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fun for the whole family eat, drink, and shop events and festivals<br />
THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE<br />
T O T H E S M O K Y M O U N T A I N S
Welcome<br />
FEATURES AND AMENITIES THAT WILL MAKE YOUR STAY UNFORGETTABLE!<br />
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Welcome to <strong>StaySimpli</strong>'s ultimate guide to the Smoky Mountains! Get ready<br />
for an adventure-packed vacation in one of the most exciting and affordable<br />
destinations in the country!<br />
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CONTENTS<br />
T H E M O U N T A I N S A R E C A L L I N G<br />
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY<br />
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EAT, DRINK, AND SHOP<br />
ADVENTURE AWAITS<br />
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EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
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"MOVE<br />
FORWARD.<br />
GOOD<br />
THINGS ARE<br />
UP AHEAD."
ESCAPE TO THE GREAT SMOKIES.<br />
TENNESSEE’S FINEST LUXURY CABIN RETREATS.<br />
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FUN<br />
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY<br />
Anakeesta, Dollywood, Great Smoky Mountains<br />
National Park, Gatlinburg Space Needle, Ripley's<br />
Believe It or Not, Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster.
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zip lines, treetop adventures, and breathtaking views<br />
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anakeesta.com<br />
Experience the Smoky Mountains from a bird's-eye view!<br />
Head to the longest tree-based skywalk in North America at<br />
Anakeesta's Tree Canopy Walk! This exhilarating adventure will<br />
have you walking and weaving through the trees on the 880-foot<br />
walkway suspended 50 to 60 feet in the air. You'll be fully immersed in<br />
the beauty of your surroundings high above the forest floor. Level up<br />
your experience at night when the 16 bridges illuminate the forest for<br />
a magical view among the treetops<br />
If hat's not enough, Anakeesta also offers a variety of other<br />
thrilling activities like ziplining and a mountain coaster,<br />
plus great food and drinks at their restaurant and bar!<br />
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Visiting is Like a<br />
Glimpse into Dolly Parton’s Heart<br />
Welcome to Dollywood, where adventure, excitement, and<br />
Southern charm collide! Get ready for a wild ride as you explore this<br />
thrilling theme park owned by the legendary Dolly Parton. Located<br />
just 25 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you<br />
can experience the region's rich heritage and beauty every time<br />
you visit. From the Southern-style food to the park's unique<br />
boutiques and specialty stores, there is something to discovery<br />
year round at "the most beautiful theme park in America!".
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Great<br />
SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK<br />
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Explore the natural<br />
beauty of the Smokies.<br />
National Park Service Website
A museum of oddities and<br />
curiosities that will blow your mind.<br />
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Ripley's<br />
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RIDE TO THE TOP<br />
take in the view<br />
The best view of the Smokies<br />
from 400 feet up<br />
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smokymountainalpinecoaster.com<br />
A thrilling ride through<br />
the mountains.<br />
Smokey Mountain<br />
Alpine Coaster<br />
Gatlinburg<br />
Space Needle<br />
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ESCAPE TO THE GREAT SMOKIES.<br />
TENNESSEE’S FINEST LUXURY CABIN RETREATS.<br />
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EAT,<br />
DRINK, AND SHOP<br />
Mouth-watering BBQ, Southern comfort food<br />
Unique shops and boutiques<br />
Ole Smoky Moonshine
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EAT & DRINK<br />
TOP RESTAURANTS<br />
IN THE AREA<br />
mouth-watering BBQ, Southern<br />
comfort food, and more<br />
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SH<br />
OP<br />
SOUVENIRS,<br />
HANDMADE<br />
CRAFTS,<br />
AND ONE-<br />
OF-A-KIND<br />
FINDS
Ole<br />
SMOKY MOONSHINE<br />
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Sample<br />
some of the<br />
finest<br />
moonshine<br />
in the<br />
Smokies<br />
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ESCAPE TO THE GREAT SMOKIES.<br />
TENNESSEE’S FINEST LUXURY CABIN RETREATS.<br />
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ADVENTURE<br />
AWAITS<br />
Hiking in the Smokies, Skiing at Ober Gatlinburg,<br />
The Cal Ripken Experience, the Rocky Top Sports<br />
World, and more.
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HIKING<br />
IN THE SMOKIES<br />
Discover breathtaking views, waterfalls, and wildlife<br />
AT OBER GATLINBURG<br />
hit the slopes in winter or enjoy<br />
year-round ice skating
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Rocky Top Sports World<br />
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ESCAPE TO THE GREAT SMOKIES.<br />
TENNESSEE’S FINEST LUXURY CABIN RETREATS.<br />
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EVENTS<br />
AND FESTIVALS<br />
Anakeesta, Dollywood, Great Smoky Mountains<br />
National Park, Gatlinburg Space Needle, Ripley's<br />
Believe It or Not, Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster.
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The festivities begin in the late afternoon with live music and entertainment in<br />
the downtown area. As the evening progresses, the crowds gather around the<br />
intersection of Parkway and Historic Nature Trail to watch the traditional ball<br />
drop at the stroke of midnight. The ball is a colorful LED-lit sphere that descends<br />
from a 100-foot-tall tower, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display.<br />
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SEPTEMBER to OCTOBER<br />
DOLLYWOOD<br />
HARVEST FESTIVAL<br />
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Celebrate the wonder of the changing seasons with the return of Dollywood's<br />
Harvest Festival! Experience the beauty of a Smoky Mountain fall as the forests<br />
come alive with vivid color, the smells of apple and pumpkin treats waft through the<br />
streets, and the sounds of thrilling rides fill the air with adventure. After sundown,<br />
award-winning Great Pumpkin LumiNights presented by Covenant Health glows<br />
even brighter with Hoot Owl Hollow.<br />
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Discover an enchanting hideaway where a larger-than-life glowing owl and her<br />
friendly family have come home to roost among the whimsical warming glow of<br />
more than 12,000 illuminated pumpkins and towering pumpkin icons.
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NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY<br />
WINTERFEST<br />
DRIVING TOUR OF LIGHTS<br />
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APRIL, SEPTEMBER<br />
PIGEON FORGE<br />
SPRING AND FALL ROD RUNS
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AUGUST<br />
ANNUAL GREAT SMOKY<br />
MOUNTAIN JEEP CLUB<br />
INVASION<br />
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APRIL, SEPTEMBER<br />
PIGEON FORGE<br />
SPRING AND FALL ROD RUNS
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APRIL TO MAY<br />
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN<br />
FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL<br />
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The Great Smoky Mountain Food Truck Festival is an epic celebration of<br />
food and fun that will leave you craving for more. Picture yourself strolling<br />
through the charming streets of downtown Townsend, Tennessee,<br />
surrounded by an array of mouth-watering aromas coming from the<br />
food trucks serving up BBQ, burgers, tacos, and all sorts of delicious treats.<br />
The festival is not only a feast for<br />
your taste buds but also for your<br />
ears, with live music<br />
performances and a festive<br />
atmosphere that will make you<br />
dance along. And if you're a beer<br />
lover, there's even a beer garden<br />
to quench your thirst. This is a<br />
fantastic family-friendly event<br />
that offers an unforgettable<br />
experience for all ages,<br />
especially during the beautiful<br />
autumn season. Mark your<br />
calendars and get ready to<br />
indulge in some of the best food<br />
and entertainment the Smoky<br />
Mountains have to offer at The<br />
Great Smoky Mountain<br />
Food Truck Festival!
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fun for the whole family eat, drink, and shop events and festivals<br />
THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE<br />
T O T H E S M O K Y M O U N T A I N S
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