Join the Veterans Day Celebration in Gatlinburg on November 11!

Honor America’s heroes and veterans with this tribute, featuring a wide variety of events including patriotic music, a fly-by presentation, and even an appearance by an American bald eagle from the American Eagle Foundation. This event takes place at the Ripley’s Aquarium Plaza on November 11 and it’s a great activity for the entire family to come to together and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Area events and festivities grow larger each year and a variety of veterans and current service members will be there, so be sure to attend. Our lodging options are perfect for your stay, and there are plenty of activities to check out while you are in the area!

Step into the amazing Dixie Stampede to witness an all-in-fun look at the rivalry between North & South in this action packed dinner and show extravaganza. You’ll witness amazing performances by the cast, as well as the stars of the show – 32 amazing performing horses! Ostrich races and a fantastic patriotic finale highlight this family adventure that has made a name for itself around the country. You’ll also feast on a hearty four-course meal featuring Southern favorites like rotisserie chicken, homemade biscuits and much more.

The Titanic Museum boasts a wide range of artifacts and memorabilia as you are taken on a historical journey through the tragic events of the Titanic, as well as into the personal lives of its passengers. The museum features twenty rooms, which include a full-size replica of the Grand Staircase, actual lifeboats used by survivors and victims, the ship’s bridge, and more. Even the building itself has been built to half-scale in the image of the Titanic and sits anchored to water for a realistic effect. Inside the rooms, you will find over 400 artifacts and personal items, as well as chilling accounts, SOS messages, and so much more.

Ascend to the clouds with the Gatlinburg Sky Lift. Watch the world below grow smaller and smaller after boarding in downtown Gatlinburg and climbing above the city, mountains, trees and river for amazing views from the heights of the Smoky Mountains. You’ll end up 1,800 feet above the rest of the world where you can savor the view, enjoy a picnic lunch or take some unbelievable mountaintop photos. Try it at night for a different experience!

Go Country in Gatlinburg with these Wild Western Shows!

Many attractions are available in Gatlinburg, but if you’re looking for pure country music entertainment, the city has some of the best. If you’re yearning for the twang of the steel guitar or the quick dance of the fiddle, it’s time to plan a trip to Gatlinburg. You can attend these remarkable shows when you’re not relaxing at your luxurious accommodations. Put on your boots, strap on your spurs, and get ready for a kickin’ country time with this round-up of performances.

Step into the amazing Dixie Stampede to witness an all-in-fun look at the rivalry between North & South in this action packed dinner and show extravaganza. You’ll witness amazing performances by the cast, as well as the stars of the show – 32 amazing performing horses! Ostrich races and a fantastic patriotic finale highlight this family adventure that has made a name for itself around the country. You’ll also feast on a hearty four-course meal featuring Southern favorites like rotisserie chicken, homemade biscuits and much more. Mmmmmm.

Featuring an all-star cast of performers of all ages, this Country Tonite features current hits, country classics, gospel tunes and patriotic melodies. There’s also plenty of humor in between the stunning vocal and musical performances to keep you laughing, tapping your toes and singing along. The variety and talent of this performance will leave you speechless!

Lee Greenwood may be best known for his patriotic tune “God Bless the USA,” but he has released many other chart-topping hits over his career and now is your chance to see the great Lee Greenwood live. With Lee Greenwood’s popularity across the decades and his incredible number of chart-topping hits, this show is the ideal entertainment option for the whole family to enjoy together.

Myrtle Beach Offers Families the Perfect New Year’s Eve Celebration

For an entirely family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration, visit Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. Myrtle Beach offers a number of exciting options for New Year’s Eve including the popular Noon Year’s Eve Party at the Children’s Museum of South Carolina. The Noon Year’s Eve Party will feature a number of exciting activities including games, crafts, and a balloon drop. After your daytime celebration, continue the excitement by heading out to Barefoot Landing where fireworks will be going off to herald the coming of the New Year.

While you’re visiting Myrtle Beach for the New Year’s Eve festivities, make sure that you don’t miss out on seeing one of the area’s most popular shows, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. The Dixie Stampede features country-style entertainment and food for a fun-filled, family-friendly evening of good times. Guests will be treated to a show featuring 32 horses and their riders as they perform tricks and compete for points. It’s an evening you and your children are sure to enjoy!

Continue your family fun in Myrtle Beach with a visit to Ripley’s Moving Theatre where you will get a theatre experience unlike anything you’ve known before. Ripley’s theatre is a 3-D experience that uses special seats and effects so that you feel every bump and twist that the characters in the movie experience. Everyone in your family will appreciate this unique adventure.

Last Chance for Branson Shows in 2010

If you’ve been looking forward to a Branson vacation filled with all of Branson’s hottest shows, your last chance for 2010 is quickly approaching. Many of the shows have finished for the season and only a select few will continue to be available until the end of December. After December, you won’t have a chance to see many of these shows again until March in 2011. Check out the following shows.

