Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is one of the top family-friendly attractions in the Smoky Mountains. It’s even been rated one of the top aquariums in the country! This Gatlinburg aquarium is full of fascinating things to do that everyone in the family will enjoy. To prepare for your visit to Ripley’s, check out the top 8 things to do at the Gatlinburg aquarium for families. Read more
Ober Gatlinburg is full of fun things for the whole family! You can ride a ton of attractions together, see incredible views of the mountains, and even get up close and personal with native wildlife! No matter the ages of the people with you, there’s something everyone will want to do! Check out these 6 fun things you’ll want to do at Ober Gatlinburg: Read more
When you visit the Gatlinburg area, you have to spend time doing at least a little bit of Gatlinburg shopping! There’s many different shops throughout the Gatlinburg area that we think you should definitely visit. Here’s a few of our favorite Gatlinburg shopping spots: Read more
It’s fun seeing different kinds of sea creatures when you go to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies! Did you know that’s not all you can do at the aquarium in Gatlinburg? Ripley’s has all kinds of events your kids will love and want to participate in! Check out these 6 Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies events you don’t want to miss: Read more
No trip to the Smokies is complete without a thrilling ride on one of the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg mountain coasters! Unlike a traditional roller coaster, you can control your own speed and glide along at your own pace. On certain coasters, you can even share the experience with a friend or family member as you ride in the same cart. To help you plan for your trip, here are 6 of the best Smoky Mountain coasters that you don’t want to miss! Read more
On May 17 at 1 pm, the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park opens its first expansion: the SkyBridge and SkyDeck. By visiting this new attraction, you’ll get a vantage point of the Smoky Mountains you won’t find anywhere else. You definitely don’t want to miss these amazing new attractions! We have all the information you need to know about this new addition to a favorite attraction. Read more
No trip to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, TN is complete without sampling some of the area’s signature moonshine! For hundreds of years, Smoky Mountain locals have drawn upon their Scotch-Irish roots and distilled corn whiskey. Historically, this Celtic tradition was an illicit activity for some distillers who refused to pay the government’s whiskey tax. In order to avoid the long arm of the law, these men would venture into the mountains under the cover of darkness to make their liquor. The resulting whiskey was known as “moonshine” because it was distilled by the light of the moon. Read more
One of our favorite things about vacationing in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge is that you don’t have to spend a ton of money to have a good time. In fact, there are a number of great free things to do in the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg! To help you make the most of your next getaway, Hearthside Cabin Rentals has put together a guide to seven free attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
The Smokies are famous for their diversity of animal life. From mighty blacks bear to resilient salamanders, there are so many wonderful species to discover when you visit! However, there are some spots that really stand out when it comes to how easy it will be to observe these fantastic animals. To help you plan for your trip, here are 5 of the best places to view all of your favorite Smoky Mountain wildlife. Read more
When you visit the Smoky Mountains, there is so much fun to be had! Gatlinburg has endless opportunities for both excitement and relaxation. When you plan your vacation, you’ll have so many activities to choose from. You’ll want to plan more than one trip just to fit in all the fun! We’ve put together a guide of the top 10 Gatlinburg attractions to add to your bucket list. Read more
