Hideaway Hills Resort is located
15 minutes from The Great
Smoky Mountains Historic structures such as homes, mills and churches (see Cataloochee
church at left) built by early settlers Wildlife is abundant. Dawn and dusk are the best times to spot
some of the 70 different mammals and more than 200 species of birds
that make the park home. The park is also known for having more
varieties of fresh-water fish than any other national park in the
country, and fishing is permitted year round with the appropriate
license from Tennessee or North Carolina. Perhaps the most famous inhabitants of the Park are the nearly
1,700 black bears For the hiking enthusiast there are more than 900 miles of well-marked
hiking trails. Many of these trails offer the hiker spectacular
views of the Smokies or culminate in a waterfall. Pets are not allowed
on Park trails, so it's best to leave them home. The Park has three visitor centers- Sugarlands on the Tennessee
side, Oconaluftee on the North Carolina side, and one is found midway
around the Cades Cove loop road. These centers offer information,
books, pamphlets, and maps. Oconaluftee is directly adjacent to
The Pioneer Farmstead that includes a meat house, chicken house,
springhouse, blacksmith shop and a dwelling in a setting reminiscent
of the 1800s. The Sugarlands visitor center is two miles inside
the Park from Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The fun even continues during the winter. The towns of Gatlinburg,
Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville offer full activity. Winterfest, beginning
in mid-November and ending in the spring, is a celebration of winter
that includes festivals, lectures, organized hikes, special entertainment,
sports competitions, storytelling and more. If you enjoy golf Horseback riding is popular in the Park. There are even drive-in
horse camps. Most stables are open when the weather is good and
offer trail rides, guides, and group hay rides. You can simply drive down the Parkway (Hwy. 441) and select from
a variety of amusement parks such as Dollywood, arcades, miniature
golf, mini-tracks with go-carts to race around on, movie theaters,
and bungie jumping. The latest addition to the area is Ripley's
new aquarium in Gatlinburg. Here in the Smoky Mountains there is a wide variety of live entertainment
that is sure to please everyone. After a day of sightseeing and
shopping, sit back and relax and enjoy true southern hospitality
while the country's finest entertainers perform. Remember to make
your reservations early. Dixie
Stampede - Pigeon
Forge favorite! Enjoy a delicious 4-course feast and be dazzled
by a horse-racing, whip-cracking, wagon-busting good time complete
with the North/South rivalry. Get there an hour early and enjoy
the pre-show in the Dixie Belle non-alcoholic Saloon! 1-800-356-1676 Dollywood
- There is plenty of entertainment here for all ages… over
40 live shows daily, rides, attractions, and more than 25 craft
showcases. Evenings are filled with dazzling performances by popular
artists for an additional cost. For tickets or information call
(865) 428-9488. Music Mountain Theater - Presents a musical variety show
complete with the best in country music, hand clapping 50's rock-n-roll,
inspirational gospel, sing-a-long favorites, toe-tappin' show tunes
and patriotic tributes. A Must See! Reservations call (865) 428-SHOW. The Comedy Barn - America's funniest family variety show!
We feature nationally known comedians, magicians, jugglers and "Arnold
the Mind Reading Pig"! Reservations suggested and Kids are
free! (865) 428-5222 Gatlinburg's Passion Play - Religious Drama. Reservations
(865) 430-3777. Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre and Music - Comedy. Reservations
(865) 436-4039. Elwood Smooch's Hillbilly Hoedown - Comedy and Country Music
Family show. Reservations (865) 436-4157. In 1996, the Smokies area was voted the best shopping spot in the
South (Southern Living Magazine), and people come from all over
to take advantage
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been preserved and offer visitors a glimpse into the lives of those
who lived here in the 1800s.
which visitors are encouraged to enjoy from a distance.
there
are several resort-type courses in the area. Most are open year
round and offer magnificent views of the Smokies. Call ahead to
reserve a tee time.
of the incredible values offered in and around the Smoky Mountains,
such as the Village Shops in Gatlinburg, the Arts and Crafts Community,
and the outlet shops of Pigeon Forge. There are five outlet malls
boasting famous brands like Nike, Sony, Naturalizer, Reebok, London
Fog, Anne Klein, J.Crew, and Coach. These are only a few of the
many select stores offering significant discounts.