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Vacations You Will Love! ✈️
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items We are not huge travelers but we do research and plan out our itinerary to always make the most of any trip we take! These lists will share some of the highlights of our favourite destinations…just in case you decide to go!
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New York City
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
New York City
We visited New York City this summer (2023) and it did not disappoint! So many iconic places to visit and amazing food to eat! This city definitely never sleeps!
One of the coolest views of Manhatten! It is a busy spot so be sure to sign up for tickets early if you want to ride the external, glass-bottom elevator!
Summit One Vanderbilt - Midtown Manhattan's Tallest Skyscraper
This “hop on hop off” bus tour helps to give you the lay of the land the first time you visit! It takes you on a sightseeing tour of Manhatten and also, gives you the background information for some of these iconic sights! Very helpful!
Hop On Hop Off NYC Bus Tours starting at $49 | TopView®
When in New York be sure to take in broadway show! We chose “Wicked”! And let me tell you, it was WICKED!!! Loved it!
Wicked on Broadway
Be sure to check out Yankee Stadium! Catch a game or a concert while you are there! Taking the subway from Times Square is half the fun!
Yankee Stadium
These are, hands down, the best tacos I have ever had in my life!! Please find this iconic restaurant and have some of their tacos!! I promise you will not be disappointed!!!
Los Tacos No. 1 | Taquerias in New York City
Puh-lease!!! This store is iconic and huge!!! So amazing! Every brand you can think of! I found some great deals!
Macy's Herald Square:
Times Square is the heartbeat of NYC! Be sure to spend some time there during the day and again, at night! Overwhelming, amazing and entertaining are just a few words to describe it!
Times Square
A tour through Central Park on a bike or carriage is just what the doctor ordered! We loved our day through Central Park and had a great tour guide fill us in on all the hot spots!
Your Complete Guide to New York City's Central Park
This restaurant was our favourite! The burgers were amazing and between the General Jane's Fried chicken and the mac & cheese, we did not leave here hungry! Definitely a highlight of our trip!
Au Cheval New York
You can never go wrong with Carmines! So much food!!!
Carmine's Italian Restaurant
Katz's Deli is so old!!! So much history!! I loved just looking at the walls and thinking about who actually has walked through those doors! The food was also amazing! Huge sandwiches! I am glad we visited this iconic deli!
Katz's Delicatessen Katz's Delicatessen - NYC's oldest deli
Don't forget to grab a “Swatch” at their Times Square store! So cool! #throwback
Swatch
This is the hotel we stayed at! So cute and pretty close to Times Sqaure!
Manhattan Hotels Near Times Square | Moxy NYC Times Square
A beautiful spot to visit, relax and have an afternoon cocktail!
230 on Fifth - Rooftop Bar NYC
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
We have visited Pigeon Forge twice! It is an extremely fun, event-filled family vacation! We want to go back again soon!
A 3-day ticket to Dollywood at the end of August is a sure fire way to have a good time! The crowds were less and we got to experience every bit of the park, including the water park! Nothing like having a giant wave pool to yourself! So much fun!!!
Dollywood Theme Park | Pigeon Forge's Number #1 Attraction
Such fantastic comedy show for the whole family…especially when your dad gets pulled up on stage!! Lol!
Comedy Barn - Family Comedy Show in Pigeon Forge, TN
A really cool horse show … similar to Medieval Times! The food was great, too!
Dolly Parton's Stampede Pigeon Forge, TN
The beauty of Pigeon Forge includes the Smoky Mountains! What better way to see them but to whitewater raft down a river! So much fun for the kids, including my 8-year-old at the time!
Pigeon River Rafting | Ziplining | Ropes | Rock Climbing | Gatlinburg TN | Rafting in the Smokies
So many fun things to do in Pigeon Forge!
Pigeon Forge Go Karts, Laser Tag, Arcades & More
This was fun…and a little scary for this mom! The kids loved it, though!
Alpine Mountain Coaster - The Goat Coaster in the Smoky Mountains
This dinner show was a definite highlight! So entertaining and great southern food!
Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud | Pigeon Forge Dinner Show
We rented a pontoon boat for 6 hours and tubed and used a knee board behind it! Douglas lake was 90 degrees and the cost was very reasonable!
Pontoon Boat Rentals
So many cabins to rent just outside of Pigeon Forge! They are all very close to the action! We stayed in a condo the first year and rented a cabin the second year! The cabin is the way to go! Beautiful!
Pigeon Forge cabins
Gatlinburg is just down the road from Pigeon Forge! It offers many attractions and shopping, too! Worth the short drive for an afternoon!
Attractions In Gatlinburg | Aquariums, Museums & Mini-Golf
Of course, what would a trip to the Smoky Mountains be without a moonshine tour?
Moonshine Distillery Tours • Smoky Tours
Want to learn about the Titanic when you are there? Why not?
Home - Titanic Pigeon Forge