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Can you hear that delightful giggle from the wonderful Miss Dolly Parton? Can you see her and Elvis flying down the mountain roads in that pink Cadillac she keeps requesting on the television commercials? That would depend on how much holiday moonshine you partake of while in the hills and hollers of...
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You're sure to pack in loads of fun into every moment of your stay in Gatlinburg - but where do you start? There's more to do than you could imagine - from family entertainment centers and museums to tacky tourist traps - so use this "Top Nine" list to plan your days and enjoy your...
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Straddling the border between Tennessee and North Carolina rests America's most visited park, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, covering more than 520,000 acres. A cloudy, smoke-like haze always hangs over the mountains, hence, the name. Open all year, the park is recognized worldwide for...
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Gatlinburg, Tenn. is nestled at the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Once known for this only, it has always been a tourist hotspot. Now, please, let's not fall into the stereotype of the Appalachias. Certainly, you might meet a couple of shoeless, teethless folks, but for the...
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The annual trip to Gatlinburg has been a tradition in my family for years. It all started when my parents got married in a small country church and then headed off for a honeymoon in Gatlinburg. Ever since their honeymoon, my parents have planned a Gatlinburg vacation every year. One of my very first...
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Living in Sevierville, Tenn. , just over a mountain and down a valley from Gatlinburg, I get to experience all this wonderful town has to offer on a regular basis. I love walking the streets and just seeing everything! You have to drive through Kodak, Sevierville and Pigeon Forge before even reaching...
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Situated in the heart of the Smoky Mountain range, Pigeon Forge is one of the fastest growing tourist cities in the South. There are plenty of reasons for this mountain town's growth; however, bottom line, the action-packed entertainment, natural beauty, and mountain hospitality of this jewel of...
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Looking for a good, clean, redneck adventure? Look no further than Gatlinburg , Tenn. The town that Johnny Cash sang about in A Boy Named Sue is chock full of good ole country fun. Nowhere else can you get your choice of airbrushed T-shirts, old timey photos and saltwater taffy with a backdrop of the...
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Want a great little place chock full of family entertainment choices? Then set your Garmin GPS device for the Great Smoky Mountains and a place called Pigeon Forge, Tenn . Within about 10 miles of highway, there are enough attractions to bankrupt Donald Trump. From a five-star amusement park to a water...
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The town of Pigeon Forge is often mistaken for Gatlinburg . Getting off the interstate, one thinks he has arrived. But, no! One must drive nearly 15 miles before even reaching the beginning of Pigeon Forge. Welcomed by a grand sign that depicts a blacksmith working at his forge, the stoplights start...
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If you're a wine enthusiast, you'll love the beautiful wine country of the North Carolina and Tennessee mountains. Huh? Yep, you read correctly. The crafty residents discovered that the hills and valleys in and around the Great Smoky Mountains have just the right soil and climate for vineyards...
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I've lived a good number of places in my lifetime and visited a good deal more. But, having grown up in the Deep South, I've developed a certain appreciation for the kind of charm you don't find anywhere else. The words 'y'all', 'yonder' and 'reckon' are staples...