You need to know something about me: I don't eff with bears. I stay away from them so they'll stay…read moreaway from me. This means I don't go camping (in general, but especially in bear country), I don't go on hikes where there are known bears, and I don't visit parks where a bear might stumble into my picnic and try to get my food. I don't visit the bear section of a zoo. I even moved to the place where I live partially because there are zero reported bears in the state. (Not really, but that was a bonus that I learned after I moved to Indiana.) So, of course I'd find myself in a situation where I was obligated to go on an open Jeep tour through Smoky Mountains National Park, a part of the country that is swarming with bears. And of course it would be in the spring, right when the bears are waking up from hibernation and at their hungriest. But Pink Jeep Tours was great. Apparently, there is a possibility of seeing a bear at some point, because they're just everywhere. My tour guide, who had been giving tours for many years, told me that he had seen several dozen bears last week on his tours. OK! I didn't like that we got out of the Jeep a few times to walk around a couple of scenic spots, because bears, but I never ended up seeing any, and I'm sure you, a normal person who doesn't have an irrational fear of bears, would appreciate getting out of the Jeep and wandering around. One of the stops was at the official Smoky Mountain National Park area, and we got a good 30 to 45 minutes to just explore. We also drove through Gatlinburg a bit, where we were told that the bears will just mosey down the streets sometimes. (Lord help us all.) The Jeep itself is very comfortable, and there are spots underneath the seats to put your bags or water bottles. At the end of the tour, we went off-roading, which was an extremely bumpy ride, but there are handles above the seats to hold onto. The tour was about two hours, which was a little long for me, but you really get to see the forest and other parts of this area of Tennessee. Plus, the tour guide was funny and informative, and he was available to take pictures of us, so we didn't have to do selfies.

I had such an amazing time. Our tour guide was THE best; he was entertaining and engaging. We…read morevisited some historic places, saw a bear and learned some Gatlinburg history. We even went off roading. Thank you for a great time.

Really enjoyed our afternoon of drinking and fun. Some of the negative reviews are kind of dumb…read more(why would you think you could bring a toddler on this tour?). Yes, tastings are free at most of the wineries and distilleries in town, but you're paying to get to them all safely (and without the hassle of trying to park) and hit them all in the same day. And I witnessed firsthand that we got more options to sample than people who just came in off the street. It sounds like there used to be an issue with one winery not giving full samples, but they are no longer a stop on the tour. We hit around 9 places: -Smith distillery. We liked this place enough that we returned later in the week. Really great service. The sweet tea flavor was a favorite. -Applewood Farm (two stops with wine and cider). I preferred the cider, actually, and it was nice to try something different. The cider slushies were delicious. Time didn't allow us to return her, but if we stay in Pigeon Forge again, I'd like to explore the Farm a little bit more. -Most of the other wineries blurred together, which isn't a complaint. They served really similar wines and even had similar decor. Most specialize in sweet wines, which isn't normally my thing. Tasting them is still fun, though. We bought a couple of bottles along the way. -Old Forge Distillery. We missed the first half of the tour, but there were still a lot of samples, and we came back on our last day, did another tour, and bought some bottles. Oatmeal cookie and elderflower were two favorites. -Mill Bridge Winery. This was my favorite of the wineries. First, it was really pretty inside. The woman who led our tasting was very knowledgeable, and the range of wines was more unique. We bought a bottle of Indian Summer. -Tennessee Moonshine Company (with an attached winery for tasting). Maybe my least favorite of the distilleries, but it was still pretty good and had some unique flavors. -Junction 35. This place was way more modern than the other spots, and it was a good ending to the tour. We wound up coming back here, too. We enjoyed getting to know the other people on the tour. I think there were 22 of us total, which was a decent number. The bus was pretty hot/cramped, but I think that should be a given. We weren't on it for more than 15 minutes at a time, so it wasn't a big deal. I would definitely suggest this tour to other adults looking for a fun way to spend a few hours.

Took the moonshine and wine tour! It was such a great time!! We all laughed and joked. Tried a…read moreton of moonshine, some amazing wines, and even some hard ciders! Our whole tour had an absolute blast. We took snacks on the bus for during the drives between to help soak up some alcohol. It also helped cleanse the palate. Would definitely consider doing this again. I think I bought 2 hard ciders, a moonshine, and 4 bottles of wine.

We had an amazing time with Michael and Jen on the Wine, Shine, and Dine tour! I booked this for a…read moreprivate group for a bachelorette party and it was fantastic! They really take you to the hidden gems around Pigeon Forge and skip all of the overpriced and overcrowded places. I loved that we got to try liquor, wine, and moonshine so you really get a taste of everything Tennessee has to offer. The lunch that's included was fantastic! We actually came back the next day to grab lunch there again since it was so good. Michael & Jen were amazing! We loved just chatting with them and learning more about Pigeon Forge and spirits in general. They come prepared with pretty much everything you need and even have a wagon to pull all of your purchases in. I would 100% book this tour again! Everyone just kept talking about how much fun they had and it's really a great value. Make sure to say hi to Daryl and Big Sexy at the last stop!

