5/8/2008
Gatlinburg's Fine Arts Festival Set for May 17-18
The Southern Highland Craft Guild Board of Trustees approved for the prestigious guild up to 15 booths at the 4th annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival, scheduled for May 17-18 in downtown Gatlinburg at Ripley’s’ Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza and River Road. The Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival is a family-oriented event featuring quality artists from around the country, delicious cuisine, and music

4/16/2008
New Ripley's Attraction open in Gatlinburg
Getting lost never became a fun, family oriented event until Ripley's Marvelous Mirror Maze and Candy Factory opened at the end of March. With nearly 2,000 square feet of mirrored paths, three dead ends and false exits, one could easily find themselves stuck between mirrored images of themselves or a long hallway possibly leading in the wrog direction. Light emitting diodes or LEDs power the

4/10/2008
Fun Things to Do in Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg in the spring is a truly special place. It's no wonder this little town in the Smokies continues to grow in popularity with families seeking rest and relaxation. April and May are showcase months for the city, with tons of fun events, festivals and activities for every member of the family. Bring your appetite to Ribfest and Wings on April 17, where you'll be tantalized by local

4/4/2008
RibFest & Wings in Gatlinburg
Roll up your sleeves and dig in at Gatlinburg’s 7th Annual Ribfest & Wings festival Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Gatlinburg. Come out and enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities and hot wing eating contest, all promising a lip-smackin’ good time! Hot wing eating contests take place throughout the event and feature sauces such as “The Hottest Sauce in the World,”

4/4/2008
Gatlinburg's Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
As winter fades and the colors of spring begin to sparkle throughout the Smokies, Gatlinburg blossoms into the center of all things botanical during the Great Smoky Mountain Association’s 58th annual Wildflower Pilgrimage and National Park Experience. From April 23 to 27, everyone from the serious botanist to the weekend gardener can experience unprecedented access to some of the nation’s leading

4/3/2008
Gatlinburg has Mountains of Appeal for Visitors
The quaint atmosphere of Gatlinburg, Tennessee draws visitors from near and far. Centered near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg combines outdoor adventure with indoor fun. There are many things to do in Gatlinburg, including activities for families and couples. On my recent visit to Gatlinburg, I enjoyed all the sites, sounds and fun it had to offer. The

3/20/2008
Springfest Events in Gatlinburg Underway
During the three-month Springfest celebration that begins in early March and continues into the second week of June, visitors witness Gatlinburg’s transformation into spring when the city’s streets overflow with baskets of beautiful blooming flowers and plants. Pansies, daffodils, tulips, mandevillas, bougainvilleas, lantanas, scaveolas and wave petunias are among the many varieties of flowers

3/18/2008
Spring into Gatlinburg for Family Fun
Teens and young families alike will find plenty to do in Gatlinburg during spring break. There's so much to see and do for every member of the family, including fun-filled attractions like an aquarium with the longest underwater tunnel in the world, a ski resort with year-round ice skating, interesting museums, go cart racing, miniature golf, and and much more. Discover great outdoor activities,

3/18/2008
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies opens new Exhibit
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is really trying to baby its visitors with its newly-opened exhibit. A display titled, "Living Babies in Incubators" has now filled an area of the facility that once took guests to sea with pirates and all the way to Mars. Aquarium General Manager Steve File says the exhibit harkens back to the oddity and carnival roots of Ripley Entertainment."The idea of

2/27/2008
Music of the Mountains Festival in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will hold its fourth annual “Music of the Mountains” festival on Saturday, March 29, in partnership with City of Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains Association. This year's day-long festival marks a departure from previous year's events which had been exclusively evening concerts. A series of six concerts will be held from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Park's