Category Archives: Attractions

Whirl, Collide & Slide aboard the NEW Ice Bumper Cars at Ober Gatlinburg!

Remember entering the bumper-car battle arena at the fair as a kid or spraying your little ones with the innovative water gun additions in summer? Just when you thought bumper cars couldn’t get any better…Ober Gatlinburg decided to take things up a notch with their brand-new attraction — Ice Bumper Cars! You’ve bumped around on slick floors and collided in cool pools, and now you have the chance to knock around a few friends on ice! Rink, Rules & Price Known for their year-round ice skating and ski slopes in winter, Ober Gatlinburg now offers ice bumper cars on their

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Fun for Summer in the Smokies Along the FREE Gatlinburg Trolley

While your gorgeous log cabin may be peaceful and secluded among the Smoky Mountain forestry or high on a mountain ridgeline among the clouds, the hustle and bustle of summer in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge is a great balance to your vacation! Alternate between the serene, majestic mountains and tranquil rivers creeping through the forests to exciting Ripley’s attractions, live street music during Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales, and boisterous shows. However, you will want to spend your time wisely after prying yourselves away from those breathtaking mountain views and venturing outside of your cozy cabin and make the most

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Look What We Can Do – Talent in the Smoky Mountains

Filled to the brim with talented performers, awe-inspiring artists, creative craftsmen, and dedicated farmers, the Great Smoky Mountains is the place to go for epic shows, unique home décor, handcrafted goods, and prized produce. Enjoy an outstanding evening performance, visit the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, witness the creation of a masterpiece, and dine on Southern cuisine prepared fresh with locally sourced ingredients. Whether you’re looking to entertain a large group, purchase a romantic gift to commemorate a special occasion, pick up a few artsy skills, or savor incredible Smoky Mountain flavors, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg have you covered

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Water Fun in the Smokies: Tubing, Rafting, Fishing & More!

As spring flowers fade and cool breezes linger, summertime draws near…sure to bring heat waves and sweaty attire. Now is the perfect time for a refreshing vacation! Beat the summer heat by splashing around in the Great Smoky Mountains, from tubing down Little River and whitewater rafting with your pals to fishing for rainbow trout and lounging in your very own private indoor pool. No matter where you stay, be it Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, keeping cool in the Smokies will be a breeze! Tubing in Townsend See local flora and fauna in a whole new light as you tube

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Anakeesta: NEW Fun in the Smokies

Looking for a place to duel zipline with a friend, ride a thrilling mountain coaster, dine with an incredible mountain view, shop for unique souvenirs, and stroll amongst the tree canopy? Venture to Anakeesta, a 55-acre aerial adventure park for all ages in Gatlinburg, Tennessee — right next door to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! From Firefly Village and the Treehouse Village Playground to Adventure Outpost and the Forest Memorial Interpretive Trail, memorable experiences and incredible family photos are waiting for YOU atop Anakeesta Mountain. The Journey Begins Ascend 600 feet to the summit of Anakeesta Mountain via a

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10 Smoky Mountain Summer Ideas & Family Fun for Every Budget

Cabins for YOU is a family-owned business, a family who happens to have a lot of kids. So, we know just how expensive summer vacations can get, no matter where you go! The awesome thing about a summer vacation in the Smoky Mountains is the wide array of options for entertainment suitable for every budget! Plan your vacation with another family or a group of families from your kids’ athletic team, church friends, or long-time family friends and split the cost of a large group cabin, making your lodging even more affordable. Plus, the more the merrier! There are tons

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10 Indoor Activities for a Chilly Day in the Smoky Mountains

You wake up from your peaceful night of sleep with bubbling anticipation of another exciting day in the Smoky Mountains, when you hear the light rumblings of thunder outside and peep through the curtains of your bedroom window to see gray skies and the first dismaying rain droplets of a storm. Or you and the kids walk out to the deck in your shorts, only to be surprised by one of those random chilly springtime days. Don’t let your heart fall or fear the disappointed faces of your little ones who rush to the living room in their swimsuits; there

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50 Things to Do for Summer Solstice

Every year around the middle of June, summer solstice arrives, announcing the end of spring and the beginning of summer with the sun reaching its highest point in the sky. As the longest day of 2018 (with first light at 5:48 a.m. and last light at 9:23 p.m.), June 21 will be a special time for your first summer excursion! Start summertime right with a full day of wining and dining, playing and exploring, shopping and laughing, and mostly relaxing in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee — a place filled with beautiful sights and fun attractions, surrounded by the Great

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Food, Brews & the Great Outdoors: Father’s Day in the Smoky Mountains

After years of running all over the place, driving kids to school, practice, dances, and games, let the man rest and relax with the perfect Father’s Day in the Smoky Mountains! No need for fancy food. He will drop his napkin halfway through the meal and use his pant leg, anyway. No need for expensive, aged wines. Just pass him another beer or a small glass of good ‘ole Tennessee whiskey. And no need for an extravagant, pricey resort. Bring him back to a quiet log cabin to relax in a rocking chair on the deck after playing golf, hunting,

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Spring in the Smokies: Our Favorites in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

The birds are singing, rivers are defrosting, and the flowers are blooming! Springtime brings the Smoky Mountains to life, in respect to Mother Nature, but there are also tons of awesome events that make for a fantastic reason to bring family or friends on a Smoky Mountain cabin vacation! Put together the perfect moms’ getaway after a hectic holiday season or a great hunting trip as many game open for the season. Explore the outdoors during peak blooming season with the kids for the perfect way to get them out of the house and active again after “hibernating” in your

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