Travel Ideas

Plan your trip to the Smokies. Perhaps we can offer some suggestions you didn't think of. We would also like to hear from you with your favorite family travel tips. We want our site to grow and the more information we can offer, the more enjoyable we can help make it for everyone who visits us in the Smokies.

Host Your Reunion in the Beautiful Smokies

What's one sure way to get the family together?  Bring them to the Smokies!  If there's one thing families can agree on, it's fun. The Smoky Mountain area, with its myriad activities, is the perfect place to host a group gathering.  There's something for every member of the family to enjoy. You can spend an afternoon

Photograph compliments of  Gary Woods Photography

exploring the great outdoors in the National Park or searching for bargains in the area outlet malls.  Dollywood is a must for an entire day packed with fun; the kids will love all the thrilling rides while the adults can take in one of the theme park's great musical productions. In the evening, the entire family can attend one of many music and comedy shows and then retire to a single accommodations location, whether it's a hotel right in town or a secluded cluster of mountain cabins. 

Plus, the Great Smoky Mountains are within a day's driving distance of nearly everywhere east of the Mississippi, so it's a great central location for the group to congregate.

But planning such an event can be cumbersome.  Fortunately, several receptive tour companies are standing by at any time to start making arrangements for large groups. From lodging to fun-filled day and nighttime activities, a tour company can take care of all your needs.  Just one call secures any necessary tickets and reservations.

Pack a picnic basket!
The Smokies are filled with special places that all the restaurants and attractions in the area cannot match when enjoyed with a picnic basket.  Here are some of our recommendations:

   Alcohol is prohibited in the National Park
   Loaf of Homemade Bread or from your nearest Bakery.
   Block of cheese.
   Grapes or apples
   Cookies
   Sandwiches

Pack your family favorites for a memorable
Smoky Mountain Experience.

Be sure to never feed the wildlife.
Outdoor grills are available in many areas. 
Be kind to your environment.