Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Area Information

Embrace Your Inner Polar Bear in 4 Steps

Embrace your inner polar bear this winter and enjoy some cold weather fun. For those staying in a Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg cabin, we at Hearthside Cabin Rentals want you to enjoy your vacation as much as possible. If you don’t know how to embrace your inner polar bear, don’t worry. We’ll show you. Though we don’t have polar bears in the Smokies, we want you to enjoy the winter weather as much as they do, so we have four ways to enjoy winter and embrace the cold weather during your Smoky Mountains vacation. Read more

A Tree for Every Taste: Gatlinburg’s Festival of Trees

Christmas in the Smoky Mountains is a magical time. Filled with twinkling lights and rustic charm, events and decorations allow vacationers and residents to see, smell and feel the wonder of the holiday season framed by a breathtaking setting. Of all the great Gatlinburg events, the Festival of Trees will definitely put your family in the holiday spirit.

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Experience the Fun Side of Smoky Mountain History

Looking for a fun way to get your kids excited about the rich history of the Smoky Mountains? Try spending an afternoon at the Sugarlands Visitor Center. Located just two miles south of Gatlinburg, inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this educational Gatlinburg souvenir shop is filled with exciting and interactive ways to get your kids excited about learning. Read more