The TITANIC Museum Attractions in Branson, MO or Pigeon Forge, TN are the place to be in 2012 - the centennial year of the great ship's maiden voyage. On board the giant, ship-shaped attraction visitors become part of the 100 year-old drama that unfolds during a fantastic 90-minute voyage. USA TODAY says "The Titanic Museum Attraction is not to be missed." More than 5,000,000 visitors agree.

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This week's question, "It's officially Spring! Is Spring your favorite season to visit Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains? Tell us why!"

Last week's question, "We now have an extra hour of sunlight, what will you be doing with your extra hour?"  

Barbara says, "We will most definitely be spending a lot more time outdoors! We're not too far from Pigeon Forge so we're hoping to make a few spring and summer trips and take full advantage of the beautiful weather we've been seeing!" 

Ongoing - April 10: Titanic's Rose Petal Memorial Tribute - when you visit Titanic Museum Attraction now and throughout the entire year leading up to April 2012, guests will be given an actual rose petal and that rose petal will be placed into a rose petal memorial case - which will then will be placed out to sea by the Coast Guard at the exact site where we lost Titanic 100 years ago on April 15.  

March 1 - 31: Irish Month at Titanic! Call 800-381-7670 for more info.

March 1 - 31: Behind the Scenes of James Cameron's Titanic - Get some behind the scenes action of what really happened on the ship. For more information call 1-800-381-7670.

March 12 - 18: North American Country Music Association International -Country Tonite Theatre

March 14 - 17: A Mountain Quiltfest™ - This festival attracts over 20,000 visitors from around the country to the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Hosted by the Piecemakers and Sevier Valley Quilters Guilds, this early spring event brings quilting enthusiasts to compete in a world-renown, multi-category quilt show.

March 16 - 17: Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival - located at the Visitor Center in Townsend, TN. A festival celebrating a style of fine art which uses textiles such as fabric, yarn, and natural and synthetic fibers is being held right here in East Tennessee. Come join the fun! Call (865) 448-6134 for more info.   

March 23 - 24: Corvette Auction and Expo - Corvette lovers don't want to miss this event! Visit the Corvette Expo & Auction at the Sevierville Events Center.

April 4 - 7 : Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show - Located in the Gatlinburg Convention Center the show contains everything from food to unique household knick knacks. Buy gifts for others or bring home something great for yourself. 

April 7: The Easter Bunny Arrives - The Incredible Christmas Place will have the Easter Bunny in captive. For more information call 1-800-445-3396  

April 7: Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny - at the Pigeon Forge Community Center beginning at 10:00 a.m. 

April 7: Herb and Wildflower Day - located in Townsend, TN. For more information on the Herb and Wildflower Day at the Visitor Center in Townsend and different places in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park call (865) 448-6134 

April 7 - 8: Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament - Celebrate springfest in Pigeon Forge with the Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament! The Little Pigeon River is stocked with 10,000 trout in over 20 miles of streams prior to the tournament. There will be over $10,000 in cash & prizes so bring your family out for a great day of relaxation and we are sure you will be thrilled with all the fun you catch! For more info call (865) 661-3474. 

April 9 - 14: Spring Hikes - Discover the beauty of spring in the most rugged mountains in Appalachia! Daily hikes will explore the cultural and natural history of this region with its unique traditions. Start each day with a hot breakfast then pack a lunch, grab your daypack and head out on the trail. 

April 10: Smokies Baseball Home Opener - located at Smokies Stadium in Kodak, TN at 7:15 p.m., Tennessee Smokies vs Jackson Generals.