Last Minute Memorial Day Weekend Ideas for Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN
May 22, 2009 by admin
Filed under Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge TN, VME
No plans for Memorial Day weekend yet? Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, are a perfect quick getaway destination. Aside from the year round features, the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area is hosting several festivals this weekend.
MountainFest in Downtown Gatlinburg, TN
MountainFestis a great annual festival held in Gatlinburg’s downtown that celebrates Gatlinburg’s heritage. Featuring traditional festival features like games, food, special exhibits, and more, this festival is a great time for families and visitors of all ages. You’ll be able to enjoy the great features of Gatlinburg and enjoy special festival features like live bluegrass music and live workshops. MountainFest takes place May 22-24.
Annual Craftsmen’s Fair at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, TN
Happening at the same time as the MountainFest, you can catch the Annual Craftsmen’s Fair at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. This fair features over 200 booths with craftsmen and handiworkers. You will also be able to enjoy live musical entertainment. You will be able to talk to the craftsmen, watch live demonstrations, and enjoy the city of Gatlinburg. This fair takes place May 22-24.
With great options for lodging, shows, and attractions, Gatlinburg makes a great destination any time of year. Whether you are interested in exploring Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokiesor checking out Dolly Parton’s theme park Dollywoodfeaturing thrilling roller coasters and entertaining shows, there is plenty to do in Gatlinburg to entertain you. If you want to stay a few nights, we offer a great variety of hotels in the area. From cabins to suites to deluxe hotel rooms, you’ll be sure to find a lodging option to fit your needs.
Experience the Big Easy Through a Variety of Vacation Options
New Orleans is well regarded for its sounds of jazz, unique architecture, bustling marketplaces, and delicious taste of Creole and Cajun cooking. And with our limited-time, escorted New Orleans Getaway you will find an immersive journey into the many sights and sounds of the Big Easy through five days of revelry and revelation.
The New Orleans Getaway is only available on select dates ranging from September 14 through the New Year. Included in the package, you will find four nights’ lodging, six meals, and a variety of activities such as cruising along the Steamboat Natchez, perfecting your chef skills at the New Orleans School of Cooking, and visiting Court of Two Sisters. Best of all, you will have an expert guide on-hand throughout your vacation to ensure that you experience all of the ins and outs of the area.
Learn more about this unique, guided look into the city and culture of New Orleans online.
For those hoping to escape on their next vacation before the Sun sets on summer, our New Orleans Weekend Getaway Package offers an outing that can be enjoyed year-round. With this package, even the busiest of us can escape for a leisurely time with two nights’ lodging, a walking tour of the Garden District, and admission to Audubon Aquarium and IMAX.
Learn more about the New Orleans Weekend Getaway Package and book your dates online.
Additionally, those wanting to get away to a location somewhere other than Louisiana at anytime throughout the year can find a wide range of popular, family-themed, United States travel destinations online.
Experience Large-Scale Entertainment in Gatlinburg – Pigeon Forge at an Unbelievable Price
The Smoky Mountains region offers an excellent summer vacation destination with its towering mountain range and lush, surrounding forests. And with the Pigeon Forge Dinner Show Package you will find an outing that places you directly in the natural beauty of the area while also offering a look into the many forms of theatrical entertainment that permeates the area.
Included in the Pigeon Forge Dinner Show Package, you will find three nights’ lodging accommodations, admission to Country Tonite, Dixie Stampede Dinner Show, Blast From the Past, and Smith Family Dinner Show, and a Collier’s Restaurants Meal Card with prices starting at only $249 per adult.
Both Dixie Stampede and Smith Family offer a dinner and show combination for two encompassing evenings of entertainment. At Dixie Stampede, you will be placed on either the North or South side of the building and cheer on equestrian competitors as they take part in challenges ranging from trick-riding to races. Throughout the evening, you may even find yourself participating in the action. As the action carries on, you will be treated to a hearty meal consisting of whole rotisserie chicken, pork loin, corn on the cob, biscuit and more.
