There are numerous charms that attract vacationers to the spectacular Smoky Mountains region that crosses over from Tennessee to North Carolina. Ever since the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was officially designated a national treasure the numbers of people making Tennessee holiday escapes has been on the increase. As the park has grown in popularity the surrounding Smoky Mountain towns of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville have emerged as accommodation and recreation hubs for visitors who come to enjoy the marvelous Smoky Mountains up close and personal. While Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg may be the most well known of the local East Tennessee centers, the city of Sevierville is itself a thriving recreational hub that plays host to millions of Smoky Mountain visitors each and every year.

The three Smoky Mountain sister cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville are located along a north-south grid- with Gatlinburg being the southernmost point and Sevierville being on the northern end. These three Tennessee centers are called "sisters" for good reason. On numerous occasions these Tennessee locales combine to offer area wide festivals and special events. The charm offered in all three cities features the southern hospitality and Smoky Mountain artisan culture that makes the area so unique. And of course all this is in addition to the spectacular outdoor scenery featured throughout the greater Smoky Mountains region.

The exciting and popular Winterfest festival is a good example of the area wide coordination that goes on in the greater Smoky Mountains region. During Wintefest, all three cites are lit up with a million dazzling lights. This creates a magical atmosphere throughout the region. Coordinated theatrical events and area wide trolley rides are also an essential part of the Winterfest festival. Like the other two cities, Sevierville offers a Winterfest launching event. This fun-filled event includes free food, fireworks, and live entertainment, among other things. This Winterfest Festival kick-off happens each year on November 1st. The Winterfest Festival in Sevierville then carries on till events wrap up on the last day of February.

The entire Smoky Mountains region is well known for its world-class live musical and theatrical entertainment. Sevierville certainly does its part to live up to this billing. One of the most popular attractions in Sevierville is the Governor's Palace. There are numerous shows on display at the Governor's Palace. Some of the most popular include: Journey to 50 states, Salute Our Heroes, and an indoor water show appropriately titled April Showers. In addition to the Governor's Palace some other top Sevierville shows and theaters include the Great China Acrobats - with their thrilling and eye-opening stunts, and the Tennessee musical charm of the Southern Nights Theatre.

Sevierville has much more than exciting theatrical presentations to offer visiting Smoky Mountain vacationers. Sevierville is home to family friendly attractions like the Five Oaks Riding Stables, the Ripley's Old McDonald Mini-Golf Center, the Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo, the Rainforest Adventures Discovery Zoo, the Forbidden Caverns, and the fast tracks of the NASCAR Speed Park. As you can see, these attractions alone offer enough entertainment to keep you and your family entertained for days on end.

For those planning some shopping while on vacation in the Smokies, the Five Oaks Tanger Outlet Mall is a top location. A wide variety of fine dining establishments and traditional restaurants are also located in Sevierville. These include popular choices like the Red Lobster, the Olive Garden, the Chop House, and Damon's. For those looking for some historic attractions Sevierville also features several museums, including the Tennessee Museum of Aviation, the Sevier County Heritage Museum, and the Wilson's North American Wildlife Museum.

In reality, all three of the Smoky Mountain sister cities of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg offer culture, charm and attractions unique to the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. And all three serve as great recreational hubs from which to launch your Smoky Mountain vacation. For those vacationers looking for a respite from the crowds often common to the region, Sevierville offers a nice alternative to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. A quaint, less-busy, but incredibly scenic outdoor attraction such as the Sevierville Historic Walking Trail is an example of Sevierville's "more quiet appeal".

Sevierville features plenty of its own "in-town" recreational flare as well. This includes attractions such as live theatre, fine dining and "all-American" restaurants, historic sites and museums, and family-friendly, theme parks. In addition, Sevierville is also located only minutes from many of the beautiful Smoky Mountain cabin rentals that are a popular lodging choice in East Tennessee. For those who choose the premium accommodation offered by these Tennessee chalet rentals, Sevierville is a convenient daytime location that perfectly compliments daytrips into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park itself.