Smoky Mountain Sk8way & Fun Zone: Offering Memories for a Lifetime

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Monday, 27/06/2022

Whizzing around a rink on wheels conjures feelings of nostalgia for many people. This favorite American pastime has been enjoyed since 1902 when the first public skating rink opened its doors in Chicago to a whopping crowd of 7,000 patrons. Even before that, rinks were popular in Europe. 

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