
As you can see, this is clearly why they are called the Smokey Mountains. It was surreal! After the aquarium we shopped, ate calzones at an Italian restaurant and took a scenic drive through the Smokey Mountains. Pigeon Forge is the second most popular place to get married behind Las Vegas, Nevada. It is definitely a tourist town with amusement parks and rides, food, shopping, shows and resorts everywhere.

Our first adventure was to the "Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokey Mountains".

Gavin is ready to see his favorite, the sharks. Hailey is along for the ride.

Gavin and Mom playing in the tube display

Gavin the diver

Good view of a shark above. This particular aquarium has more sharks than any other aquarium. I always like to see all the different kinds and colors of sea life.

I had two personal favorites. The spider crab and the...

octupus.