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Toddlin’ Baby: Things To Do in the Smokies With a Toddler

From the mountains to the attractions, how to have a great vacation with the littles. While the Smokies are extremely family-friendly, a lot of the things you can do are better suited for kids five and older. At many of the Smokies attractions, the only thing a small child can do is tag along.

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But that’s not always the case. It turns out there are plenty of things that will keep you and your toddler well entertained....

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