Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg Activities

One of the most popular tourist spots in the country is the Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg area, which welcomes millions of visitors every year. This area has so much to offer, including rich history and culture, breathtaking scenery, and an amazing variety of fun attractions for all ages and interests. Pigeon Forge itself is home to Dollywood, an amusement park named after country music star Dolly Parton. This theme park has its share of thrilling rides and other fun things to experience.

Also in the area is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This massive park is a World Heritage Site and home to a stunning variety of plants and wildlife. At the park you can hike on the many trails available or take a guided tour. Other popular activities that take place at the park include fishing, camping, horseback riding and wildlife watching. There are many different animal species that live in the park and more than 1600 types of flowers. So no matter where you look there is something fascinating to see. There are many different mammals, birds, fish and insects that you may spot while at this National Park.

In Gatlinburg there is the Ober Ski Resort and Amusement Park. In the winter, you can ski, snowboard or enjoy snow tubing. They even have an indoor ice skating rink. In warmer months there are rides and other attractions to enjoy. Gatlinburg also has an indoor water park, the Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and much more. There is so much do to in this area that it is impossible to get bored. If you do, there is fine dining and fabulous shopping to enjoy.

As you can see, there are lots of Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg activities to enjoy. Whether you want to get back to nature or experience some of the city there is something for you. Perhaps that is why so many tourists visit this area every year, because of the diversity the area has to offer. When it comes to accommodations there are resorts, hotels, cabins, chalets and other great places you can stay. Some people prefer a luxurious hotel room, while others would rather stay in a secluded cabin in the woods. If you are going to a ski resort, consider renting a luxurious chalet. No matter which season you visit, you are sure to find plenty to see and do here.

 






 

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School Matters briefs: Feb. 7 - Knoxville News Sentinel

School Matters briefs: Feb. 7
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The East Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Senior Clinic held a concert at the Park Vista hotel in Gatlinburg last weekend. The event is sponsored by the East Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association. Student were selected for one of four bands .

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Learning the ropes: Thousands of Venturers and Explorers rappel, climb and . - The Mountain Press

Learning the ropes: Thousands of Venturers and Explorers rappel, climb and .
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by RACHEL OSBORN GATLINBURG EUR Downtown was filled with 3200 Venturers, Explorers and chaperons from all over the Southeast over the weekend for Winterfest, an annual gathering of the Boy Scouts of America organizations. During the three-day convention .

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John Nelson Greer Fox, Jr. - The Mountain Press

John Nelson Greer Fox, Jr.
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John Nelson Greer Fox, Jr. 93 of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, died February 4, 2012, at Pigeon Forge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Born on April 28, 1918, in Sevierville, Tennessee, Mr. Fox was the son of John Nelson Greer Fox, .

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Readers speak out on Haywood Street, Basilica
The Catholic church, owner of our magnificent Basilica of St. Lawrence, offered $2 million to buy the city-owned property on Haywood Street, which is in the front yard of the Basilica...


Todd's Weather at Work: Ober Gatlinburg - WBIR-TV

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Todd's Weather at Work: Ober Gatlinburg
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It's no secret we've had a pretty warm winter so far, but even still, the slopes at Ober Gatlinburg are covered with snow. That's all thanks to some precise weather information, millions of gallons of water and hours of hard work, all in the middle of .

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN - The Sinks #1 - Gather.com

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN - The Sinks #1
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I'm still not able to post video here unless I embed the video in an article. I have a series of The Sinks videos from vacation last year that I would like to share. It appears that this will be the way I'll have to do that.

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Ober Gatlinburg host Special Olympics Winter Games - WVLT

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Ober Gatlinburg host Special Olympics Winter Games
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GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT)-- Ober Gatlinburg is hosting the 27th annual Special Olympic Winter Games. More than 200 athletes will compete in ice skating, alpine skiing, and snowboarding. Monday they lit the ceremonial torch with a team of athletes skiing .
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'Store Britches' to be staged in Gatlinburg 70 years after it was first performed - The Mountain Press

'Store Britches' to be staged in Gatlinburg 70 years after it was first performed
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by GAIL CRUTCHFIELD GATLINBURG EUR By the time the curtain rises on the first of two performances of EURStore Britches,EUR it will have been more than 70 years since the characters written by Lula Mae Ogle were last portrayed on stage.

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