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Admire the rushing waters of Tom Branch Falls. It's even more impressive in the wake of a heavy downpour!

If you've got time to stop for a while in Cherokee, Tom Branch Falls is a fine place to kick off your exploring. This cascade of water is one of numerous attractions worth checking out here. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum, and Oconaluftee Indian Village are also waiting to be explored close by.

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Country Cascades Waterpark Resort

Downtown Pigeon Forge

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Sep 19 - Sep 23

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Miami (MIA) to Knoxville (TYS)

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,137 reviews)

My kiddos loved the indoor & outdoor waterpark most along with the scheduled fun! ❤️ Most of the staff was friendly, we encountered 2-3 that weren’t happy about their jobs it seemed but there were some very amazing employees that made up for it, the mildew buildup on the stairs & some spots were rough for a newer facility & the outside pool bathrooms weren't the cleanest but overall it was a great experience & we will be back! 🙂

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

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Aug 21 - Aug 24

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Houston (IAH) to Knoxville (TYS)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,092 reviews)

The property was great. It felt like a decently modern cabin in the woods. The people working there are absolutely amazing. Super friendly and curteous. The location is quite easy to find, it is quite steep up the hill. Every hotel we stay I try to give a review based on 3 things. 1. Hospitality, 2. Premise and experience 3. Above and betodn beyond I would give it all a 5 star except the going above and and beyond. There was about 2 occasions where I needed little bit of help and both were failed. I needed to borrow a computer mouse for an hour, I had to check in

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Fairway Forest

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Aug 28 - Sep 1

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Detroit (DTW) to Asheville (AVL)

8.6/10 Excellent! (257 reviews)

Loved the full sized Kitchen, the porch was lovely. It is a great getaway!

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

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