Forbidden Caverns
If you’re looking to cool off in Sevierville, head underground…. Seriously. The Forbidden Caverns, one of the most well-known Sevierville attractions, keeps a temperature of 58 degrees throughout the year and can be a great respite for families, or just yourself, if you’re driving through Sevierville to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge, […]
Hiwassee / Ocoee State Park
Whitewater rafting! That is the main reason that you come to Hiwassee / Ocoee State Park in Tennessee. With plenty of diversity in the water you can find those portions that are as tame or as wild as you want them to be. The Ocoee is the premier whitewater river in the southeast. With class […]
Cooper Creek Trout Farm
From trout tournaments to just recreational fly fishing, the Smoky Mountain trout brings many visitors to the National Park each year. However, trout fishing is not necessarily the easiest way to spend a day in the Smokies. It actually takes time and lots of patience to become good at and requires a lot of gear […]
Black Friday in the Smokies
Black Friday! Those two words have become as synonymous with Thanksgiving as turkey and dressing. And it’s no different in the Smoky Mountains. In fact, some say the towns of Sevierville and Pigeon amp it up even further when it comes to after Thanksgiving shopping. The two mountain towns have each become a shopping destination […]
Kayaking in the Smokies
Maybe you have been whitewater rafting in the Smokies a few times and you have decided that it would be fun to try something new. Or maybe you are a kayaker and you have brought your own boat to the Smokies. Either way, the Smoky Mountains have a great way for you and your boat […]
Carver’s Orchard
If you ever find yourself in Cosby, Tn, make sure you ask the locals about a little place called Carver’s Orchard. There, you’ll not only find the orchard, you’ll also find a farmer’s market and a restaurant at Carver’s that boasts one of the best fried apple pies in East Tennessee. Carver’s Orchard is a […]
Appalachian Trail – A History
Appalachian Trail A History The Appalachian Trail is one of the big draws for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Conceived in the 20s, this brain child of Benton MacKaye had the first section established in 1923 and now it is one of the three big trails in the United States. Starting in Georgia and ending in […]
Elvis Museum
Everyone loves the King of Rock & Roll! In Pigeon Forge, TN, there is no shortage of Elvis memorabilia and places to get into your Elvis groove. One of those places is the Elvis Museum in Pigeon Forge. Combining both a museum and a theater this venue is all things Elvis and the fact that […]
Highlands Playhouse
Highlands, NC has one of the best repertory theaters in Western North Carolina. The Highlands Playhouse puts on countless shows throughout the year, using both professional and amateur actors. They stage productions that range from one man shows to full stage productions to the delight of both the local and the tourist alike. In 1938 a group […]
Unto These Hills
If you only have time to take in one attraction while you are in Cherokee, NC, that one attraction needs to be Unto These Hills. This show has been part of the attraction scene in Cherokee for more then sixty years and it is the second oldest running outdoor drama in the US. Combining the […]