The Great Smoky Mountains is truly a magical place. Especially during the summer months when beauty can be found in every direction. Each year towards the end of May and beginning of June visitors can venture into the park and witness something truly unique. Synchronous... ...
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EXPERIENCE FIREFLY MAGIC IN THE SMOKIES
FAMILY FIRST MEMBERS – PETER AND LUCY NOYES
Have you ever met someone who right away you felt an instant connection with? A person that felt like a family member? Well, here at Mountain Laurel Chalets we have and these two folks names are Peter and Lucy Noyes. This wonderful couple have been... ...
Read MoreTHE MOST FAMILY FRIENDLY PLACE IN THE SMOKIES!
At Mountain Laurel Chalets our business centers on the word Family. It is a Family owned business. We are a Family of employees and home owners. We try to treat our guests like Family. If you have stayed with us in the past, we keep... ...
Read MoreMEET THE LITWILER FAMILY!
Let us introduce you to a wonderful family in our “Family First” program. Please meet Ray, Judy, Jonathan, Cody and his new bride, Brittany Nicole. This wonderful family has been frequent guests at Mountain Laurel Chalets for many years. The Litwiler’s live in middle Tennessee... ...
Read MoreNEW GATLINBURG ALPINE COASTERS
The tourist industry is always moving forward looking to provide visitors with the latest and greatest in amusements. Lately here in Gatlinburg we’ve seen a downhill trend! Now normally that is a bad thing but for us it is an exciting time and something that... ...
Read MoreLIGHTNING BUGS IN SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
Every year in June here in the Smokies we are treated to an awesome display by Photinus Carolinus or as they are more commonly knows – Synchronized Fireflies. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was the first location in North America where this behavior was... ...
Read MoreTHE BEST WATERFALL HIKES IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS
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Many people pass by the entrance to the Tremont Institute on their way to Cades Cove. They never know what beauty and adventure they are passing up. Tremont Institute is an educational center for nature appreciation and ecology of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They state in their literature “Connecting people and nature in GSMNP is their mission”. Please read about the programs and volunteer opportunities this fabulous center has to offer @ www.gsmit.org ...
Read MoreALL ABOUT HALLOWEEN IN GATLINBURG
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The last night of October is reserved for sweet treats and spooky surprises! Halloween is a fun experience in the downtown area of Gatlinburg as throngs of people jam the sidewalks taking ghosts, goblins, princesses and the latest Superhero trick or treating up the Parkway. You can... ...
Read MoreFANTASY OF LIGHTS CHRISTMAS PARADE
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For a small town Gatlinburg knows how to host a crowd and our award winning parades are known throughout the country. The Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade rolls through the streets of Gatlinburg to the amusement of over 60,000 spectators. The acclaimed ... ...
Read More6 NIGHTLIFE EXPERIENCES IN GATLINBURG
Gatlinburg is known as an extremely family friendly place, with lots of things to do for all ages. A place where children have numerous options to keep them entertained. While families are extremely important to our area we do understand that there will be times when.. ...
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