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Mountain Rivers - A Vacation Highlight
There is no better place to enjoy peace than sitting beside a cool Smoky Mountain river. Listening to the water flow over huge rocks will lift anyone's spirit. All picnic areas and campgrounds within the Park are located on a river.
Between the sound of the river and the crickets at night, you will experience a wonderful night's sleep after a day or even a short period of time spent on the river.
Dollywood Has $5.5 Million Barnstormer for 2011
High-flying high jinks take to the sky at Dollywood for the 2011 season with the new Barnstormer ride, a $5.5 million family thrill ride situated in a barnyard-themed area which also includes play areas for younger guests. "I remember my daddy and granddaddy talking about the old barnstormers that used to do all kinds of crazy stunts above the fields where they'd work crops," Dolly Parton said. "My new Barnstormer ride offers folks those same breathtaking moments, high in the sky above Dollywood. And I've recreated a critter-themed barnyard that reminds me of growing up on the farm here in the Smoky Mountains!"
Taking its name from the daring aerialists and stunt pilots of the 1920s, the Barnstormer features two pendulum arms with seating for 32 riders. Seated back to back, riders travel progressively higher on each swing of the Barnstormer's massive arms, reaching a maximum speed of 45 miles per hour and 230 degrees of rotation.
At its peak, the Barnstormer reaches a staggering 81 feet in the air, taking riders high above the barn's rooftop and the area's treetops.
Situated in the lush foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the Barnstormer rests amid a traditional red barn on the Owens Farm, a nod to Parton's family's rural upbringing.
Dollywood is a 130-acre family adventure park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Open nine months a year (March 31-Dec. 30), Dollywood offers more than 40 rides and attractions; award-winning live entertainment featuring country, bluegrass, gospel and mountain music; and a dozen crafters authentic to the East Tennessee region. For more information, call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit www.dollywood.com. Operating days and hours vary.
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Captain Jim's Seafood Buffet
Peel your own shrimp, crab legs, raw oysters, and clams on the raw bar will get you started on your seafood feast at Captain Jim's Seafood Buffet in Pigeon Forge.
Seafood lovers can enjoy calabash, catfish, shrimp and grits, Carolina crab cakes, steamed oysters, fried oysters, scallops, coconut shrimp, grilled swordfish, steamed sea bass and many more seafood entrees.
For those who prefer an alternate cuisine, Captain Jim's is offering Southern comforts like chicken and dressing, pot roast, fried green tomatoes, manicotti, and potatoes. Vegetables are also on the buffet.
Kids eat free at Captain Jim's. Adult buffet dinners are $19.95 plus $1.99 for beverages. The restaurant is open from 3:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
There are accommodations for groups of up to 125 people. With advance reservations, groups can enjoy a sit-down dinner or have the buffet for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Groups can also be accommodated at the buffet on a walk-in basis. The dining room seats 280 people altogether.
Captain Jim's is conveniently located to all attractions in Pigeon Forge. There is plenty of free parking, including tour bus parking.
www.captainjimsseafoodbuffet.com
Lumberjack Feud Dinner & Show
The Lumberjack Feud is not your ordinary dinner show, it is absolutely the rowdiest good time in all of the Smokies! This new attraction in Pigeon Forge, TN features world champion ESPN athletes who compete in a variety of Timbersports. Let me tell you folks, this aint no song and dance show! This show is pure Axe-tion!
This new Pigeon Forge, TN attraction will have you jumping out of your seats with its no holds barred axe swinging, tree climbing, log rolling action, and so much more!
All ages will be entertained with our competing World Champion ESPN Lumberjack athletes, gut busting comedy, draft horses and our water diving TimberDogs! From the moment you enter this brand new 10 million dollar attraction you will be in awe of its grandeur. Built to resemble a rugged Smoky Mountain landscape with cascading river, sawmill pond filled with logs and the two rival logging camps make this 1000 seat theatre come to life.
www.lumberjackfeud.com
Hatfield and McCoy is the Newest Show in the Smoky Mountains
Pigeon Forge's newest and most fun show, The Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show promises to be the best part of your vacation to the Great Smoky Mountains. Your family will be plum tickled with the action, excitement and comedy of this little shindig.
A genuine country dinner is served with each show
-- Feudin' Fried Chick'n, Pork Barbeque, Southern Style Creamy Soup, Mashed Taters, Bust Y'er Jeans Pinto Beans, Cornbread, Coleslaw, and Granny's famous specialty dessert!
www.hatfieldmccoydinnerfeud.com
