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Back in the day, a vacation meant having to stuff just about everything you own into at least two suitcases per person; hotels didn’t offer more than the bare minimum of necessities and airlines didn’t charge for the extra bags, so hit was more a nuisance than a problem. Today, airlines are finding new ways to ding you in costs, so those extra bags are a thing of the past,...

Don’t you love falling in love with that something new you couldn’t wait to try? From new meals at your favorite restaurants to something altogether new in your vacation getaway, successfully getting out of our comfort zones makes us feel as if we have accomplished something extraordinary! And whether this is your first visit to Gatlinburg or your 100th, this guide to our favorite new restaurants in Gatlinburg will keep you firmly...

The Smoky Mountains are one of the most beautiful places in the world, teeming with opportunities for adventure. Here are a few must-see Gatlinburg shops and restaurants to check out while you’re in Gatlinburg this year:   The Old Mill General Store Stop in to visit the Old Mill General Store, a favorite shopping destination for locals and tourists alike. At this authentic historic location, you’ll not only get to enjoy the...

Most travelers visit Gatlinburg for the prime skiing conditions during the winter or the gorgeous Tennessee summers. No matter when you visit you will find incredible pizza that makes the perfect meal for you and your family. Here are some of the best pizza places in Gatlinburg:   Big Daddy’s Pizzeria If you are looking for wood-fired pizza that features fresh ingredients and hand-tossed dough, look no further than Big...

For every season in your life, there is always a meal or type of food from which you derive the ultimate comfort. Summer nights taste all that sweeter with grilled treats, ribs, hamburgers, and the occasional steak. In the spring, our thoughts of food turn to casseroles, quiches, ham, and Easter goodies, while in fall we have a tendency to rely on turkey dinners with all the trimmings. Winter comfort...

Gatlinburg is widely known for a few different things: A frontiersman’s paradise, the Gateway to the Great Smokey Mountains… but even to the hardiest of travelers Gatlinburg still holds a number of secrets! Here are 5 things you didn’t know about Gatlinburg:   We’re Home to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies! One of Gatlinburg’s biggest and best attractions is Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, a multi-level located right in downtown...

Wrapped in the pristine wilderness of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN, is one of the most scenic places in the entire country. Visitors here are treated to year-round displays of breathtaking natural beauty, from the snow-capped peaks of winter to the explosion of wildflowers in the spring and warm summer months, to the scintillating hues of autumn. While you will be immersed in this beauty during you...

A new year is quite exciting. The future ahead looms bright and promising ahead of you, and even if everything went wrong in 2017, you have a chance to repair it in 2018. Be positive, only happy times and good luck awaits you! Realistically, we know that this is probably not the case, but starting out the new year in a new place is a good way to start the...

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, has long been a popular tourist destination for many, many reasons. But you may not realize that the area is full of fun Gatlinburg facts.   All About the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. This park is located just a few minutes from Gatlinburg and...