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Category: Group Travel Tours.Explore the richness of the Smokies! Sweet Magnolia Tours has assembled the ultimate group package to explore the sites, culture, and beauty of Pigeon Forge. You’ll be treated to everything from dinner shows to museums against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Day 1
Welcome to the Center of Fun in the Smokies- Pigeon Forge, TN!
Begin your moments here with time to eat, shop and play at The Island in Pigeon Forge. This beautiful new shopping and entertainment complex features more than 60 retail and specialty shops, including popular restaurants and eateries, rides and games, dancing fountains, live music, attractions and more! Enjoy a moonshine tasting at Ole Smoky Moonshine which includes tasting bar and retail store.
Now, it’s your turn to become part of the longest running feud in history at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show. Help the Hatfields and McCoys try to settle their differences, mountain-style. Your group will love the singing and dancing, mighty feats of strength, jaw dropping stunts and side-splitting comedy.
Day 2
Being your morning exploring Sevierville, TN on The Heart of the Smokies: The Life of Dolly Parton Tour. During this tour you will learn about one of the Smokies greatest treasures- Dolly Rebecca Parton.
After the tour, explore the Titanic Museum. Your group’s time here begins with the first-class Captain’s Buffet in the Titanic’s exclusive “secret dining room” and features a delicious three-course meal.
Now, enjoy some free time exploring Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, including shopping at the Tanger Outlets, walking along the Little Pigeon River, playing a round of miniature golf, or enjoying the myriad of attractions.
No trip to Sevierville is complete without a visit to the Applewood Farmhouse or Grill. Enjoy the hearty Southern cooking and fantastic apple fritters!
After dinner, enjoy the largest musical variety show in the Smokies- The Smoky Mountain Opry! See the most talented cast of singers, dancers, comedians, and musicians the Smokies has to offer! Marvel at the special effects, laser lights, pyro, giant video screens, dazzling costumes, and high-flying musicians.
Day 3
This morning, we will head off into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a tour of America’s most visited National Park. We will pass by breathtaking vistas and scenic sites on our three-hour guided tour of the park. Sites include Newfound Gap, (the TN-NC state line), Rockefeller Memorial, Appalachian Trail, Chimney Tops and more!
After our sightseeing tour, we will explore Gatlinburg’s newest attraction, Anakeesta. After riding the scenic chairlift up the mountain, your group will enjoy a delicious meal at Clifftops Restaurant. While dining, enjoy the breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains and the town of Gatlinburg below. After lunch, stroll through the Tree Canopy Walk, discover the Children’s Treehouse Village Playground, race side-by-side on the Dueling Ziplines, soar on the Rail Runner single rail mountain coaster, and so much more!
After free time strolling through the quaint shops of Gatlinburg, your group will be mesmerized by Dolly Parton’s Celebration! Dinner Show. Upon entering Celebration Ridge, the dining experience begins with a fabulous four-course feast followed by a thrilling show filled with music, dance, special effects and acrobatics.
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