A visit to Tuckaleechee Caverns is a great way to
explore underneath the Smokies. It is also more convenient to visitors
staying in or visiting Townsend. Tuckaleechee Caverns has been opened
to the public since 1953 and the first tours were conducted by the
light of kerosene lanterns. Today, of course, the cave is wired with
electric lights. One of the most remarkable sights in Tuckaleechee is
an area of the cave called the Big Room - a room 400 feet long, 300
feet wide and over 150 feet deep at its deepest point. Another
awe-inspiring sight in the cave is the 200 foot high double waterfall.
Forbidden Caverns, located outside the city of Sevierville, is
convenient to visitors staying in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Guided
tours of the cave last about an hour and include information on the
formations in Forbidden Caverns as well as fascinating local history
tied to the cave. The temperature in Forbidden Caverns is a constant
58 degrees, so bring a light jacket for the tour.
If you've never been to Dollywood - and even if you have - you may wonder about food at Dollywood. What food does Dollywood have beyond the standard hamburger and fries? What are prices like? If you have an idea about what food is available at Dollywood before you go, you will be better able to plan your visit.
I have broken out the menus by area of the park. I have also indicated whether it is counter service with no seating or with seating, or full service restaurant. In general you will find that Dollywood has a variety of food and food prices at Dollywood are as reasonable as (and in some cases more reasonable than) most theme parks.
One of the newest museums in Pigeon Forge, Wonderworks is hard to miss with its upside-down facade. Self-billed as an "amusement park for the mind", Wonderworks offers over 150 exhibits to challenge and amaze visitors. The exhibits are varied and challenging enough to appeal to both school children and adults.
While most people visit the Smokies because of the natural beauty of the mountains, there are also plenty of amazing sights underneath the mountains. Tennessee has the most registered caves in the entire US - over 8,300. Of course, most of these aren't open to the public but there are two caves in the Smokies that are. Both Forbidden Caverns in Sevierville and Tuckaleechee Caverns in Townsend offer visitors some amazing sights you won't see anywhere else in the Smokies.
A vacation to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains doesn't have to be expensive. Inside this article I have outlined five activities that are fun, entertaining and best of all, cost nothing! And for more tips on how to have a memorable vacation without breaking the bank, visit my Budget Smoky Mountain Vacation Ideas.
Located in Pigeon Forge, Dollywood is an integral part of any vacation to the Smoky Mountains. You may be a new visitor to Dollywood or one of millions of repeat visitors. Either way you'll want to check out my Top Five Dollywood Tips to make sure you're fully prepared for your day of fun.
If you've visited the Smoky Mountains before, chances
are you've spent at least one day at Ober Gatlinburg. A
popular destination especially for groups, teenagers and families,
Ober Gatlinburg offers plenty of unique experiences for vacationers
of all ages. Check out this article for more information of what to do at Ober Gatlinburg
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