July 2007 Archives

Pigeon Forge's newest attraction, WonderWorks, is hosting Teacher Preview Days August 6-10. Teachers and staff from schools statewide and beyond are invited to preview this educational, interactive and fun “amusement park for the mind.” Teachers and staff need only show their school ID at the box office on the day they arrive and they will receive up to two complimentary passes to WonderWorks.
Officials with WonderWorks have seen and heard how the facility has worked wonders in educating children. WonderWorks has over 100 interactive exhibits, including the 360 bike to study force and motion, a 5.3 scale earthquake in the Earthquake Café and 65 mile per hour winds in the Hurricane Hole to discover the wonders of meteorology.
If your school group is interested in enjoying the wonders of WonderWorks, call the education Department at (865) 868-1800.

At least that’s the case at the Inn at Christmas Place. The newest entry to Pigeon Forge's hotel market, the hotel has opened for business and has been at or near capacity every night.
The progress of the construction has been a sight to see. In the weeks heading into the grand opening, the work moved quickly, taking the facility from an unfinished product to a polished hotel. The construction is still in process, with the fifth and final floor headed for completion this week.
“Comments from customers have been positive,” general manager Karl Thomas said. The holiday theme of the hotel is evident throughout in decor and music.

July 20-29

The 32nd annual Gatlinburg Craftmen's Fair, featuring more than 180 crafts people, will be held July 20 through 29 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
Sam and Tracey Large developed the event. “We are so fortunate to be able to offer such a wide variety of talents and products for our visitors to enjoy,” Sam Large said. “We take great pride in the quality level of our crafts people.”
Each entrant is juried for quality and unusual skill. About 80 percent of the exhibitors are returning.

CIRCUS EXPRESS
Clowns, face painting, balloon animals, and colorful decorations will fill the train during the 1st Annual Circus Express. Passengers will be "clowning" around by the time it returns to the station. On July 21 and 22, the Three Rivers Rambler excursion train will be transformed into the Circus Express. Departures are at 2pm & 5pm with tickets costing $22 for adults and $12 for children.
During the circus train, the conductor and volunteers will decorate the passenger cars with animals and balloons creating a special circus theme. The train consists of a fully restored 1925 steam locomotive, two coach cars, a merchandise car, an open air car, and a red caboose. The caboose is a favorite for birthday parties and family reunions.
Everyone on board will receive a special clown gift to remember the fun!