Spring into the Smoky Mountains

Spring is a reason for celebration in the Smoky Mountains. The area is wrapped in nature’s glow, with an abundance of greenery and flowers all around. It’s the perfect time to visit because the weather is nice and the Smoky Mountain shows start their new season of entertaining productions. Springtime in the Smokies is a vacation worth discovering!

The beauty of nature in full bloom inspired the popular Springfest, which is a Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg event showcasing three months of family fun. Some of the events included are: A Mountain Quiltfest, the annual StringTime in the Smokies, The Dolly Parade, The Spring Grand Rod Run, and Dollywood's Festival of Nations. There are plenty of things to do in the Smoky Mountains…all we need is you!

Several new attractions are opening this year. New attractions in Pigeon Forge include the Zorb, a peculiar invention that allows riders to experience thrilling speeds and waterworks in a translucent plastic sphere. This Smoky Mountain attraction will be the first of its kind in the United States. Dollywood is adding the Mystery Mine, a roller coaster whose theme is an abandoned coal mine. The 1,811 foot-track zooms along, plunging passengers through hair-rising drops that lead into the dark recesses of the mine. Dollywood is also opening The Cascades in 2007 at their Splash Country Water Park. The Cascades, an 8,000-sq.-ft. lagoon-style pool, features more than 25 interactive elements, including four slides. New Pigeon Forge shows include magician Terry Evanswood at the Magic Beyond Belief Theater, the Mulan show, Patty Waszak Show, and the Smoky Mountain Opry. Three major additions to the Pigeon Forge entertainment scene will celebrate their first full year of operation in 2007. Wonderworks, an entertainment complex for the mind; Helicopter Whirl’d Adventures, an attraction devoted to aviation; and The Miracle, a production that follows the life of Jesus Christ.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee is an outdoor paradise that is perfect for a spring vacation. There are numerous outdoor activities in Gatlinburg that make for an excellent getaway. White water rafting is a popular sport in the Smokies because the Pigeon River has some of the best white water rapids around. Camping in Gatlinburg is also a favorite activity for visitors. Since Gatlinburg is the gateway to the Smokies, it’s a great location for easy access to the abundant outdoor recreation found in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Gatlinburg festivals also heat up during the spring season. Gatlinburg’s Ribfest & Wings is a festive downtown event featuring over 30 vendors, delicious food, entertainment and fireworks. The 57th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage, Monday, April 23 through Sunday, April 29, is another great event, especially for hikers and nature lovers who love to see delicate wildflowers in bloom. This seven day program features over 150 hiking tours, lectures and motor excursions. Other events include Gatlinburg’s Scottish Festival & Games and Gatlinburg’s Fine Arts Festival. Golfing in Gatlinburg is another favorite pastime for visitors because the courses combine the natural beauty of the area with challenging holes fun for all golfers.

Vacationing in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg during the spring season allows visitors to experience great entertainment and the great outdoors in one great location. Make your Smoky Mountain reservations today and discover what you’ve been missing in beautiful Tennessee.