Located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Ober Gatlinburg is the only ski resort in the state. It is more than just a ski resort, however. It is a complete family vacation spot with an amusement park, indoor ice skating, a bungee tower, an alpine slide, and many other activities and attractions - there is something to please everyone.
Dollywood is a 125-acre theme park owned by and named after entertainer Dolly Parton. Located in Pigeon Forge, Dollywood is the second top tourist attraction in Tennessee after the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is visited by thousands of people each day. It is one of the best kept secrets when it comes to theme parks and is staking its claim as being one of the top parks in the nation by expanding with bigger and bigger rides and adding the 30-acre Splash Country water park next door.
The finest hotel in Tennessee has inaugurated an innovative program to save what is finest about Tennessee -- the state's open space, farms, woodlands, scenic corridors, vistas and historic places. About 500 acres of scenic and historic land will be protected each year through The Hermitage Hotel's new partnership with The Land Trust for Tennessee.
Tennessee is a southern state in the United States. It was the 16th state to join the Union and is sometimes known as "the volunteer state" - a nickname that it gained due to the prominent role of volunteer soldiers from the state during the War of 1812.
Tennessee is one of the most sought after relocation destinations owing to its moderate climate, varied heritage, and musical background. Some of the regions in Tennessee offer the most fascinating views and remain close to the hearts of many tourists. It offers a great holiday experience to tourists of all ages and income groups. Tennessee also has a very interesting history, which dates back the inhabitation of the Mound Builders. Tennessee flourished with the work of art of these people who were the earliest inhabitants in this area.
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