Disclosure: We received complimentary passes for this review. The opinions shared here are 100% mine.

Have you ever visited a place and wished you could take everyone you loved there, to share the experience? That’s how I felt about Parrot Mountain. I saved this review for last because it’s the one that most surprised me. We’ve driven by the signs for Parrot Mountain many times during our trips to Dollywood. I’ve never really considered going there, although I’m not sure why. Perhaps because I hadn’t heard anything about it? What a shame!! This was one of our favorite attractions of the #PFTitanicFAM trip. We had so many good laughs while we were there. I can’t wait to visit again!

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Disclosure: I received a complimentary pass for this review. The opinions shared here are 100% mine.

There are a few things in life I never thought I’d see. A penguin egg probably tops that list. After all, how often do you see a penguin egg in your everyday world? Well, we got to see one at the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies during our  #PFTitanicFAM trip. That, and much more! We visited the aquarium last weekend on our Pigeon Forge trip and, as always, we loved getting to see the wonderful exhibits. The Ripley’s Aquarium folks are experts at taking hands-on to a new level. My kids enjoy touching the horseshoe crabs and stingrays. We loved getting to watch the scuba diver in the shark tank. It was all just wonderful!

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Disclosure: I received complimentary passes for this review. The opinions shared here are 100% mine.

Yes, you read that correctly. Ostrich races. I should stop there and just let you wonder.

Ah, but I won’t. You deserve to know about this. While we were in Pigeon Forge for the  #PFTitanicFAM trip, we had the chance to attend a Dixie Stampede show. I’ve heard of this place for ages but have never visited. It was a great way to spend the evening and my son hasn’t stopped asking when we can go back. Do you like music? Dancing? Stunts? Food? Crazy stuff? If you answered yes to any of those, then you’ve got to make plans to attend Dixie Stampede.

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Disclosure: I received complimentary tickets for this post. The opinions shared here are 100% mine.

A few months ago we visited the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN. Ever since then my daughter has been obsessed with all things Titanic. She kept asking me when we could go back. Finally she got her wish on our  #PFTitanicFAM tour. I really wasn’t sure if she would enjoy it as much a second time, but she really did! In fact, the entire family loved it. My sister has never seen the Titanic movie (I KNOW!!! Tragedy!!!!) so she was really taken aback by all the beautiful artifacts and information in the museum. Let me share a bit of our trip with you. [Read more…]

Disclosure: I received a complimentary stay for this review.The opinions shared here are 100% mine.

As part of our #PFTitanicFAM tour we were invited to stay at the Wilderness at the Smokies resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  This hotel has an indoor water park with a spectacular looking outside pool, too. We’ve driven by resort the a bazillion times. Each time my kids asked, “Can we go there?” Happily this time I was able to say “YES!” We left right after school on Friday for our fun weekend trip. My kids were excited to pack goggles and swimsuits even though it is too cold to swim here in Northeast Tennessee in October. The indoor water park was calling our names! My sister and niece joined us for this trip.

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Fall is one of the best times to visit Northeast Tennessee because the changing leaves are absolutely stunning!    If you’re looking for a unique place to visit with lots of family-friendly activity options, you’ve got to check out Northeast Tennessee.  We’ll be visiting some local attractions over the next couple of weeks and I can’t wait to share the experience with you.  Be sure to follow me on social media so you can see all of the fun options you have in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area.  Thanks to US Family Guide for providing us with a great itinerary!

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