What’s better than great barbeque and some Tennessee Bluegrass; how about a whole weekend at Sevierville’s Bloomin Barbeque & Bluegrass May 14 & 15th. Enjoy championship barbeque and free bluegrass concerts featuring renowned artists highlighted by the Dan Tyminski Band.
Come early and go to the BBQ Boot Camp held May 11-13 at Walters State Community College Sevier County Campus. Three nights of evening classes will feature guest instructor Mike Davis the 2008 World BBQ Champion on the 11 &12th. The final class on May 13 Chef Catherine Hallman will instruct on Summertime Pastries and Desserts. To “enlist” for the “BBQ Boot Camp”download an application at BloominBBQ.com.
The Resort at Governor’s Crossing is offering special discounted rates for attendees. Select the BBQ rateon our website or call us at 800-497-5749. This special discounted rate is available May 9 through May 16. So come early and come hungry!
Spring is here and it’s time for The Spring Grand Rod Run so enjoy two nights stay, April 16 &17, in a one bedroom condominium at The Resort plus a $50 restaurant gift card all for $264.95 plus taxes.
Cruise downtown Pigeon Forge and dine at one of the Collier Restaurant Group’s fine restaurants right on the parkway. Cars not your fancy, with The Resort’s convenient location enjoy outlet shopping, shows, amusements, plus be to Dollywood within minutes via Veterans Boulevard or just hang out at our waterparks.
This package has limited availability so book on line(you must select the Cruise & Dine rate) or call 800-497-5749 and reserve your stay now. This package may not be combined with any other discounts, coupons or other promotions. Package must be booked at the Cruise & Dine rate, one package per reservation. This package requires a two night minimum stay, no early departures. The Cruise & Dine package is not applicable with 3rd party reservations: Expedia, Orbitz, Pigeon Forge Hot Deals, Travelocity, etc.
Gift cards are good only at Collier Restaurant Group establishments. Collier Restaurant Group has restaurants in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg featuring Corkys, Flapjacks, TGI Fridays, Gatti’s Pizza, and Golden Coral.
Putt-putt and go carts a little slow? Need an adrenaline rush? The Resort and Zorb Smoky Mountains have teamed up to provide you with an exhilarating thrill package.
Select our two night Zorb package in either a one or a two bedroom condominium and receive Zorb-tri-riffic tickets for 2 people allowing 3 rides, select either the Zydro (wet) or the Zorbit (dry) or any combination of the two.
Zorb is an 11 foot high inflatable transparent sphere in which you ride inside racing downhill as you watch the ground and the sky go racing by. Zorb Smoky Mountains is located minutes from The Resort in nearby Pigeon Forge.
We mentioned earlier that The Resort would be adding an outdoor slide with completion in April, but the slide is installed and open. With the beautiful sunshiny day today we were able to get a few pictures early this morning. Our outdoor pools and lazy river are heated and open for the season.
Some of our younger guests already trying out the new slide
The Resort has added a two night stay package including 2 tickets to “Cirque de Chine” at the Smoky Mountain Palace. “Cirque de Chine” is an extravagant display of grace, dance, skill and illusion reminiscent of the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Bejjing Olympics. Two of the shows favorite acts are the Jung Jo Drums, an all girl ensemble, and the 5 Flying Motorcycles that race around inside a 26 foot metal ball.
A show you would expect to see in Las Vegas is right here in the Smoky Mountains located right next door to The Resort. For more information go to our specials page and for show time and dates go to the Smoky Mountain Palace web site.
The Resort at Governor’s Crossing has their 2010 Dollywood Packages now available. The packages are available for stay dates 3/27/2010 to 10/30/2010 and may be reserved on-line or by calling 800-497-5749. This year Dollywood will be celebrating their 25th season.
The Resort at Governor’s Crossing has brought back its very popular NASCAR Speedpark packages for the 2010 season. Combining excellent accommodations, The Resort’s exciting waterpark activities and a fun filled day at the NASCAR Speedpark, this multi night package will make your families trip to the Smokies one to remember.
