Spring Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament in Pigeon Forge, TN

Warmth of the sun on your skin, refreshing cool waters mere feet away, and shimmering rainbow trout swimming all about…yep, spring in the Smokies just wouldn’t be complete without the biannual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament! Pack your best tackle, reserve a riverfront cabin, and head to the Little Pigeon River for fishing fun April 6-7 (2019) in Pigeon Forge, TN. As the largest fishing competition in the Smokies, you’re sure to have a blast with family and friends! Not to mention, there are tons of prizes, including commemorative trophies, brand-new fishing gear, and 2 chances to win a whopping $500!

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Cabins

NEW Cabins for 2019

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Stayed with us 100 times and looking for something new? Ready for your first stay with Cabins for YOU and love variety? Whether you’re a seasoned Smoky Mountains traveler or a newbie, we always have something NEW for YOU! For 2019, we’re kicking things off with a bang – with 4 NEW cabins to our program! At Up the Creek (3 beds | 2 baths | sleeps 6), you’ll find a homey retreat with wooded and river views, an inviting wood-burning fireplace, queen and twin-size beds, a grill and indoor jetted tub, a soothing outdoor hot tub, wireless internet, and

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It’s A Very Merry Christmas in the Smoky Mountains!

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Merry Christmas from the Smoky Mountains! Staying in one of our cozy Pigeon Forge cabins or making the drive into the winter wonderland magic of Winterfest in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge? With a healthy love for Christmastime and the Smokies, we believe the best gift we can share with you is a list of 12 ways to make memories with those you care about most while visiting the inspiring beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains for Christmas! Self-guided Driving Tour of Lights Through Gatlinburg Having recently revamped the already-incredible Christmas lights display with $1.6 million in new state-of-the-art custom designs

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Easy Christmas Recipes for the Cabin

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And what better place to celebrate the most magical time of the year than in one of the most magical destinations for family, friends, and holidays? The Great Smoky Mountains – namely a cozy Gatlinburg cabin in the mountains – is the perfect place to settle in for the holidays. And when you don’t want to get out to eat at a restaurant, we’ve found some easy and tasty recipes to try in the cabin! Mustard-Crusted Prime Rib with Madeira Glaze | 8 servings | 20 min prep, 2 ½ hrs baking

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Events

Christmas in the Smokies: Pigeon Forge Winterfest & Beyond

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Fighting for time among all the work parties, school plays, and church events in the first few weeks of December can make the “most wonderful time of year” somewhat of a stressful nightmare before Christmas. Plan an early holiday gathering with friends in November, a peaceful getaway with a special someone during January after exposing yourselves to one another’s crazy families, or bring the whole crazy family to a large group lodging for an incredibly special holiday gathering this year! The magic of Christmastime begins as early as November 6 this year in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains for Pigeon

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Attractions

The 25 Days of Christmas in the Smokies

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Christmas is rapidly approaching! Don’t get caught in Late November and December scrambling to put together a family gathering, planning family outings with the kids, or rounding up your friends to exchange gifts. Make Christmas extra special this year with a fun and relaxing cabin in Pigeon Forge, where you will be hard-pressed to avoid the holiday spirit while surrounded by millions of lights, gorgeous snow-capped mountains, and great ways to celebrate the most wonderful time of year with Smoky Mountain flair! It’s the 25 days of Christmas in the Smokies, with all your yule tide classics and exciting, new

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Stay Inside & Drink Hot Chocolate this Winter? Do THIS Instead!

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Brrr! It’s freezing outside, so naturally, we take to the great indoors, where heaters keep us cozy, cocoa brings a smile, and TV provides entertainment. Then we do it all over again the next day, and the next, and the next…woohoo. How about changing it up this frosty season? Challenge winter head on and take your vacation plans up a notch with outdoor winter activities in the Great Smoky Mountains. Wait a minute. Are you saying we should actually go outside when the air is crisp, holiday light displays adorn the cities, evergreens flourish in the national park, pure-white snow

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Cabins

All I Want for Christmas is…NEW Cabins for YOU

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Christmas, Christmastime is here…time for joy and time for…NEW cabins! That’s right – December is bringing more new cabins to Cabins for YOU! Santa has been busy, and so have we! We’ve been busy getting together some gorgeous new places for you to cozy up and have some fun in the Great Smoky Mountains – for the holidays and beyond! Family Fun in the Smokies The pet-friendly Big Bear Retreat features fun and relaxation – the perfect mix for an awesome family getaway! Find 3 king-size beds and 2 twin beds at bedtime, 3 convenient bathrooms, and space for up

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12 Days of Christmas in Gatlinburg: Reasons We Love the Smokies

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Immeasurable beauty, fantastic wildlife, endless attractions, delicious cuisine, cozy cabins…it’s easy to see why we love the Smokies but hard to limit those reasons to only 12. However, in the spirit of Christmas and for the sake of a holiday classic, we’ve done just that. Get ready to discover why the Smoky Mountains is a great vacation destination for all ages and spin a new twist on “The Twelve Days of Christmas” while we’re at it! On the 1st Day of Christmas, the Smokies Gave to Me — A Cabin for My Whole Family. From enjoying incredible mountain views and

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Attractions

Autumn Moon Drive-In Theater

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Remember the good ole days when you could pull up to an outdoor movie screen on starry evenings and enjoy a film with friends and family in the comfort of your own car? Or…recall that scene from Grease when Danny sings his sorrows for Sandy as fast food parades in the background? If any of this is ringing a memory-filled bell, you’re in for a real treat! Planning to make a comeback in 2019 (possibly early 2020) to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, this classic pastime is returning with a modern twist… Instead of waiting for the perfect evening to watch a

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