Rainforest Adventure Discovery Zoo Sevierville [caption id="attachment_26117" align="alignright" width="425"] Tree Frog[/caption] Students of any age group will love this opportunity to view tropical wildlife at the Rainforest Adventure Discovery Zoo. This zoo, located in Sevierville, holds over 600 different animals representing 130 different species. Located in the heart of the mountains, literally, this large wildlife…
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park Hiking
Great Smoky Mountain National Park Hiking Gatlinburg [caption id="attachment_25563" align="alignright" width="425"] Smoky Mountain Hiking - Laurel Falls Danielle Breshears[/caption] As you probably already know, there are TONS of amazing hiking and wildlife watching opportunities throughout the Tennessee area, especially here within the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Here are a few we think you need…
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Wears Valley Zipline
[caption id="attachment_20173" align="alignright" width="225"] AST Staff Trying it Out - Danielle Breshears[/caption] Wears Valley Zipline Sevierville While in the Smoky Mountain region you are most likely going to be wanting something that goes a bit above and beyond as far as sightseeing goes, which is why we highly suggest planning enough time for any zip…
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The Island
The Island [caption id="attachment_19997" align="alignright" width="300"] Credit The Island[/caption] Pigeon Forge The Island in Pigeon Forge is one of the most entertaining spots throughout the city, the entire 23-acre property full of affordable fun for the whole family! This entertainment destination holds ample shopping and dining opportunities, plus fun things like the multi-million dollar show…
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Alcatraz East
Alcatraz East Pigeon Forge Pigeon Forge has a really exciting new attraction that allows guests to ‘explore American history from a different perspective’, one that is already shaping up to be one of the area’s top visited attractions, though it isn’t yet opened. This ‘Big House’ museum is designed half like the original Alcatraz, half…
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Pigeon Forge Mill
Pigeon Forge Mill [caption id="attachment_31412" align="alignright" width="426"] Old Mill in Pigeon Forge - Smoky Mountains area[/caption] Pigeon Forge Welcome to Pigeon Forge Mill, otherwise known as The Old Mill, a 1830s Grist Mill located just about 16 minutes away from Gatlinburg. This attraction is a unique opportunity to get to know the local history of…
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Wild Plum Tea Room
Wild Plum Tea Room Gatlinburg You and your group definitely don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to grab a quick lunch, snack, dessert, or drink at the Wild Plum Tea Room while in the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community. A locally-loved establishment providing some of the tastiest regional teatime treats, this old-world…
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Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community
Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community Gatlinburg You are in for a true Gatlinburg treat as you and your group explore the various shops, studios, galleries, and cafes of the historic eight-mile loop known as the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community. This fun culture and shopping area within the city is considered to be…
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Smoky Mountain Trout House
Smoky Mountain Trout House Gatlinburg Enrich your Gatlinburg experience with a stop at Smoky Mountain Trout House, the quaint local classic that serves the freshest trout in the region, ice packed and delivered directly to the eatery. This delicious fishery opened in 1975 based on the same desire that the first Smoky Mountain pioneers had toward…
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Gatlinburg Mountain Mall
Gatlinburg Mountain Mall Gatlinburg Gatlinburg's premier indoor shopping center offers a great opportunity for some serious retail therapy. The Gatlinburg Mountain Mall, located in downtown Gatlinburg, across from Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, holds a vast variety of shops each with their own unique local theme. Find almost anything you want such as homemade candy,…
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