Showboat Branson Belle

The Showboat Branson Belle is not only going to be unavailable after December 30th, but it will also not be putting on the same show next year with the Showstoppers! and Todd Oliver. In 2011, the performances and dining experience will be entirely different, so if you’ve loved the Showstoppers! in the past and want to see them one last time, you need to do it soon. Make sure that you don’t miss your chance to say farewell to these phenomenal performers and their traditional show!

Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show

Another show you won’t want to miss for 2010 is Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show. This outstanding dinner and show combination has enchanted children and adults for years and is considered one of Branson’s top shows. The friendly rivalry between the two sides of the theater, the singing and dancing, and a Southern-style meal are the perfect way to spend an evening in Branson.

Jim Stafford Show

Of course, you won’t want to miss the Jim Stafford Show either. Jim Stafford’s comedic antics always have his audience laughing and entertained, so his final shows for 2010 aren’t to be missed. He even provides a unique, 3-D virtual thrill ride right in his theater, so guests will be enjoying an experience they won’t get anywhere else. His show is one that everyone who visits should see this year!

Spend Your Thanksgiving Enjoying Entertainment in the Smoky Mountains

Spend this Thanksgiving out exploring the many attractions of the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge area rather than stressing yourself out by preparing a huge meal. It will be much more fun for everyone to just relax and enjoy each other’s company. If you’re looking for some fun activities to help you out with that, these activities are perfect and are even open during the week of Thanksgiving.

Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge

As one of the most popular shows in Pigeon Forge, the Dixie Stampede has years of great showmanship under its belt. Come and experience the fun and excitement of 32 horses and their riders doing tricks and competing for your entertainment. You can cheer on your favorites as you enjoy a delicious Southern-style meal of chicken, homemade biscuits, and other treats. This is one show you must not miss during your time in the area!

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

With the cold weather outside, you will want to enjoy some warm indoor entertainment while you visit. Make sure to stop by Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies where you can explore the underwater world of marine creatures. This aquarium has over 10,000 marine animals for you to see and learn about during your visit. You will see sharks, sting rays, and even a coral reef as you walk through the aquarium. You will also get the chance to touch some of these astounding creatures at the touch tank!

Magic Beyond Belief

Add a little bit of Smoky Mountain magic to your vacation with Magic Beyond Belief. This fun magic show gives you the dazzling entertainment and illusions of Terry Evanswood. As winner of the Merlin award, Terry has a reputation for putting on unbelievable magic shows. Watch as he works with everything from a 400-pound white tiger to his pet dog to create stunning illusions. With his variety of magic tricks and his incredible showmanship, this magician puts on a show you will always remember!

An Old Time Christmas in Silver Dollar City Adds Spice to Holiday Traditions

During the holiday season, visitors flock from all over the nation to experience An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City. This year, the Christmas event begins November 6th and continues until December 30th to give visitors almost two full months of holiday cheer. The celebration will have some of the traditional favorites that the park is known for during Christmas like the 5-story special effects Christmas tree that plays holiday favorites like Carol of the Bells and gives a light show with over one million lights and the thrilling production of A Dickens’ Christmas Carol as well as some new features like the option to learn new holiday recipes at Silver Dollar City’s Culinary and Craft School. There is even a special Christmas parade that is a moving light show with over 100,000 lights. Between the traditional holiday entertainment and the delicious treats like hot wassail, hot chocolate, s’mores, and apple dumplings, both your imagination and you stomach will be satisfied!

If you’re looking for more Christmas entertainment during your time in Branson, you will also want to plan to see Andy Williams’ Christmas Show. His Christmas performances begin November 1st and continue until December 11th, so visitors will have many opportunities to see this legendary performer put on his show. With Christmas favorites from the past and present, Andy Williams will transport you to a world filled with holiday spice and cheer. You can’t beat the magical combination of Andy Williams and Christmas music!

Of course, who could possibly forget Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Christmas extravaganza? Their exciting Christmas performances have already begun and will continue through the first of the year. Enjoy holiday music, a competition between the North and South Pole, a living nativity scene, and even a special appearance by Santa Clause. This fun filled show is a great experience for people of all ages who want to celebrate Christmas with fun and energy!

Winterfest Sets the Stage for a Christmas Celebration in Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge

With the holiday season approaching, Pigeon Forge has been busy with preparations for the many exciting Christmas shows and activities the area is known for. November 9th, the area will start off the holiday festivities with the area’s 21st Annual Winterfest Kickoff. Games, music, food, and craft vendors will be spread throughout the area helping everyone to have fun and enjoy the beginning of the season. The most exciting part of Winterfest happens in the evening after it gets dark. A switch is flipped to light over 5 million twinkling Christmas lights. The light displays are all over town, so you can spend several evenings exploring them while you’re in the area.

While you’re in Pigeon Forge for Winterfest, make sure to visit the Dixie Stampede to see their Christmas show. The Dixie Stampede Christmas show is a spectacular event that features a live nativity scene, evergreens, poinsettias, beautiful holiday costumes, and time-honored classic Christmas music. The show itself is as spirited as ever with a competition between the North Pole and the South Pole helping to make the holiday show an exciting one. Even Santa Clause gets in on the action in this Christmas extravaganza!

