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- Attractions
- Something for everyone in the family. Theme parks. Live entertainment. Train rides, aquariums, giant screen theaters, cable cars, one-of-a-kind attractions. Exhibits and museums for all ages. Action and adventure from bungee jumping to indoor skydiving to motion theaters. Educational and historic attractions.
- Activities for Kids and Teens
- Young folk (and the young at heart) love it down here. Everywhere you turn, there's something for the kids. Haunted houses, laser tag, paintball, theme parks, go carts, sky lifts, miniature golf, arcades, water parks, hiking, bumper cars, zoos, horseback riding, food and more food. (Come to think of it, the grownups just might want to tag along.)
- Wedding Chapels and Services
- The "Vacation Capital of the South" is also the "Honeymoon Capital of the South." From quaint to classy, there's a chapel to match your style. Every service you'll need is available: photographers, florists, clergy, limousines, reception facilities, catering, honeymoon suites, lodging for your guests.
- Lodging and Accommodations
- Hotels, motels, cabins, chalets, condos, bed and breakfasts, country inns. You'll find the place that is perfect for you.
- Restaurants and Dining
- From fast food to buffet to fine dining, area restaurants offer a large range of cuisine from Greek to Mexican, Italian to Chinese, including Southern cooking, steaks and seafood specialties.
- Music Theaters
- The area has become famous for its live music, with many star performers relocating here. Our state-of-the-art theaters offer everything from country to pop, bluegrass to gospel, plus clogging and many special events.
- Outdoor Recreation
- Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, skiing, swimming, tubing, cycling, whitewater rafting, backpacking. If you're an outdoorsman, you'll never want to leave.
- Art and Crafts
- Dozens of artists and craftsmen call the Smokies their home. Painters capture the one-of-a-kind beauty of the mountains. Artisans preserve pioneer and Native American techniques. Visit the many unique shops and see them at work.
- Shopping
- "Shop till you drop" takes on new meaning. One of the largest concentrations of factory outlet stores is found right here. Gift and souvenir shops in all price ranges. Christmas shops, craft shops, sports outfitters, specialty stores. If you can't find it here, it doesn't exist.
- Golf
- Over a dozen top-of-the-line courses in the area, set against the backdrop of spectacular mountain scenery.
- Camping
- Everything from backpacking to full hook-up RV parks.
- Group Travel
- Want to bring the crowd? No problem. We are the perfect destination for bus tours, family reunions, school, church and senior groups.
- Corporate Travel
- Convention facilities for every conference need, large or small. Leadership retreats, team-building, employee incentives, entertaining clients and prospects. If you need a business travel destination, it doesn't have to be dull.
- Travel Planning
- Veteran tips on everything from mountain weather to packing, traveling with children to planning a reunion.
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The centerpiece of all this is the breathtaking Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The most-visited National Park in the United States, it protects the largest unspoiled wilderness in the Appalachians, as well as preserving a pioneer culture that once flourished here.
A wonderful "show of color" can be enjoyed as the fall foliage announces the end of the summer season. But that doesn't bring an end to the fun in the mountains. Attractions in the area include an all-season amusement park, ski resorts and the Winterfest celebration, which runs from November through February each year. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN each have their own presentation of lights that are unique to the Smoky Mountain area. Maggie Valley, NC celebrates "Christmas in the Valley." Come spring, the mountains re-awaken with carpets of wildflowers.
Truly a vacation paradise for all seasons, you won't believe how much there is to do here!
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