Vacation days are no joke…there are only so many in a year. You work hard, and every second of your time off counts! While taking the same trip every year or opting for lazy days at home may feel comfortable, why not branch out of your comfort zone this 2020 and make new memories at a cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains? Rest, relax, and recharge with top-notch amenities, soul soothing views, and priceless moments with family and friends at your Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg cabin. And don’t forget to head into town for seasonal events!
Winter Escape
Flee the bite of winter and escape to your cozy cabin vacation in the Smokies! Whip up homemade cocoa in the fully equipped kitchen, add extra marshmallows, and cuddle by the toasty fireplace. Slip under a warm blanket, plop a big bowl of buttery popcorn on your lap, keep freshly baked treats close, and watch movies with surround sound in the home theater with projector. Before heading to dreamland in the master suite’s king-size bed, draw a hot bubble bath in the indoor jetted tub with scented candles and tranquil tunes, and enjoy spa time.
Perks of a Winter Cabin Vacation
• Enjoy stunning mountain views that may sleeping under a blanket of snowflakes.
• Stay entertained indoors with amenities like a heated indoor pool, game tables, and a home theater.
• Ski, snowboard, ice skate, or snow tube at Ober Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Snow.
Annual Winter Events
• Gatlinburg Trolley Tour of Lights | November 22 – January 25
• Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival | December 11 – 14
• New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Island | December 31
• Ober Rocks | January 25
• Heart of the Smokies Square Up | February 28 – 29
Spring Break
Inhale the sweet scent of wildflowers dotting the vibrant landscape during your spring vacation to the Smokies! Step onto the expansive deck with a glass of sweet tea in hand as a cool breeze gently passes and the Little Pigeon River sparkles in the afternoon sun. Gather your group and host a game tournament in the rec room, teaching your teens to play pool, watching your littlest make the highest score on the arcade unit, and chilling with a few cold ones and your best bud at the wet bar. And when dinnertime arrives, enjoy dishes and dessert at the outdoor dining table, with board games at the ready!
Perks of a Spring Cabin Vacation
• Soak in the vivid spring views — mountain, wooded, city, or river!
• Take a colorful hike to a serene waterfall in the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
• Play at outdoor attractions in town, like Anakeesta, Dollywood, and the Track Family Fun Park.
Annual Spring Events
• Dollywood’s Festival of Nations | March 14 – April 20
• Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show | April 8 – 11
• Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage | April 21 – 25
• Smoky Mountain Wine Weekend | May 1 – 2
• MayFest at Ober Gatlinburg | May 15 – 25
Summer Trip
Splash, play, and keep cool this summer at your Smoky Mountain cabin with a private or communal outdoor pool! Show the kiddos how to Marco Polo like a pro, bring floaties to chill, and take a dip whenever you please (at your private pool). Sip lemonade on the porch swing with lush mountain views only a glance away on the screened-in porch. Remain entertained with the big screen TV with DVD or Blu-ray player under the ceiling fan in the living room. And grab ice pops from the kitchenette in the rec room, where game tables and arcade units bring more fun to your summer stay.
Perks of a Summer Cabin Vacation
• Swim in your private indoor or outdoor pool or the resort’s community pool.
• View rich and gorgeous greenery across the Smoky Mountain landscape.
• Venture to water fun in town, like Dollywood Splash Country and the Outdoor Gravity Park.
Annual Summer Events
• 20th Annual Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge | June 4 – 7
Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales | June 21 – July 31
• Dollywood Summer Celebration | June 22 – August 4
• 29th Annual Patriot Festival + Independence Day Parade + River Raft Regatta | July 4
• Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival | August 15 (tentative)
Fall Retreat
Breathe the crisp mountain air and view the colorful leaves across the Smoky Mountains on your fall cabin vacation! Roast marshmallows — paired best with graham crackers and dark chocolate — around the firepit. Play games in the fully loaded rec room and watch movies in the theater room. Hop in the muscle-soothing sauna or the bubbly outdoor hot tub to unwind after a day of play. And after tucking the little ones into the bunk beds, pour a glass of wine to enjoy with your loved one by the crackling fireplace.
Perks of a Fall Cabin Vacation
• Swap ghost stories and munch on s’mores around the outdoor firepit and keep cozy by the fireplaces with colorful views all around.
• Enjoy the great indoors — with games, movies, and maybe a heated indoor pool!
• Sip coffee or cocoa by a fire with panoramic autumn views at the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park.
Annual Fall Events
• Oktoberfest at Ober | September – November
• Dollywood Harvest Festival | September – November
• Ripley’s Fright Nights | October
• Gatlinburg Trick or Treat Kickoff Karnival | October
• Titanic’s Thanksgiving Fireworks Celebration | November
No matter the season, we have the perfect Smoky Mountain cabin for YOU — plan your 2020 vacation with us today! We’re here to help!