As with Dixie Stampede, the Smith Family Show Dinner Show will also offer a decadent time of dining combined with quality entertainment. Throughout the performance, Charlie, Jim and Charlie Bob will present pitch-perfect harmonies as they cover styles ranging from country and bluegrass to oldies and gospel.
As for Country Tonite and Blast From the Past, you may not find food, but the entertainment is sure to be top notch! As the name implies, Country Tonite focuses on country music, covering both classics and contemporary hits.
Blast From the Past also stays true to its name, presenting stunning tributes to Conway Twitty, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley.
In addition to the four shows featured in the Pigeon Forge Dinner Show Package, you will also be granted the Collier Restaurants Meal Card. The card can be used at T.G.I Fridays, Corky’s BBQ, Golden Corral, Flapjacks Pancake House or Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, and covers adults for $30 and children for $20.
Those interested in learning more about the Pigeon Forge Dinner Show Package can browse package information and place reservations online.
From London to Paris: Your European Vacation Awaits
Those looking for a summer vacation complete with historical significance and international cultural charm need look no further than our eight-day London and Paris vacation package. Included, you will find seven nights’ lodging accommodations, meals, and a guided look of both London and Paris for a comprehensive visit to two of Europe’s most noted metropolitan areas.
Your European vacation will begin in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. The first couple days will allow you time to situate yourself and become better acquainted with the historic city streets. On day three, your vacation guide will take you to popular sites including St. Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to experience a performance of Blood Brothers, one of the longest-running musicals in the history of theatre.
On day five, you will board the Eurostar High Speed Train and begin the trek towards Paris. Upon arriving, you will check-in at your hotel and then head into the city for an evening of dining at the Eiffel Tower before cruising the river Seine.
Throughout the next three days, you will explore the sights of Paris, including Champs Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Garden of Versailles; visit Louis XIV’s Palace; and enjoy free time to simply do as you please.
Learn more about the London and Paris vacation package online.
Additionally, browse other guided vacations throughout Europe online.
Experience the Splendors of the Nile
Travel across the world and through history during your next vacation with the adventurous Splendors of the Nile, an escorted vacation package through Egypt that features eleven nights hotel accommodations, meals, and experiences ranging from exploring the ancient pyramids that surround Cairo to rafting the mighty Nile River. Throughout the journey, you will witness modern metropolis settings and ancient natural wonders for an immersive time of discovery!
Splendors of the Nile will ease you into your new surroundings, giving you time to check-in at your hotel and acquaint yourself with the setting of Cairo. On day two, you will depart for Giza and jump right into adventure as you trek past pyramids and through Memphis, making a point to stop at the city’s 40-foot statue of Ramses II.
Come day six, you will leave the city settings of Cairo, Memphis and Luxor and begin a four-day cruise along the Nile. Along the cruise, you will stop at sites including the Temple of Karnak, city of Esna, Temple of Horus, and Aswan.
Combining intimate looks into the current landscape of Egypt with the country’s rich past, Splendors of the Nile meshes cityscapes, natural beauty and history for an encompassing journey that can help you experience Egypt in its entirety.
Learn more about the Splendors of the Nile online.
Additionally, learn more about escorted vacations throughout other parts of Africa.
Guided Vacation of New York City Offers Leisurely Look into the Big Apple
Featuring five separate burroughs complete with sprawling parks, towering sky scrapers, and more than eight million residents, the city of New York can be a daunting destination for first-time visitors, but with our guided New York City vacation package you will find an inviting, introductory look into the Big Apple that will ease you into its many wonders.
Your first day in New York City will offer a leisurely pace, providing time to become better acquainted with the metropolis setting and rest up for what will prove to be an action-packed journey through the sights of NYC.
On day two, you will be shown an introductory look into New York City as your vacation guide leads you past such notable sights as Wall Street, Chinatown, Greenwich Village, the Empire State Building, Ground Zero and numerous other well-known areas and landmarks.
Throughout the rest of your five-day romp through NYC you will visit Ellis Island for an up close view of the Statue of Liberty, enjoy two Broadway performances, and explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art, amongst numerous other outings that will help highlight the distinct culture of the iconic cityscape.
Learn more about the New York City vacation package and book reservations for your NYC getaway online.
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