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The situation in Haiti is growing worse and worse by the minute. Tuesday's earthquake has affected three million people, and the Red Cross estimates as many as 50,000 may be dead. Survivors are doing what they can to rescue those who are trapped, but they need help. If this happened here, we hope people would give anything they could to help out. Please take a minute to donate to these

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Ripleys Aquarium Gatlinburg is adding a new exhibit to its aquarium attraction – a penguin exhibit.Approximately 20 African Black Footed penguins are set to arrive for a March opening. This species is considered vulnerable as there are only 150,000 African penguins in the world today.This multi-million dollar exhibit will feature acrylic crawl spaces for visitors, which will allows guests to pop

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The Second Annual Gatlinburg Screenfest is scheduled for March 26-28, 2010. This independent film festival focuses on promoting the artists and filmmakers and bringing their craft to the local residents and tourists of eastern Tennessee.The Gatlinburg Screenfest accepts any genre of filmmaking including documentary and short films. All films, regardless of genre, are judged by the same standards.

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The Sugarlands Visitor Center near Gatlinburg, Tennessee will be hosting its 34th Annual Festival of Christmas Past celebration. Scheduled for December 12, 2009, from 9am-4pm, this event celebrates Christmas and the traditions that surrounded a Smoky Mountain Christmas in days of yore. Those traditions included gathering in churches, homes, and schools, and many celebrated the holidays through

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Gatlinburg Tennessee is known as the gateway to the Smoky Mountains. This picturesque mountain town is a gem of a vacation destination, offering visitors the best in outdoor activities and fun family attractions. Surrounded on three sides by the natural beauty of the National Park, Gatlinburg prides itself in its mountain heritage, and the arts, crafts, and retail shops of the area reflect that

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The Smoky Mountains are a great place to visit during the winter months. Winter Magic lights up the cities of Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge, with beautiful light displays and decorations illuminating the area. This winter wonderland makes Gatlinburg the perfect place to celebrate the holidays, including New Year’s Eve. Moreover, Gatlinburg pulls out all the stops for New Year’s Eve as they host a

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Lethal Weapons is a new exhibit at Ripleys Aquarium Gatlinburg that features dozens of the most shocking and deadly creatures of the sea, along with a variety of interactive displays. The Lethal Weapons exhibit gives guests the opportunity to witness the deadly environment that exists in the seas. It explores the struggle between the sea’s peaceful population and the lethal animals that share

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The 34th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 4 in Downtown Gatlinburg. This year’s parade is presented by Land O’ Lakes Half and Half.In honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park the Smokies superintendent Dale Ditmanson will serve at the Grand Marshall of the parade. Classic motor cars and period dancing routines will begin the

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The city of Gatlinburg presents Winter Magic Tunes & Tales November 27 – December 20, on Friday and Saturday nights.The magic of the holiday season comes to life thanks to award-winning designer DeWayne Kirchner’s Whimsical Elves. They enchant the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg with singing, dancing and storytelling. The elves, who hail from the Land of Elfdom add a dash of holiday cheer to the

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Gatlinburg has plenty to offer this holiday season. There are special festivals, holiday-themed shows and unique craft events to discover this November & December.Gatlinburg Festival of TreesScheduled for November 24 – 28, the Festival of Trees features numerous ornately decorated Christmas trees at the W. L. Mills Conference Center. This winter wonderland is open from 4pm-7pm, and admission is

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The Gatlinburg Winterfest Trolley Ride of Lights is a delightful 45-minute guided tour of the city. The tours take guests on a winter wonderland tour of the city so that friends and family can see the beauty of the holiday season in the Smoky Mountains. The Trolley Tours depart three times nightly from November 4 – December 30, and each Saturday night in January. Departure times are at 6:30, 7:40

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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies will host “Thrill the World,” a worldwide attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous dance with Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on October 24 at 8:30pm.Actress Ola Ray, who is best known for portraying Jackson’s girlfriend in the “Thriller” video, will be on hand to lead the dancers in the “Thrill the World” dance at the aquarium.Last

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Gatlinburg’s 20th Annual Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, from 4pm-9pm. It will feature mouth watering recipes of home-style chili ranging from mild to to mouth-watering hot. Up to 20 vendors will serve up their best chili recipes during this annual event. The event is located between traffic light #6 and the Riverside Motor Lodge.With the purchase of a

