Now You Can Go Fishing Next to Your Condo

Now You Can Go Fishing Next to Your Condo

 January 13, 2014

Man fishing in the sunsetAre you an amazing angler or a fishing fanatic? If so, Park Place on the River is the place to be! Our condos in Gatlinburg are located right along the Little Pigeon River, one of the best fishing spots in the Great Smoky Mountains. When you stay with us, you’ll be steps away from a fisherman’s paradise.   

3 Amenities That Will Transform Your Vacation

3 Amenities That Will Transform Your Vacation

 January 10, 2014

You may have heard the expression, “it’s the clothes that make the man”. At Park Place on the River we use a more accurate expression: “it’s the amenities that make the condo”. There are plenty of places to stay in the Smokies, so we distinguish ourselves by offering the very best amenities in our Gatlinburg condos. Here are three special features at Park Place on the River that will transform your vacation:

How to Have a Stress Free Vacation

How to Have a Stress Free Vacation

 January 9, 2014

Here is the problem. The point of a vacation is to relax and de-stress. However, the process of planning your vacation is not relaxing and can actually cause stress. In fact, taking your vacation can be so stressful that you might even feel like you need another vacation just to recover from the first! Where does the madness end?!

Fortunately, Park Place on the River is here to help. We’ve put together some advice that will cut out the stress from your vacation and actually let you enjoy your time off.

Stay at Park Place and Walk to Downtown Gatlinburg

Stay at Park Place and Walk to Downtown Gatlinburg

 January 7, 2014

Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, the city of Gatlinburg draws visitors from all around the country. With exciting attractions, quaint shops and wonderful restaurants, downtown Gatlinburg is an amazing place to spend a family vacation. When you stay at our condos in Gatlinburg you will be within walking distance of everything the downtown area has to offer.

Game On at Arcadia

Game On at Arcadia

 September 17, 2013

Are you ready to play in the largest arcade in the Smoky Mountains? Located at the base of the Gatlinburg Space Needle, Arcadia is a 25,000 square foot family fun center packed with state of the art games and attractions. Just minutes away from our Gatlinburg condos, Arcadia has something for everyone.

Experience Shark Week at Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg

Experience Shark Week at Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg

 August 5, 2013

2013 has been the summer of sharks. Fortunately, we are not referring to an uptick in shark attacks, but rather this summer’s multitude of shark related pop culture events. In July, the SyFy channel released Sharknado, a campy made-for-TV disaster film about a waterspout that lifts sharks out of the ocean, creating a carnivorous tornado that terrorizes the streets of Los Angeles.

Ripley’s Fright Nights at Ripley’s Haunted Adventure

Ripley’s Fright Nights at Ripley’s Haunted Adventure

 October 4, 2012

Candles on a creepy lit wallThis Halloween, get your freaky on at Ripley’s Haunted Adventure in Gatlinburg. Halloween in Gatlinburg has never been creepier with Fright Nights’ new show “Voodoo 13”. The terrifying venue features a character parade, a different scary show every weekend, and a special weekend Fright Nights which is included with the price of general admission. Shows are at 6:13pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October and the ghouls and goblins of the night will happily scare the pants off of unsuspecting visitors over the age of 6.

Can’t Miss Photo Opportunities in the Smokies

Can’t Miss Photo Opportunities in the Smokies

 September 11, 2012

Boy in nice clothes taking picture with cameraThe Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a vast and beautiful wonderland of mountainous terrain, breathtaking waterfalls, abundant wildlife and nature’s best display of flora and fauna. Millions of visitors each year take in the scenes by enjoying hiking, fishing, nature walks, camping and historical structures. There are ample photo opportunities within the park to commemorate your special trip.