We know what you’re thinking—been there, done that, got the airbrushed t-shirt. Maybe you’ve been traveling to Pigeon Forge for family vacations since you were a kid, and you’re wondering if you’ve seen it all. Well, we can assure you that you haven’t! While popular Pigeon Forge attractions have been around for decades, there are also exciting new attractions opening…

Kids and adults eagerly await summertime. Kids look forward to no school for a few months, and adults anticipate taking that much-needed summer vacation. If you’re traveling to the Smokies with kids this summer, you’ll want plenty of things to do to keep them entertained. There are plenty of fun family-friendly attractions and great places to get sweet treats downtown,…

Essential Tips for Staying Safe in the Smokies Whenever my in-laws visit the Smokies, their top priority is to see bears. They’ve spotted many over the years they’ve been visiting the Great Smoky Mountains; in fact, they’ve seen as many as 13 in one trip to Cades Cove! Catching a glimpse of a bear up close is exciting and a…

Wedding season is fast approaching. It’s time now to start thinking about all those last-minute details, including the bachelorette party. As the bride-to-be, this is your last chance to hang out with the girls as a single lady, so plan to have some fun! You can do just that when you plan your bachelorette party in Pigeon Forge. This area…

When I get a little break in my schedule, one of the things I like to do is curl up on the couch and watch an episode of Chopped. If you’ve never seen it, it’s a show on Food Network that invites four chefs to compete against one another by cooking with four mystery ingredients found in their baskets. The…

The holidays are great, but they can also be stressful. Between cooking big holiday meals, having lots of family in town, putting up Christmas lights, decorating the house, cleaning up for (or after!) guests, and buying and wrapping gifts, you may feel like you need a vacation when it’s all said and done. We have some awesome Pigeon Forge cabins…

On the Road The hardest part about enjoying a vacation with the kids, no doubt, is getting to the destination without pulling each other’s hair out! Everyone—especially kids—gets antsy after being in a car for hours upon hours. So how can you save yourself some headaches and entertain the kids along the way? Here are a few tips we suggest:…

Use the coupons in local attraction brochures. As soon as you get to town, be sure to pick up brochures for the Pigeon Forge attractions you’re interested in visiting. You can find these at brochure stands outside of restaurants and area attractions. These brochures often have percentage-off discounts and even BOGOs for a free ticket or a free treat in…

So, you’ve booked the cabin. You’ve researched must-see Pigeon Forge attractions, and you’ve finalized travel plans with your family. All you have left to do is pack. Well, that’s where we’d like to help! We’ve come up with our top 10 must-haves for those planning a trip to Pigeon Forge. Whatever else you throw in your suitcase, make sure you…