Book a stay of two or more consecutive nights at our special NASCAR Speedpark Rate and receive an all-day wristband voucher ticket to NASCARSpeedpark for each day of your stay (stay 2 nights 2 tickets, 3 nights 3 tickets and so on). Packages are available on both one and two bedroom condominiums, additional voucher tickets may be purchased at the front desk.
The packages are available for stay dates 3/19/2010 to 10/30/2010 on-line and to reserve this package enter the pass code SPEED in the promo box and enter your dates. From the drop down box next to rate plan select NASCAR SPEEDPARK PACKAGE and this will display available room types with the special NASCAR SpeedPark rates. You must have Java Script enabled on your computer to view these rates. You may also call 800-494-7308 to reserve your package.
The special NASCAR Speedpark rate may not be combined with any other discounts, coupons or promotions, andyou must select the NASCAR Speedpark Package rate. Certain restrictions apply to early departures. Wristband voucher tickets are good any one day in the 2010 season and are non refundable.
The Resort at Governor’s Crossing announced yesterday (1/16) that it would be adding a 3rd waterslide to its indoor and outdoor water park facilities. The third slide will be located at the outdoor pool area adding to its array of waterpark amenities. Instillation of the slide is targeted for completion in late April of this year.
Also, The Resort announced the addition of a “Log Roll” to its indoor facility for 2010. The “Log Roll” will be similar to the old lumberjack challenge of staying upright while the log is spinning in the water. The “log roll” can be used individually or to challenge another person. The “Log Roll” will replace the Gator that was installed in 2009, the Gator will move to one of the outdoor pools. Instillation of the “Log Roll” is expected to be completed sometime in April.
Treat that special someone this upcoming Valentines weekend. Enjoy two nights at The Resort, $50 restaurant gift card and a box of Valentine’s chocolates all for one price. Stay dates 2/12 & 2/13 or 2/13 & 2/14 One Bedroom condos $269.99 Two Bedroom condos $354.99
Package rates available on-line or by calling 800-497-5748. To reserve on-line enter VAL in the promo box and then select the Valentines rate from the drop down box next to Rate Plans. Package must be reserved at least 1 day prior to arrival.
This package may not be combined with any other discounts, coupons or other promotions. Package must be booked at the Valentines rate, one package per reservation. Package requires a two night stay. The Valentines package is not applicable with 3rd party reservations: Expedia, Orbitz, Pigeon Forge Hot Deals, Travelocity, etc.
The Resort has brought back its popular Coffee & Condo package for this month featuring a two night stay, Starbuck’s gift card and two travel mugs.
Stay 2 or more consecutive nights at The Resort at our discounted Coffee & Condo rate in a one or two bedroom condominium from January 3rd 2010 till Feb. 11th, 2010 and receive two Resort travel mugs and a $10 Starbuck’s gift card.
This package may be booked on-line or by calling: 800-497-5749. To reserve on-lineenter C&C in the promo box and then select the Coffee and Condo rate from the drop down box next to Rate Plans.
This package may not be combined with any other discounts, coupons or other promotions. Package must be booked at the Coffee and Condo rate, one package per reservation. Due to package requiring a two night minimum stay, early departures will be billed for both nights. The Coffee and Condo package is not applicable with 3rd party reservations: Expedia, Orbitz, Pigeon Forge Hot Deals, Travelocity, etc.
Barbeque & Bluegrass May 14 & 15th. Enjoy championship barbeque and free bluegrass concerts featuring renowned artists highlighted by the Dan Tyminski Band.
Third Water Slide for The Resort
Sunday, January 17th, 2010The Resort at Governor’s Crossing announced yesterday (1/16) that it would be adding a 3rd waterslide to its indoor and outdoor water park facilities. The third slide will be located at the outdoor pool area adding to its array of waterpark amenities. Instillation of the slide is targeted for completion in late April of this year.
Also, The Resort announced the addition of a “Log Roll” to its indoor facility for 2010. The “Log Roll” will be similar to the old lumberjack challenge of staying upright while the log is spinning in the water. The “log roll” can be used individually or to challenge another person. The “Log Roll” will replace the Gator that was installed in 2009, the Gator will move to one of the outdoor pools. Instillation of the “Log Roll” is expected to be completed sometime in April.
New waterslide for outdoor waterpark
Log Roll for indoor waterpark
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