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Gatlinburg presents its 7th Annual Gatlinburg Veterans Day Celebration on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies plaza. The event begins at 11am and activities will include a military aircraft flyover, patriotic music, recognition of veterans in attendance, remembrance of fallen comrades and speeches from notable veterans. An American Bald Eagle appearance and remarks by

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There are several Gatlinburg activities and events planned this fall.On September 24, A Taste of Autumn, a fundraiser for the United Way, will be held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. The fundraiser will feature the delicious creations of some of the area’s finest restaurants and businesses. For a $25 donation, guests can enjoy unlimited sampling from all of the participating vendors. Live

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The fall season will soon be upon us, and in Gatlinburg that means beautiful fall foliage and a harvest season that celebrates the beauty of the season. The lush Great Smoky Mountains turn vibrant oranges, reds and yellows to create a palette that blazes with autumnal colors. The entire town of Gatlinburg gets into the Fall spirit by decorating with seasonal motifs that pay homage to not only the

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As summer starts to fade to fall the Smoky Mountains offer some last minute summer fun in the sun. Gatlinburg, the gateway to the Smoky Mountains, is brilliant in the fall, with its magnificent colors and cool weather, but summer is still a great time to visit as the weather is temperate and outdoor activities are abundant, with everything from Dollywood to White Water Rafting to NASCAR Speedpark

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Booking your Gatlinburg vacation is easier than ever with ReserveDirect. Their comprehensive website, ReserveGatlinburg.com, allows Gatlinburg vacationers to view schedules of shows, prices of attractions and availability of hotel rooms. Plus, they offer guaranteed lowest rates on Gatlinburg hotel options, and their Direct Deals are a great way to save money on Gatlinburg attractions and show

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Dollywood is offering a great way to purchase your Dollywood tickets and Dollywood’s Splash Country tickets while saving on a variety of area hotels and lodging, including the family-favorite, Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede. These Dollywood Packages are available in a variety of combinations to fit any traveler's vacation and budget:Dollywood Smoky Mountain Splash & Play Combo PackageDollywood

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Voted one of the south’s most popular summer events, the 34th annual Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair is scheduled for July 17 – 26 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. This event is expected to have more than 200 booths featuring some of the nation’s finest work. Artisans will be on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer unique art for sale. Bluegrass and country music will also

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Celebrate the 4th of July with nearly 100,000 of your best friends!For the 34th consecutive year, Gatlinburg kicks off America’s Independence Day celebration with the nation’s first parade leading off at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, July 4. This midnight spectacular – with giant helium balloons – is a patriotic tribute to the four branches of our armed services and leads into a full day of fun. For a

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Back by popular demand, Gatlinburg's 4th annual presentation of Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales™ begins in downtown Gatlinburg on June 12, 2009 and will run through August 8. Tunes & Tales is a summer-long street performance event featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans portraying time periods as far back as 1800.This popular eight-week event truly highlights one of

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The Great Smoky Mountain 75th Anniversary Celebration continues with “Cosby in the Park,” an event that will honor the heritage of the Cosby Community, a portion of which lies within the Great Smoky Mountains. The event is scheduled for May 16 2009, from 10am to 4pm, and is FREE to the public. It will be held at the Cosby Campground amphitheater and picnic area and will feature old-time

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The Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre recently opened its doors for their 33rd season. On April 18th, they debuted two new original shows: Knickerbocker Glories, a comedy with layers of laughs, and The Mystical Magical Medicine Show, a musical melodrama that follows the makers of Flim Flam Juice, an elixir cure-all.Both shows contain an old-time sing-a-long filled with unrehearsed surprises and are sure

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Ribfest & Wings is moving to the Gatlinburg Parkway for a full-fledged Street Fair on Thursday, April 23.Gatlinburg’s 8th Annual Ribfest & Wings Festival will feature extended hours (4 to 10 p.m., with food sampling starting at 6) and loads of atmosphere as the Parkway transforms into a Street Fair between Traffic Light 6 and Riverside Motor Lodge/Reagan Terrace Mall.Come out and enjoy live

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