A Review of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Show
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Return to the Dixie Stampede
The Dixie Stampede Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is a popular attraction for tourists and offers fun for the entire family. Four years ago, I visited the Dixie Stampede for the first time with my husband and (then) teenagers. My family was pleasantly surprised by the program and I couldn’t wait to share the…
Harrisburg Bridge- the Last Remaining Covered Bridge in Sevier County
My husband and I didn’t set out in search of covered bridges in Sevierville, but when we were trying to decide on a place to eat and passed by a brown sign pointing the way to a covered bridge, we were compelled to check it out. It turns out that the Harrisburg Bridge is a pretty big deal. It’s…
Celebrate 30 Years with Dollywood
Dollywood in Pigeon Forge opened this weekend with a celebration. 2015 marks the 30th anniversary of this East Tennessee theme park named after entertainment icon, Dolly Parton. To commemorate the epic milestone, Dolly promises 30 new events, attractions or festivities. I had the opportunity to visit Dollywood this past weekend for a sneak peek of…
The Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge offers Fun for the Entire Family
The Traveling Praters presents Travel Inspired Living. Note: The show has changed since my visit but I recently visited again with my mom and dad and have added updates to this post where needed. Driving down ‘The Strip’ in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, you’ll find no shortage of entertainment. Fun, clean, family-friendly shows, attractions and…
Cabin Fever Vacations: A Review of Bella Yani Cabin
What could be more perfect than visiting the Smoky Mountains and staying in a luxury cabin with incredible mountain views on vacation? Cabin Fever Vacations is a property management company that manages cabins that are privately owned, making them available for vacationing guests. They also claim to be the most affordable cabin rental company in…
Seeking Thrills on a Great Smoky Mountains Vacation
Millions of people visit the area known as ‘the Smokies’ each year. My own family has visited the area that borders the Smoky Mountain National Park more than a handful of times. Yet, we are still drawn to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg time and again. When Mobile Brochure invited my family to visit for…
Affordable Large Family Accommodations in Gatlinburg {Quality Inn Creekside}
Selecting a hotel for my family is no longer as easy of a process as it once was. Though my family enjoys each other’s company, I know to force my three teenagers into a crowded, standard size hotel room is asking for trouble. After a busy day of sightseeing and reviewing destinations, the only…
Family Fun at Wonderworks in Pigeon Forge Tennessee
You can’t drive by Wonderworks in Pigeon Forge and not take a second look. The building appears as though it landed upside down in the parking lot, and perhaps, it did. Legend has it that a team of scientists, led by Mr. Wonder, were conducting a scientific experiment when something went terribly wrong. The laboratory…
