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Escape to the "All American Get-Away" where much of America has vacationed at one time or another. Many still come for the beauty, relaxation, mountain crafts and "good ole southern hospitality".
In the early 1900's, Pigeon Forge wasn't much more than a sleepy little town in East Tennessee, known if anything, for its proximity to the Smoky Mountains and its richly scenic National Park. The opening of Dollywood in 1986 put Pigeon Forge on the map and since has become one of the top family destinations. Visit Dolly Parton's "Adventure in Imagination", Black Bear Jamboree or see any of your favorites playing at classic country theatres. The Blackwoods, Smoky Mountain Jubilee, Smith Family or Country Tonight just to name a few.
Tour the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Meet at the hotel for a Welcome Reception. Dinner this evening will be at The Old Mill Restaurant. Entertainment will be at Country Tonight.
Day 2 - Spend the day at Dollywood, the Smoky Mountain Family Adventure, award winning entertainment, master craftsman, mountain adventures and much, much more.
Return to the hotel to refresh before the evening activities. Sit back and be entertained at the Smith Family Theater, voted best show and best entertainers in the Smokies'.Oldies, Country, Gospel, Impersonations and Comedy.
Day 3 Tour the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the most visited National Park in the country. The Cherokee people called this the "Place of Blue Smoke" for the lovely bluish mist from which the mountain tops rise. Enjoy a picnic lunch in one of the scenic spots in the mountains. Depart for home. |
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Take a day and tour the area. Visit Oak Ridge TN, home of the "Manhattan Project"
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The Cherokee Indians were the first to be charmed by the natural beauty of the mountains, fresh flowing streams and rivers, and clear blue sky in what they called "Land of the Blue Smoke", or Smoky Mountains as we know them today.
The Cherokees in Western North Carolina today are the descendants from those Cherokees who were able to hold on to land they owned, or hid out in the hills, or were able to return. Today, the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians is a sovereign nation of 100 square miles, with more than 13,000 enrolled members ,a place where modern people respect and preserve the history of their ancestors.
Day 1 - Dinner at the Old Mill Restaurant and entertainment at the Comedy Barn.
Day 2 - Visit Cherokee, original home of the local Cherokee Indians. Visit the Museum of the Oconoluftee Indians and the authentic village. Open since 1948, the museum tells the story of the Cherokee people using high-tech wizardry along with an extensive artifact collection. Visit the Cherokee Heritage Museum. A unique museum housing the world's largest collection of Cherokee arts and crafts. Exhibits portray Cherokee history, legends, and culture, including religion, dance, ceremony, government, gender roles, the Trail of Tears and the Civil War.
See the world-famous Eagle Dancer sculpture by John Julius Wilnoty. Gift shop offers authentic Cherokee crafts, fine arts, books, and music. Lunch at Harrah's Casino and free time. With 3,000 of your favorite video games, including Live Digital Blackjack, where real dealers combine with video displays and digital cards to deliver real blackjack action Dinner and Entertainment at the Smith Family Dinner Theater.
The Smokies- best known family of entertainers is beginning their fifth season at the Smith Family Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge. The Smith Family Show will include a Southern style, buffet dinner! Charlie, Jim, and Charlie Bob Smith - five time winners of Best Show in the Smokies, entertain guests with a variety show packed full of music and comedy. Guests can look forward to an outstanding blend of classic country music, heartfelt gospel music, oldies rock-n-roll music, clean family comedy, and impersonations of famous stars you have to see to believe! A tribute to the "Andy Griffith Show" and an old fashioned Hula Hoop contest prove that the Smith Boys have fun on stage, and guests look forward to seeing the Smith Boys year after year! Long time fans and newcomers alike are in for a STANDOUT musical experience! Come see why The Smith Family's show is the locals' favorite show!
Day 3 - Morning Free for shopping at any of the various outlet malls in the Pigeon Forge Area. |
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Experience the "Nashville Sound"!
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From a musical perspective, Nashville is certainly known as a creative center. Those same artistic instincts extend to the visual and performing arts, as well. Long known as the "Athens of the South," for the emphasis placed on education and the fine arts, Nashville is home to a vibrant cultural scene. The prevalence of Greek Revival architecture found throughout the city also acts as a reminder of Nashville's kinship with the ancient.
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Nashville has played a prominent role in shaping not only the history of Tennessee and the South, but the entire nation. As home to two of the state's three U.S. presidents, Middle Tennessee offers insight into a bygone era when the nation was still young and struggling. From the graceful architecture and opulent antiques of well-preserved area homes to the colorful characters that peopled those residences, Nashville helps bring history to life.
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