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Travel
to Tennessee
If you think that the
Great Smoky Mountains
straddling the border between North Carolina and Tennessee will be a fun time
for the family, then plan on several days in
Pigeon
Forge, several days in
Gatlinburg
and take a day to go to
Cherokee,
North Carolina and Maggie Valley. Your family will love Gatlinburg and
Pigeon Forge.
If you have never visited the area, there's a lot to see
and do. Dollywood and Dixie Stampede will keep children and teens thrilled in
Pigeon Forge while the shopping in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge will thrill mom
while dad finds the golf courses to excite his golfing ambitions!
There's something for the entire family in the Great Smoky Mountains of
Tennessee.
 You'll want to wear good
walking shoes when you visit the "World's Fastest Half Mile"
Bristol Motor
Speedway for a NASCAR race. Hiking boots are even better because of the
steep inclines. Remember that
Bristol is in the heart of the mountains. Take a scenic
drive and enjoy the natural surroundings! Fans who have wondered what it would
be like to cruise around the World's Fastest Half-Mile in a race car can get
the chance to do just that as part of the Richard Petty Driving Experience
Ride-Along program.
Tennessee Ski Vacations
Located near
Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Ober Gatlinburg is the only ski resort in the state. It
is more than just a ski resort, however. It is a complete family vacation spot
with an amusement park, indoor ice skating, a bungee tower, an alpine slide,
and many other activities and attractions – there is something to please
everyone.
With an elevation of 3301 feet, and a vertical drop of 600
feet, Ober Gatlinburg features eight trails: two beginner trails, four
intermediate trails, and two advanced trails. There are three lifts, including
two quad lifts, one double lift, and one surface lift. The season runs from the
middle of December through early March, and night skiing is allowed on all
trails except the Grizzly trail.
Rentals are available for both ski
equipment and snowboarding equipment. Private and group lessons for skiing and
snowboarding are also available through the Smokey Mountain Snow Sport School.
You can also easily find food at the many snack bars, food carts, the
café, the restaurant, or in the lounge.
You must not miss the
longest chair lift ride in the south! You will see awesome views of the Great
Smoky Mountains. You will also get a bird’s eye view of some of the
slopes, and you can have your picture taken on top of the mountain. If you
don’t ski, don’t worry! You can ride back down the mountain on the
chair lift as well. Don’t forget the Tramway. The tramway departs from
downtown Gatlinburg and takes you to the ski resort and the amusement park.
Even if you don’t ski, you can still explore the thrill of flying
down a mountain at a high speed – or a slow speed if you choose. This is
possible with the Alpine Slide. The slide is approximately 1800 feet long, and
takes you down a winding wooded slope. You have total control over your speed
with the use of a braking device on each sled. Other attractions at the
amusement park include the Black Bear Habitat, a bungee jump, a water race, go
karts, indoor ice skating, kiddie land, an arcade, miniature golf, a Spider Web
Velcro Wall Jump, water rides, and a shooting range.
No matter what
type of fun or adventure you are seeking, there is something to satisfy
everyone in the family at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park. This
is definitely a trip worth taking – especially if you have younger kids or
senior citizens traveling with you. |
