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Break out your cowboy hat and boots and get ready to experience a special taste of the great American West in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.

Pigeon Forge, located near the mountain village of Gatlinburg, brings the great American West to life with its 12^th Annual Saddle Up festival, Feb. 23-26, 2012. The celebration salutes the American West through cowboy musicians and poets, a hearty chuckwagon cookoff, and even a two-stepping cowboy dance.

The entire family will enjoy this four-day festival filled with entertainment and plenty of cowboy-themed activities. “Stories and Strings” is a new concert featuring a variety of top country western performers who will discuss their influences, demonstrate their styles and play, performing together for the first time.

The list of 2012 Saddle Up entertainers includes: R.W. Hampton, Stephanie Davis, Saddle Cats, Cowboy Celtic, Kent Rollins, Ray Doyle, Andy Nelson and Chuck Pyle.

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It has been almost 100 years since the dramatic and unthinkable sinking of the Titanic, yet public interest in the Titanic story remains as high today as ever before. The vessel hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage and sank in icy waters on April 15, 2012.

The Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN is filled with amazing artifacts and stories about the ill-fated ship. Now, to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of that fateful voyage, the attraction has opened a special new exhibit that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Oscar-wining feature film, Titanic.

The exhibit includes costumes worn by the film’s stars, Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as props and set pieces from some of the movie’s most memorable scenes. The exhibit will remain in Pigeon Forge through April 15, 2013, and is included with the regular price of admission.

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With Fall just around the corner, there is plenty of excitement and anticipation for upcoming events throughout the spectacular Great Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Gatlinburg offers one of the best seats available for viewing the amazing fall color season in the Smokies. The mountain village also provides easy access into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. And from September 15 to October 31, Gatlinburg will be celebrating its annual Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival.

Gatlinburg kicks off the exceptional fall season with a variety of events as the warm days and cool, clear nights help transform 800 square miles of lush green mountain forest into brilliant shades of orange, yellow and red.

One of the highlight festivals is the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair from Oct. 6-23, 2011. The festival, now in its 36^th year, features area artisans and craftspeople demonstrating their special talents and skills while answering questions and selling their unique artwork. Meanwhile, downtown Gatlinburg is decorated for the festivities with elaborate storefront decorations.

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The heritage of the Great Smoky Mountains is celebrated every day all summer long during Gatlinburg’s 6th annual presentation of Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales.

The annual event runs in downtown Gatlinburg now through August 13 and features street performances by costumed musicians, crafters, storytellers and artisans portraying time periods as far back as 1800.

The fun begins each evening at 6 pm when a group of personalities and performers arrive in the center of town. Soon the downtown sidewalks transform into a stage as the characters disperse along the parkway for an evening of entertainment and storytelling that runs until 11 pm.  As many as 14 nightly acts are performed throughout each evening.

Visitors can easily walk through the beautiful mountain village to enjoy the wide variety of interactive, educational and entertaining experiences presented. You can also catch a performance by “The Back Porch Cloggers,” a group showcasing the original dance of the Appalachians.

Children will be delighted by the appearance of Zeno the Gatlinburg Bear who also makes many special appearances during this popular summer event.

In addition to traditional mountain music, the Gatlinburg event also offers up traditional bluegrass bands. All performances are free and happen all along the Parkway, seven nights a week.

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Don’t Miss Out on Gatlinburg’s Nightlife

When most people think of Gatlinburg, their first observations typically include the Smoky Mountains, Smoky Mountain National Park and outdoor recreation such as hiking and mountain biking.

Yet Gatlinburg is also famous for its unique shows, attractions and speciala events. There are many theatre groups in the humble mountain villages of Gatlinburg and nearby Pigeon Forge that provide “Dinner and a Show” events. From comedy and magic acts to musical dinner show extravaganzas, these shows go on all year round and fall is the best time to visit. From colorful fall foliage to fun dinner shows, you can’t go wrong with a Gatlinburg dinner and show.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is by far the biggest attraction of a Gatlinburg vacation. The park covers about 800 square miles and offers many attractions and activities to tourists. Sight seeing is the most common activity as the park is lush green with hundreds of species of wildlife and plants. There are rivers and waterfalls, too. Hiking is also very popular and Highway 441 bisects the park and gives access to many trails via car. You can also go backpacking and camping in the national park. Apart from these activities, you can also go skiing and fly fishing. There are many other attractions in downtown Gatlinburg which will make this a fun trip for the entire family. For details, visit www.GatlinburgVacationStore.com

Gatlinburg is a great family vacation spot that offers beautiful mountains and many scenic sites. It is located in Tennessee on the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you are a nature lover and appreciate the mountains, Gatlinburg is the place for you. You can visit the city all year round, however, fall is one of the best times to go – and one of the busiest – as folks flock to see the spectacular fall colors throughout the area. Gatlinburg hotels are very affordable and you can also find good hotel deals in nearby Pigeon Forge, another popular mountain village. You can find many other activities like museums and water parks very close by, as well. For more information, visit www.gatlinburgvacationstore.com

A perfect Gatlinburg vacation package typically starts with a visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park!  As the official gateway to the Smokies, the beautiful mountain village of Gatlinburg provides a great place to start and end your day in America’s most visited national park. Click for Gatlinburg hotels.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompasses 800 square miles of Tennessee and North Carolina wilderness.  The Park offers some of the most spectacular and inspiring natural treasures the Appalachian Mountains have to offer.

Although Gatlinburg is home to a variety of theme parks and attractions, the National Park remains the center piece of the area and entrance to the park is free!

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the largest protected land areas east of the Rockies, providing 500,000 acres of forest and amazing views of rolling ridges draped in hazy-blue, “smoky” fog.

Established in 1934, the Park is also one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, providing a special sanctuary for thousands of species of plants and animals. And with hundreds of miles of hiking trails, the park provides plenty of opportunity to get out and explore all that nature has to offer.

After a long day in the park, you can head back into Gatlinburg, Tennessee and enjoy the many quaint shops, cafes and inns.  Or make the short drive over to nearby Pigeon Forge and enjoy many other friendly and fun family attractions.

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