a wonderful collection of evening activities that are popular with visitors and locals alike. To help you make the most of your vacation, Visit My Smokies has put together a guide to four of the best things to do in Gatlinburg at night.