Pigeon Forge Ranks #4 on TripAdvisor's Top U.S. Destinations on the Rise

TripAdvisor, the world�s largest travel website, announced their top 15 U.S. destinations on the rise for 2012 today. The rankings are comprised of destinations which have seen a remarkable increase in traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.com over the last year.

Coming in at #4 on the list was Pigeon Forge. Here's what TripAdvisor had to say about the "Forge":

Set against the misty blue backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge is a gateway to 500 thousand acres of Appalachian wilderness. If hiking over 800 miles of mountain trails and camping in dense ancient forests is a step too far, travelers can head to Dollywood for rollercoasters and waterslides.

Also making the list, and ranking #13, was Asheville, North Carolina.

And, to visit the #1 destination on the rise, just hop on I-40 West and drive over to the Music City. Nashville is indeed a very fun city.

To see the entire list, please click here.



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Plan early: 22nd Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week

It's never too early to begin planning for one of the biggest outdoor events in the Smokies. This year, the 22nd Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week will take place during the week of January 7-14, 2012.

Considered to be the ultimate Smoky Mountain experience, Wilderness Wildlife Week is a series of activities designed to connect visitors with the great outdoors.

You�ll learn from more than 100 experts who will share their knowledge of the outdoors in more than 175 seminars, lectures and hands-on workshops. You'll also have the opportunity to get closer to nature with your choice of more than 50 guided walks and hikes.

Music lovers will enjoy authentic Smoky Mountain music performed live during AppalachiaFest.

Wilderness Wildlife Week has been a Southeast Tourism Society �Top 20 Event in the Southeast� 10 times now.

For more information, and to keep up with all the programs being planned, please click here.


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