Smoky Mountain Travel Blog

From Professor Hacker's mining-train adventure to Crave's candy dreamland and blacklight space golf — six of the best mini golf courses in Pigeon Forge.

From the Gatlinburg SkyBridge and Kuwohi's summit tower to Laurel Falls and Cades Cove — ten of the most romantic places to propose in the Smoky Mountains.

The 1875 Harrisburg Covered Bridge and the modern Emerts Cove Covered Bridge are two of the Smokies' most photogenic stops. Here's the history and how to find each.

From Chesapeake's daily-fresh raw bar to Storming Crab's Cajun boil and Bubba Gump at The Island — six of the best seafood restaurants in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

Seven miles apart, two different trips — how Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge differ and how to choose the right base for your Smoky Mountain vacation.

The Tail of the Dragon packs 318 curves into 11 miles of US-129 at the TN–NC line. Here's what makes it legendary, plus safety and timing tips for driving it.

From Applewood Farmhouse to the Wild Plum Tea Room and Bennett's BBQ — six restaurants across Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville where locals actually eat.

John Oliver's 1820s cabin, three historic churches, the working Cable Mill, and more — ten preserved historic structures to see along the Cades Cove Loop.