How Long Has It Been Since You’ve Had a Smoky Mountains Vacation?
A Smoky Mountains Vacation is a rite of passage for many Americans. If it has been several years since you have been in Smoky Mountain TN, you should start planning a return trip. The Great Smoky Mountains feature ancient mountains, old-growth forests, striking assortments of wildflowers, black bears, elk, and other wildlife. Visitors wondering what to do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge will be pleasantly surprised to learn that many new attractions have been built. Gatlinburg is next door to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg’s prized Ripley's Believe
Back in Time to Learn About Ancestors in the Smokies
As we’ve said before, part of the allure of the Smoky Mountains is the chance to see history, to learn about the people who carved a living out of this formerly remote area. When there is a festival to celebrate our ancestors, everyone gets a chance to relive what made those pioneers so special.
Celebrities Come to Life in Pigeon Forge, Sort of
If you thought Dolly Parton was the only celebrity you could see in the Smoky Mountains, boy, are you wrong! Thanks to the Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge, you can see Brad Pitt, Elvis Presley, Natalie Portman, Marilyn Monroe and other stars. Well, in wax form. The only wax museum in the country dedicated entirely to celebrity figures, this two-story museum brings Hollywood to the Smoky Mountains. You can get so close to the stars that you may start to believe they’re alive.
Guest Blog from Ripley’s Entertainment of the Smokies
At Ripley’s we are ever changing and adding new additions to our attractions to allow families to create new memories. This year we have added new things everywhere to give yet another fresh touch.
Skydive Without Getting in a Plane
Have you ever wanted to skydive, but weren't real interested in going that far up in the sky? Well, in Pigeon Forge you can experience the sensation of flying without jumping out of a plane. Flyaway Indoor Skydiving is located at stoplight #5 in Pigeon Forge. It is the country’s first vertical wind tunnel, which allows you to body fly. Here’s how it works:
Upside-Down in Pigeon Forge, But On Purpose
So you’re driving through Pigeon Forge TN, noticing all the attractions when suddenly you do a double-take. What is that building doing upside down? And more importantly, what is going on inside it?
Zorbing in Pigeon Forge
If I say, “Have you tried ZORB?”, your first reaction maybe, “Is that a new ice cream?” or “That horrible disease?” The answer to both is no; ZORB is a crazy way to get moving and it’s in Pigeon Forge.
Fightin’ Fussin’ and Feudin’ in Pigeon Forge
Of all the feuds in this country’s history (red state/blue state, Coke/Pepsi, grapes in chicken salad/no grapes in chicken salad), perhaps none is more famous than the Hatfields and McCoys disagreement. This interstate spat began during the Civil War and while it didn't last past the turn of the century, it made its way into the folklore of the nation. And now, if you visit Pigeon Forge, you can get involved in this fight, complete with a tasty meal, singing and dancing.
Dolly Parton’s Stampede in the Smokies
You probably think dinner shows are pretty easy to do. The audience sits at their table while actors on stage go through their rehearsed lines. Everyone applauds and enjoys their meal. Well, in Pigeon Forge, there’s a place where dinner and a show aren’t like that at all. Some of the participants weigh more than 1,000 pounds and have actors hanging off of them or doing flips on their backs, have to run at full speed only to stop within feet of a wall and do all this while the audience cheers them on.
Dolly Parades Around Town
Everybody loves a parade, right? The pageantry, the notable guests, and the music – it all comes together in a display unlike any other. And the best part is that you don’t have to move; just sit in your chair and watch it all pass by.
A Titanic Anniversary
Saturday, April 14 marks the 100th anniversary of perhaps the most famous shipwreck in American history – the Titanic. To mark this momentous occasion, the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge is hosting “A Night to Remember: An Original Musical Tribute to the Titanic”.
Get Your Motor Running
You’ve heard about different places not having all four seasons? Like Alaska, which has winter and the Fourth of July? Well, here in the Smokies, we have 5 seasons – Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring, and car show.
Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament Offers Prizes for Top Anglers
One of the sure signs of spring in the Smoky Mountains is people standing up to their waists in the rivers, casting a fly in hopes that a trout will rise and engage them in that generations-old battle between a fisherman and his quarry. And come this April, you can do that and win money!
International Flair in the Smokies
By now, you’re probably aware of one of the signature attractions of the Smoky Mountains, Dollywood. It is a very unique experience, with lots of different opportunities for people of all ages. And this month, Dollywood creates a cultural atmosphere of fun by introducing visitors to world music, global art and foreign food. All right here in Sevier County!
Wild Ride in Pigeon Forge
You’re probably familiar with Dollywood, the signature attraction in Sevier County that’s not a national park. And you know it has a little of everything for the family. Some of the most popular rides they offer are their rollercoasters. And they’ve got a real doozie debuting this spring – the Wild Eagle.