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FREE Smoky Mountain Activity Book for Kids! Educational and FUN!

Attention Parents and Grandparents!Educational and FUN! The kids will LOVE it!I hope you and your family are brimming with excitement as you plan your upcoming vacation to this majestic wilderness!I am thrilled to share with you a special Smoky Mount...
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Smoky Mountain Car Shows & Rod Runs - the complete list!

  Check out the most comprehensive list of car shows, rod runs and other hot rod events in the Smokies and be sure to share it with your friends! You're sure to find car shows in this list that you hadn't heard about!Even if you're ...
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3 Best Pizza Restaurants in Pigeon Forge, TN

  Since today is National Pizza Day, I couldn't think of a better day to be highlighting the 3 Best Pizza Restaurants in Pigeon Forge, TN! Travelers to the Great Smoky Mountains are always asking for recommendations for the best pizza places...
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Asbury Cottages - Winter Newsletter

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Be Bear Aware! My Personal Bear Encounter in the Smoky Mountains

*Be Bear Aware*I recently had a very scary and very close encounter with a bear in the Smoky Mountains. This happened to me and it could easily happen to YOU!Ernie and I visit the Smoky Mountains frequently when we are at our vacation rental home in ...
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We Could Learn A Lot from Geese

I wonder how many Canadian Geese there are in Pigeon Forge? I love that they come to visit each morning here at Asbury Cottages. Sometimes they stop in the yard for a bug snack and sometimes they just fly over, but they always honk “hello&...
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*New in Pigeon Forge * - Five Oaks Farm Kitchen

Five Oaks Farm Kitchen is one of the newest eating establishments in Pigeon Forge, TN. It has taken a while to get it built, but after being there today I can see why. The attention to detail in the construction and décor is top notch!Ernie an...
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Asbury Cottage - Summer Newsletter 2018

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Spring Updates!

It's finally Spring in the Smoky Mountains!  Ernie has been busy on several updates at Asbury Cottage 2.  The new backyard deck is such an enjoyable spot to relax and soak up the sunshine!The 12'x22' deck includes a hightop tabl...
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Christmas in the Smokies

It's beginning to look like Christmas in Pigeon Forge!  While Ernie and I were in town the first week of December, Old Man Winter came knocking and delivered a nice covering of snow.  Mountain roads were closed across to Cherokee and se...
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Asbury Cottage 2 - Stone House - Kitchen Makeover Dec 2017

In December, 2017, Ernie and Connie spent a week at the newest property, Asbury Cottage 2 - Stone House (AC2), working on a marathon kitchen makeover.  The decor for the new AC2 property is a modern rustic farmhouse-style.  Watch the video ...
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3 Favorite Rainy Day Activities in Pigeon Forge

Don’t let the rain ruin your day.  Get out and about in Pigeon Forge and explore some of its best activities. Pigeon Forge is known for its unlimited array of activities.  Why not make the best of a rainy day and pick a few of our fav...
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5 FAQs about the Fun Time Trolley

Sit back and relax while you let the Fun Time Trolley do the driving!  No worries with traffic or parking and you won’t miss a thing along the route to your destination.  Our kids love riding the “bear bus” andI&...