Outdoor Fun in the Smokies Soaring mountain vistas, dipping valleys, fields of wildflowers, families of playful (from a distance!) black bears, the largest diversity of salamanders in the world, beautiful trees and flowering bushes, bright blue skies, and quiet mountain streams are just a few of the natural features that make the Great Smoky Mountains great. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park – one of the most popular reasons to visit the area – is the most visited national park in the country. Millions of people make the trip to the Smokies each year, finding tons of opportunities for outdoor

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Gatlinburg is a vacation go-to for many reasons. Wineries, distilleries, charming wedding chapels, and cozy cabins make it perfect for romantic getaways, honeymoons, and wedding weekends. Large group lodges, a variety of restaurants, and places like Rocky Top Sports World, the Gatlinburg Convention Center, and the community centers in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg provide amenities for retreats, reunions, tournaments, and more. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park – the most visited national park in the U.S. – for horseback riding, fishing, biking, and hiking on the 800+ miles of trails found there. But Gatlinburg is probably

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40 Ways to Stay Cool this Summer in Gatlinburg Summer in Tennessee is hot and humid, with lots of sunny days for outdoor fun. But when it gets a little too warm and you want a break from the heat, you’ll want some great ways to cool off this summer. Thankfully, Gatlinburg has plenty of great options for cooling off, from indoor attractions and community pools to private indoor pools at cabins and arcades. If you need a few ideas for staying cool on your summer getaway to the Smokies, read on. We have plenty of great cool-as-a-cucumber picks! Picnic

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If you’ve ever been to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge in the Great Smoky Mountains, you probably have your favorite things. From restaurants and attractions to desserts and picnic spots, there are plenty of things to love about the area. There are many things I love about the Smokies, but I have my favorites, too – with maybe a dessert (or two or three) on the list. Whether you’re looking for something new to try, need some ideas for a surprise trip for someone, or just want to see if someone else loves your favorites in the Smokies just as much,

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Jam-packed with family-friendly attractions, breweries and distilleries, fudge and candy shops, old-time photo studios, local wineries, museums, live music, outdoor activities, and an impressive calendar of events, the welcoming towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge in the Great Smoky Mountains are the vacation go-tos for millions of people each year. With so much to do, even a full week here isn’t enough time to fit it all in. But we know that you don’t always have a full week to get away. That’s another one of the great things about the Smokies. It’s more centrally located than most national parks

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When I think about a beach vacation, there are certain things that come to mind. Laying out and listening to music all day, riding go karts, eating ice cream, hunting for seashells, getting dressed up for a seafood dinner, fruity drinks, boogie boards…you get the idea. For a winter ski getaway, I think zipping down the slopes, drinking hot cocoa in the lodge, curling up in front of the fire, and bundling up in cute scarves and boots. A Gatlinburg vacation is no different. If you’ve ever been to Gatlinburg (and especially if the Smokies is your go-to vacation destination

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Even if you’ve never been to the Smokies, you’ve probably heard of Ripley’s Believe It Or Not. But in the Smoky Mountains, Ripley’s is an entire family of attractions. Each of the 8 Ripley’s attractions in the Smokies is unique, offering all types of fun. The attractions go so far beyond the odd and crazy things we think of when we hear Believe It Or Not. From a top-rated aquarium and a haunted house to miniature golf and a 5D theater – and more in between – you could spend an entire day just visiting the Ripley’s attractions in the

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You feel it, right? You need a vacation. The chance to get back to nature, to play and laugh and enjoy your friends and family. You need some time to relax and de-stress from the constant demands and responsibilities in your life. Well, we feel you too, and we think you’re absolutely right. You do deserve a break, and if you still need some convincing before you book a cabin and jump in the car, here are at least three good reasons why. You work HARD. Did you know, according to an ABC News article, that “Americans work more than

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April showers are bringing more than May flowers to Cabins for YOU. We’re welcoming 5 new cabins to the Cabins for YOU family, all ready for you to come play, relax, and call home while you explore the Smokies. If you’re planning a romantic getaway, check out the intimate Three Bears. For families and groups, Savannah Splash, Mockingbird Hill, Jennie’s Cove, and Jennie’s View boast sleeping space from 10 – 22 guests! Three Bears | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | sleeps 4 | Pigeon Forge Secluded at the end of a wooded drive, this pet-friendly studio-style cabin is the definition

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You’ve said it before: “I need a vacation from my vacation!” Those are the kind of trips where you’re constantly on the go and feel like you have to see absolutely EVERYTHING because when are you going to be back? Maybe never, right? But the great thing about the Smoky Mountains is how easily accessible and downright affordable it is for a family vacation this year…and next year…and the next. So when you come to the Smokies, you NEVER have to feel like you should cram it all in all at once. And trying to would definitely leave you overwhelmed!

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