[{"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": "Our beautiful area in the Smokies is packed-full of mini golf, go karts, amusement parks, and all the fun things you dream of on vacation. Now, while we encourage having a blast with family at amazing attractions like "}, {"href": "https://lumberjackfeud.com/", "type": "link", "children": [{"text": "Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud"}]}, {"text": ", "}, {"href": "https://www.toyboxgolf.com/", "type": "link", "children": [{"text": "Toy Box Mini Golf"}]}, {"text": ", "}, {"href": "https://topjump.com/", "type": "link", "children": [{"text": "TopJump Trampoline and Extreme Arena"}]}, {"text": ", and of course, here with us… we also encourage you to take a little time to explore the history of our hometown!"}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": "If you don’t know where to start, we’ve got some ideas for you!"}]}, {"type": "unordered-list", "children": [{"type": "list-item", "children": [{"type": "list-item-content", "children": [{"text": "The Walker Sisters’ Cabin"}]}]}]}, {"type": "component-block", "props": {"image": {"id": "eb759af3-3a26-4eea-a0d1-d721c762c243"}, "scale": "1", "anchorBottom": false}, "children": [{"type": "component-inline-prop", "children": [{"text": ""}]}], "component": "image"}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": "Perhaps the most interesting bit of history (in our opinion) is this little cabin. 6 of the 7 Walker sisters stayed in this cabin long after the Great Smoky Mountains were turned into a national park. You can walk through this cabin for a traditional Appalachian experience. For more fascinating information, "}, {"href": "https://www.visitmysmokies.com/blog/smoky-mountains/history-of-the-walker-sisters-in-smoky-mountains/", "type": "link", "children": [{"text": "check out this blog"}]}, {"text": " by our friends!  "}]}, {"type": "unordered-list", "children": [{"type": "list-item", "children": [{"type": "list-item-content", "children": [{"text": "The Dolly Parton Statue"}]}]}]}, {"type": "component-block", "props": {"image": {"id": "bbec4e9b-8bd4-4e15-b1e1-cad89896190d"}, "scale": "1", "anchorBottom": false}, "children": [{"type": "component-inline-prop", "children": [{"text": ""}]}], "component": "image"}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": "While this statue was just erected in 1987 and hard to imagine as “historic”, it showcases our hometown’s icon; Mrs. Dolly Parton. It portrays Dolly as a young woman holding a guitar and smiling! You won’t want to miss this unique feature in Sevierville. Find it at the Sevier County Courthouse!"}]}, {"type": "unordered-list", "children": [{"type": "list-item", "children": [{"type": "list-item-content", "children": [{"text": "Cades Cove"}]}]}]}, {"type": "component-block", "props": {"image": {"id": "3898e71d-1a8e-4914-9c24-06f5f935b483"}, "scale": "1", "anchorBottom": false}, "children": [{"type": "component-inline-prop", "children": [{"text": ""}]}], "component": "image"}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": "A favorite among locals and visitors alike, there’s a good reason we want to include this marvelous place in our list. Cades Cove is an untouched piece of our national park that displays wildlife and nature in a way only the Smokies can boast. Drive through the loop and park for a while to explore and picnic. Take it all in and capture memories from Cades Cove. It’ll be a day you’ll remember forever!"}]}, {"type": "unordered-list", "children": [{"type": "list-item", "children": [{"type": "list-item-content", "children": [{"text": "The Old Mill"}]}]}]}, {"type": "component-block", "props": {"image": {"id": "59536f3e-a3f0-49dc-8aaa-92916bf47073"}, "scale": "1", "anchorBottom": false}, "children": [{"type": "component-inline-prop", "children": [{"text": ""}]}], "component": "image"}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": "Did you know that The Old Mill is the only building in Pigeon Forge listed under the National Registry of Historic Places? It’s still working, too! It’s in a beautiful area, just next to Patriot Park and along the Little Pigeon River. The area is now surrounded by pottery shops, boutiques, a distillery, and of course, The Old Mill Restaurant. You won’t want to miss out on this piece of history!"}]}, {"type": "paragraph", "children": [{"text": "These are places you won’t regret spending time at. Be sure to take in the history of the Smokies on your visit!"}]}]