I wish there was a way to give 10 stars! Mike and Jenn, in my opinion, are a must do!! We did a…read moretour with them once, and went home bragging how awesome it was. My daughter decided she wanted to do a moonshine tour for her 21st birthday, and I didnt hesitate to book a second time to make her special day memorable!!! They made the experience 1000% worth it!! Do yourself a favor and book immediately!!

My very first time in a helicopter and I'm so glad I did it. It was a wayyyyy shorter ride than I…read moreexpected but it was so fun. I would DEFINITELY do it again. Thank you for making me feel safe and comfortable.

Well-priced for tourists, but also has some options for their flights that we will take advantage…read moreof in the future. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell that they want to make it a destination spot with some yard games, a fire pit, and the like for while you wait. However, the all seem to be half measures. The food truck is ok, but very limited. The bathrooms are not maintained, but clean enough. The cornhole is convenient, but with only 2 sets of boards and missing bags, it doesn't offer much fun for everyone waiting for their ride. Finally, the length of time the trips take you is not clear. If I knew the next level was considerably longer, I may pay for the next level. Instead, it is listed as length of distance. This is not very relatable for a layman.

We were on a family vacation where we landed at the Knoxville airport and needed to stay overnight…read more It wasn't a destination town for us but I decided since we'd never been to Tennessee before to get a tour before we headed east. I looked online and found KISS Caboose was free and goes based on tips, which I thought was fantastic since we had two children under 10, that wouldn't appreciate the tour as much as my husband and I would. I called to make a reservation and Gina picked up even though she was in the middle of a busy event. I told her the day and times that we would be available and she hooked us up with one of her best tour guides, Jennifer. I cannot express how excellent the tour was. I guess the best way to put it is I want to live in Knoxville now! It was an hour long in a adorable little bus. She was able to show us historical sites and buildings, and some of the local must go to shops and murals. She even pulled over and took pictures of our family in front of the murals! Coming from the west coast her accent was delightful and her knowledge was astounding. I was never interested in history but she left me with historical knowledge that I think I will never forget. She met us at the Art Museum which is free and also AWESOME with a great gift shop which she also recommended. If you are in a very small party of 2 to 5 people max, then please check them out, even if you're a local, you may learn a few things.

Gina was hired for a recent career fair and was my angel! Lost for over an hour trying to find…read moreparking I was a bit distraught since time was running out and I hate being late. She helped me find parking, picked me up, made me laugh and gave me the number in case I needed her. Fantastic and fun ride!

A lot of birds! Not only can you look at them but you can hold and feed them! A few of them talk…read morewhich is also pretty cool. A very pretty place !

I went with my family. My grandmother and mom ride a scooter and we were greeted in the parking…read morelot. Shar let us know the inclines were steep but they offered golf cart tours. She was our tour guide and she was incredible. She held our napping baby and sat with our 3yr old while we went in to feed the birds. She answered all of our questions and went above and beyond to care for us and make our visit special. If you visit ask for Sharlene! My 3yr old loved getting to hold the bird like a baby cupped in her hands. This was our first visit and definitely won't be our last. This is a must visit for your Smokey mountain vacation.

Great bear carving. Scared the crud out of my Labrador but she is adjusting...lol. Truly great…read morework!

Very rude unprofessional owner. The lady insulted us and was irate. The bears were beautiful and we…read moretraveled several hours to buy one but she wouldn't let us buy one because she was yelling at us over us taking some photos of the bears. She asked if we were going to claim that we made the bears. Then she called me a sugar baby because my husband looked older than me and she accused me of not intending to buy a bear. She followed us out into the parking lot and was very irate, yelling at us. I said that I didn't see a sign posted anywhere about no pictures. And that I wanted to buy a bear. I also told her she was hurting my feelings by insulting me. She blocked the door when I said I wanted to purchase a bear and said she didn't believe me . Worst experience ever. I'm glad she didn't have a gun handy. Dangerous.

This venue is great! It's probably one of the oldest theaters in the area that is still running…read moreunder the same name. The show did not disappoint it was entertaining, the talent was outstanding, and the price was on point. I would recommend anyone that enjoys a good theatrical performance with music and dancing, this is the place you want to make sure that you get a ticket. Tickets are easy to get, usually available the same night if your plans change and you need to pivot. The venue is large but not too large, and they actually have some pretty decent concerts lined up at the same time. Check them out you won't be disappointed.

What a pleasure to spend time with this amazing cast of singers. I was overwhelmed with their…read moregifts and talents. Their balance was awesome abd the ability to shift through style after style with so little effort. A ture variety show on every level.