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www.PigeonForge.com Newsletter

March 9 - 16, 2011

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Cabin Fever Vacations 
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March and April in the Smokies
Stay 2 nights
, receive 5% off entire stay.
Stay 2 or 3 nights, receive one additional night ˝ Off
Stay 4 or 5 nights, receive one additional night FREE
Stay 6 or 7 nights, receive two additional nights FREE 
 

Cabin Fever Vacations offering In-Cabin pools, Pet Friendly cabins, Home Theater cabins, broadband  internet, hot tubs, Jacuzzis, pool tables, multi-arcade games and more. FREE Zipline Adventure ticket with every paid reservation! (Valued at $60). Guest are registered for a monthly FREE cabin stay.
 
 

Cabin Fever Vacations

Local: (865) 908-1919

Toll free: 1-877-572-3946

 

Green Valley Motel 
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Green Valley Motel is an affordable lodging choice when planning a family vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains. Hotel amenities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, kiddie pool and a trolley stop is right out front. On the Parkway, it's a great spot for enjoying Pigeon Forge rod runs /classic car shows.  

 
Green Valley Motel 
Local: 865-453-9091
Toll Free: 1-800-892-1627 
 
Cabins USA 
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CALL TOLL FREE 800-533-4121 or visit www.cabinsusa.com to view our current SPECIALS! We have spectacular log cabins and chalets with breathtaking views, jacuzzis, fireplaces, hot tubs, fully equipped kitchens and more. Most of our cabins are only minutes from the parkway, secluded but yet conveniently located near outlet shopping malls, restaurants, area attractions and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

 
Cabins USA 
Toll Free: 1-800-533-4121
 
Timber Tops Cabins 
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You deserve to stay in Luxury! Stay with a TripAdvisor #1 rated lodging company, Timber Tops. With Cabins in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg we offer something for everyone. With over 300 cabins to choose from sleeping from 2 to 50, with luxury amenities like, indoor pools, home theatre rooms and Spectacular Views, why trust your vacation to anyone else. Great Specials now available, including one night free!

Timber Tops Cabins
1-877-497-8946 
Question of the Week!
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This section is dedicated to you, our readers! Feel free to reply to this email with any of your fun stories from your vacation in Pigeon Forge. Send us photos, memories, travel tips, anything that you would like to tell us about your experience in the Smokies. Every week we will highlight reader's comments in this article. Thanks for all the feedback. We love to hear from you!

 

This week's question, "We love our Pigeon Forge car shows! Will you be attending the Spring Grand Rod Run?"

   

Last week's question, "Spring is right around the corner, what is your favorite outdoor activity you just can't wait to do in the Smokies?"

 

James writes, "I just love fishing! I can't wait for spring and summer with lots of family trips to the Smokies to spend time outdoors and in the rivers!"

 

Shaun says, "I love to hike and I'm very excited about hiking among the beautiful green scenery and the colorful wildflowers!"  

Spring Road Openings  
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Springtime calls for road and campground openings in the Smoky Mountains! Most of the openings will take place this Friday, March 11.  The three Smoky Mountain visitor centers are open daily all year.  Check their locations and hours for more information about the National Park. Road Openings: Little Greenbrier, Rich Mountain, Straight Fork/Round Bottom, and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. Campground Openings: Abrams Creek, Elkmont, Cosby and Look Rock (TN campgrounds). Big Creek and Cataloochee (NC Campgrounds). These are not all the Smoky Mountain road and campground openings.  For a list of later road and campground openings check out the full list on our blog.

 

Start Planning Your Springfest Trip Today!

 

Titanic Hosts an Irish Descendant  
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The Titanic Pigeon Forge is hosting an Irish Celebration the entire month of March to honor the hardworking, skilled Irish laborers that helped build the Titanic in Belfast, Ireland. The Titanic is hosting a very special guest during their Irish Celebration, Susie Millar, who is the granddaughter of Thomas Millar of Belfast who was one of those hardworking Irishmen who worked on the Titanic.  Susie Millar will arrive in Pigeon Forge March 19 and will be at the Titanic daily through Wednesday, March 23.  In honor of her visit, Titanic has a special display focused on Millar's great grandfather Thomas Millar.

 

Read More About This Special Visit From Susie Millar

Springfest Kickoff!
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We are finally shifting into spring here in East Tennessee.  The Pigeon Forge Springfest celebration kicks off this Friday, March 11.  Springfest is a three month celebration packed full of events and lots of home-spun fun!  From the Spring Grand Rod Run in April to Sevierville's Bloomin' BBQ and Bluegrass celebration and the Dolly Parade in May there are plenty of fun events for all during Springfest!  Be sure to check the Pigeon Forge Calendar of Events to see what's happening while you're in town!  Check out more about Pigeon Forge Springfest and the highlights of the event so you're sure to plan your next trip to Pigeon Forge during your favorite Springfest events!

 

Book Your Spring Accommodations Today!

Upcoming Events... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

March 1 - 31: Titanic Pigeon Forge's First Annual Irish Celebration - During the month of March the museum attraction honors the Irish-the spirited, irrepressible, hardworking men and women from the Emerald Isle.  [ read blog >>]

 

March 1 - April 1: Biltmore Happenings® NOW - April 1 - Biltmore's priceless treasures are now priced less! Visit now to savor the beauty of 250-room Biltmore House plus Antler Hill Village at the lowest admission prices of the year-plus kids 16 and younger are admitted free so you can bring the whole family to enjoy a day at the estate. 

 

March 7 - 13: North American Country Music Association International - located at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information call 1-800-792-4308 or visit countrytonitepf.com

 

March 11 - June 7: Springfest - a time when visitors enjoy spring decorations, mountain wildflowers and plenty of great events throughout Spring. For more information call 1-888-738-4378 

 

March 12: The Diner Rats 3rd Annual Shamrock Saturday Cruisin' For Food - Just bring canned or boxed non-perishable food for Sevier County Food Ministries or Wears Valley Ranch.  NOON cruise from Smokies Stadium at I-40 exit 407 (Hwy. 66), and cruise to THE DINER, rain or shine. (865) 908-1904  www.thediner.biz

 

March 24 - 26: Corvette Auction and Expo - located at Sevierville Events Center 865-687-8303  www.corvetteexpo.com

 

March 25 - 27: 3rd Annual Gatlinburg Screenfest - Gatlinburg Screenfest features independent films and filmmakers from all over the nation. The event is at the River Terrace Resort. 
 
See All Upcoming Events...

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