Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, a 1.4 million gallon world-class aquarium featuring 11ft sharks and over 8,000 exotic sea creatures from around the world.

Local areas include: Townsend, Laurel Valley, Wears Valley, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and The Smokies.

About Gatlinburg
Where there is always something fun and exciting happening…no matter what the season! Whether you’re looking for that perfect romantic getaway, special honeymoon or anniversary retreat, an action packed family vacation, or just a quick weekend escape from the bustle of everyday life – Gatlinburg has what you’re looking for!

Gatlinburg boasts some 50 outstanding restaurants and over 425 specialty shops, and the nation's largest community of independent artisans located on an 8.5 mile loop along Glades and Buckhorn Roads in Gatlinburg. Hiking, whitewater rafting, trout fishing, camping, or horseback riding…Gatlinburg has it all!

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, where you can ride the 120 passenger Aerial Tramway to the top of the mountain for Water Rides, Alpine Slide, Indoor Ice Skating, visiting the Black Bear Habitat, Winter Skiing, Snowboarding and more!  Or the 342-foot tall Space Needle with its’ observation deck which overlooks downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

About Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge is home to music, shows and action, making Pigeon Forge one of the best family vacation spots around. The city's theaters present all styles of music, high-energy dancing and magical illusions. You'll see amazing horsemanship with Dixie Stampede, daring Chinese acrobats at Great China Acrobats, side-slapping country comedy at the Ole Smoky Hoedown, a celebration of America, wonderful gospel music and the best Elvis impersonator this side of Graceland! You'll find all this and more on the stages of Pigeon Forge, where the theaters are dedicated to presenting wholesome family entertainment.

DollyWood On a Pigeon Forge family vacation you absolutely must visit Dollywood, one of the South's favorite entertainment parks filled with even more music, rides, mountain craft demonstrations and other attractions that showcase life in the Smoky Mountains.

There are more than 40 attractions that are located along the city's Parkway. From miniature golf, go-carts and bumper boats to water rides, laser games and even an indoor skydiving simulator, you can rest assured that your family won't run out of things to do. Pigeon Forge is outlet mall central, which means you can't leave without at least one shopping bag. There is discount shopping at more than 200 stores offering everything under the sun, including designer clothes, athletic wear, luggage, home furnishings, crystal, china, tools, toys and more.

And if you're looking for unique gift ideas, you'll love the selection of pottery, handmade quilts and other arts and crafts at dozens of specialty stores. Pigeon Forge is also home to Bell Tower Square, the South's largest year-round Christmas village. Come see why Pigeon Forge, Tennessee has been voted one of the top shopping destinations in the Southeast.

Winterfest annual winter celebration is a four-month festival filled with special events, light displays and Southern hospitality to keep the whole family happy this holiday. Pigeon Forge Winterfest will kick-off in early November. From November through February, Pigeon Forge transforms into a winter wonderland like no other. Spending time in Pigeon Forge is five million times more fun than staying at home this holiday season. That's because Pigeon Forge is one of the only places you'll find over five million dazzling lights. Join us during Pigeon Forge Winterfest to see our famous light displays which feature whimsical, patriotic, and holiday arrangements, including a Mother Goose series, and a military salute featured at Patriot Park. You can spend time with loved ones without spending a lot on your Winterfest holiday getaway!