Stay and Play in the Smokies

stay and play in the smokies is a vacation trip planner for relaxing, rejuvenating escapes to the quieter side of the great smoky mountains, in and around the majestic mountains of western north carolina. a variety of tools and features are offered on our website & in our magazine, to make planning a trip to the north carolina smokies a breeze. our approach to planning your trip is based on your interests & which activities you wish to pursue. smoky mountain hiking trails, waterfalls, fishing or picnics spots are just a few of what we have to offer. we also promote quality locally owned businesses like places to stay, eat, shop and tons of things to do like events & festivals. we are uniquely qualified to provide expert western north carolina regional tips, advice, and insights as we have lived in and experienced the "quieter side of the smokies" for years. it is where we are from. it is what we love.