2012 Photo Contest Winners

The third annual Cabins For You photo contest has finally come to a close. After processing more than 320 fantastic entries, the staff here has picked the winners with the most unique, beautiful, or just plain cute pictures. We would like to thank all of our fans and entrants for all of their help – we couldn’t have done it without you! To all of our dedicated fans who “liked” and commented on their favorite photographs, we took everyone’s input into consideration when deciding upon the winners. We loved sifting through all the entries and enjoyed viewing everyone’s photographs. Your

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Attractions

Arts and Crafts in the Great Smoky Mountains

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A large and very important part of the history of the Great Smoky Mountains is the arts and crafts community. Founded from necessity and maintained by a passion for the craft and visitor demand, the arts and crafts community plays a vital role in the life, success, and culture of the area. Since its inception years ago, the community of handcrafters has greatly expanded, and now there are dozens of shops dedicated to the intricate work that the artists do. You really can’t make a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains without taking a piece of handmade work with you,

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Advice

Recession Proof Travel Tips

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Everyone is feeling the strain of the economy right now, so with much less expendable income in most people’s pockets, extras like hobbies, going out to eat, and going on vacations are often sacrificed. If you still want to get away without busting your budget, Gatlinburg is a great option. There are always free or low-cost events and activities for every age, and I have a few vacation ideas to save you even more money! Skip the hotel room; Stay in a cabin – Renting a private cabin, as opposed to a hotel room, might sound like it would be

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Restaurants

Hot Meals on a Cold Day

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As the cold weather carries on this winter, I often find myself bundling up inside and eating whatever food I can scrounge up around the house. While sometimes it's nice to stay in, it's also nice to have a night out every once in a while. And if you're spending time in the Great Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN, this winter, you'll want to check out some of the great places to eat around town. So, if you can manage to make it out of that comfy cabin, here are a few restaurants to try for a

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Events

Gatlinburg Improv Fest 2012

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It's bird! It's a plane! It's...improv! On February 23rd, the Gatlinburg Improv Fest is bringing the impressive and entertaining art of improvisation to the Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre in downtown Gatlinburg. This is a great event for both improv performers and spectators – it will be loads of fun! For only $8 to $12, visitors and locals can enjoy a number of acts, including the headliner Chase Padgett with his award winning show, 6 Guitars. Chase Padgett will be performing at 8 pm on both Friday and Saturday. 6 Guitars This act premiered in 2010 at the Orlando International Fringe

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Transportation in Gatlinburg

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Visiting Gatlinburg has its many advantages, but one challenge that comes with a getaway in this popular city is traffic. Highway 441, or the Parkway, is the main road through the city. This is where most of the shops, entertainment, and restaurants are located, so there is no way to completely avoid it. The best way to beat the traffic here is to learn to work with it. Gatlinburg has several options for traveling around town, and during the peak seasons of summer and winter, taking advantage of these is a good idea. Here are some ways you can make

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Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge – Which is Better?

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While many people may think that Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN are basically the same, each town actually has very different things to offer. Although they are in close proximity to each other, and they both have some similar activities, they are also both very unique. So, which is better? I'm going to put these two Smoky Mountain destinations head to head to see who packs a bigger punch in the categories of food, entertainment, and shopping. SHOPPING Gatlinburg: When it comes to specialty shops, Gatlinburg takes the cake. Home to Santa's Claus-et, you'll find everything is Christmas from music

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Parents’ Weekend Away

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Although we spend the better part of our young lives (particularly our teen years) thinking that we know better than our parents, as we get older, we realize that our parents are so much smarter than we thought. And with Valentine's Day coming up, it's nice to be able to show our parents that we appreciate them for everything they've done. What better way to show your parents that you care than to send them away for a relaxing and romantic weekend in Gatlinburg, TN? Cabins For You has some great deals on 1 bedroom cabins, and Gatlinburg has enough

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Gatlinburg Info

5 Things You Wouldn’t Expect to Find in Gatlinburg

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When most people think of Gatlinburg, they immediately think of the changing leaves of fall in the Great Smoky Mountains, the rushing waterfalls at the end of wooded trails, and beautiful lights draping the city during Christmas. The hundreds of shops, great restaurants, and dozens of variety shows and attractions are also a huge part of the allure of the city. So, while there are many things that visitors expect to see and do while they are in the area, there are also several things Gatlinburg offers that you might be surprised to find. A kilt – While Gatlinburg is

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10 Unique Backdrops for Family Pictures in Gatlinburg

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If you're tired of taking your family pictures in front of a mall backdrop, or your last vacation photo features half of the kids looking the other way and the adults blinking, then your next trip to Gatlinburg is the perfect time to get that great family photo you've been wanting. Gatlinburg, set in the picturesque Great Smoky Mountains, offers some truly unique backdrops for beautiful photos. Here are 10 unique places to snap a few: The Space Needle. Here, you will have a 360 degree view of the Great Smoky Mountains atop a 400 foot observation tower. Whether it's

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Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Cabin Rentals