Don’t forget the Black Bear Jamboree Dinner and Show and their special presentation Black Bear Christmas Spectacular. This holiday show takes you on an enchanting journey with the black bears to find out the true meaning of Christmas. Their adventure will take you from Santa’s Workshop all the way to New York City and finally to a live Nativity scene. It’s a delightful tale that captures the hearts of people of all ages year after year.

Spring into the Season with Branson Entertainment

As spring approaches, the many entertainment options of Branson, Missouri are beginning to open their doors for the 2010 season, offering travelers a chance to greet the warmer weather and longer days with a variety of quality attractions and shows throughout the Ozarks.

Noah the Musical is beginning its sophomore season in Branson on March 26. The tale of Noah and the Ark is returning in its typical grand fashion, complete with a rotating, 40-foot stage; 3D imaging and pyrotechnics; and a cast that includes over 50 people and animals!

Long-time Branson favorite Shoji Tabuchi will also be returning to the Branson entertainment scene within the next few weeks. Set to open his 2010 season on April 8, this year will mark Shoji’s 21st season of entertaining the Branson area. Experience a wide variety of music ranging from classical, to gospel, to oldies, to contemporary as Shoji highlights his undeniable talents on the violin.

Aside from shows opening over the next couple weeks, Branson visitors can also find a variety of quality options that are already entertaining spring travelers. From the charming 1800′s Ozarks atmosphere and thrilling rides of Silver Dollar City to the encompassing night of entertainment that can be found at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show, Branson has been offering a lively travel destination throughout 2010 and will only be expanding its possibilities over the next couple weeks.

Festival of Nations Brings World Culture, Entertainment to the Smoky Mountains

This March 27 through April 26, Dollywood will be holding its 25th annual Festival of Nations. Throughout the month of April, guests will find the general Smoky Mountains charm that Dollywood exudes infused with lively cultural demonstrations from around the world! In particular, steel orchestras from Trinidad and Tobago; hang drums from Switzerland; and vocal groups from Zambia will all be on-hand for a fascinating look into world entertainment complete with the traditional thrill rides, theme park dining, and live shows that annually draw millions of people to the park.

Those visiting the Gatlinburg – Pigeon Forge area during Dollywood’s Festival of Nations will find that Splash Country Waterpark offers a perfect compliment Dollywood and its Festival of Nations. As Dollywood’s sister-park, guests will find all of the quality excitement expected from Dollywood, but with a wet and wild twist. Whether lounging on the lazy river or racing through tubes and down chutes, there are a variety of experiences waiting to ensure a fun-filled day for one and all at Splash Country!

And for those looking for a complete Dolly Parton experience while in the Gatlinburg area, there is Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. This encompassing time of entertainment combines interactive competition and equestrian entertainment with a hearty meal for a lively evening of dinner and entertainment.

This spring, explore the world from America’s backyard with Splash Country, Dixie Stampede and Dollywood’s Festival of Nations!

Treat Yourself to a Holiday Break in Myrtle Beach

Already need a break during the holidays? Luckily for you, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has many festive and fun options that are the perfect excuse to plan a quick getaway to the shore. From fun Christmas shows to an easy New Year’s Eve vacation, Myrtle Beach is a fantastic holiday destination for you and your family.

Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show

At the Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show, you will find one of the most fun Christmas shows in the country! You will see a live nativity scene complete with live animals as well as a festive battle between the North Pole and South Pole that features entertaining games and tricks. Of course, you can expect the same classic horsemanship and great music that you find at the Dixie Stampede during the regular season. To top it all off, you will be enjoying a delicious four course meal. Before the show, you can spend some time in the Carriage Room and enjoy Christmas music and family entertainment.

Christmastime with the Twelve Irish Tenors

If you are looking for a relaxing and festive show, check out Christmastime with the Twelve Irish Tenors at the Palace Theatre. Fresh off of their very successful World Tour, the Twelve Irish Tenors have landed in Myrtle Beach for the Christmas season. This show features the classic harmonies and mellow voices that have won the world over. You can catch this show in Myrtle Beach until January 2, so you can enjoy it either before or after Christmas. The Twelve Irish Tenors perform a variety of holiday music, from traditional Christmas carols to songs from their childhood.

Coastin’ Into the New Year

If you do not have time for a getaway before Christmas, plan a relaxing New Year’s Eve vacation in Myrtle Beach. Because we are Vacations Made Easy, we have the perfect New Year’s Eve package ready to go for you. The Coastin’ Into the New Year package contains three nights’ lodging on the beach, six meals (three breakfasts, three dinners), afternoon tea at Ripleys Aquarium, Christmas show at Alabama Theatre, tickets to the Carolina Opry, dinner and New Year’s Eve celebration, and Gospel brunch and performance at the House of Blues. With everything pre-planned, all you have to do is book the vacation and head to Myrtle Beach for a fantastic New Year’s vacation.

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