Here’s a list of what to do in Gatlinburg that isn’t a gimmicky tourist trap: Gatlinburg SkyLift But, there are ways to spend your time that don’t involve creepy wax figures or dressing up like a saloon girl from the wild west (I don’t get it either). There are so many bright, flashing lights and absurdly large buildings vying for your attention. Photo: Pixabay Non-Gimmicky things to do in GatlinburgĪrriving in Gatlinburg you might think it’s impossible to find anything non-gimmicky to do. The Smoky Mountains form the border between Tennessee and North Carolina and encompass 72 miles of the Appalachian Trail. This relatively untouched park is also home to many endangered species including the greatest variety of salamanders in the world! If that’s not a selling point for the area, I don’t know what is. This park just so happens to be the most visited national park in the country and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Īccording to the UNESCO page, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to more than 3,500 plant species including almost as many types of trees as all of Europe. The best thing about visiting Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is that both cities are located on the edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photo: John Potter, Flickr CC Visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park From there, you can see all the available cabins in the area and begin your deep dive into Smoky Mountain lodging. Then, I scroll up to the top left and click “view on map” because I prefer to always choose my accommodation by its location. (I’ll expand that to 8 and so on if options are limited.) Under “Accommodation type” you can filter for “cabins and lodges” or whichever lodging type you prefer. On the left side, I always filter the “Guest Rating” for cabins or hotels with a rating of 9 or 10. After entering in your dates and visitor information on the main search page, look at the results. Photo: Pixabay How to choose a cabinįor me, there are a few methods I always use when choosing where to stay. It features a lofted game room, hot tub, mountain views, 2 bathrooms, oversized shower, and plenty of common space. This spacious, 1-bedroom cabin is just east of Gatlinburg. It too boasts a hot tub, an arcade and billiard room, oversized porch with great views, and lots of space in which to spread out. Southern Sweet TĪnother huge, 2-bedroom cabin (this one known as Southern Sweet T) is located just north of downtown Pigeon Forge. It includes a hot tub, pool table, a barbecue grill, and porch swings and rocking chairs on an oversized porch overlooking beautiful Smoky Mountain views. This large, 2-bedroom mountain home called A Great Escape is just 10-minutes outside Gatlinburg. Here are 3 great examples for where to stay on your trip to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge: Photo: Jeff, Flickr CC A Great Escape You can find small, romantic, one-room cabins all the way up to a 10-bedroom lodge! And they all have adorable mountain-y names. They’re accessible, affordable, and, if this is a selling point for you, totally instagrammable! To understand why Smoky Mountain cabins are so popular, you must check out the photos in the links below! They’re modern and clean with all the amenities. You’ll get peace and quiet, amazing views, black bears on your back porch, and you can make your own damn pancakes in your own cabin kitchen.īut don’t let the word ‘cabin’ fool you – these Smoky Mountain cabins are anything but rustic. You can avoid the tourist traps of downtown Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge entirely by posting up at a cabin in the woods. When looking for a great place to stay in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area, definitely consider a cabin. Where to stay in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge
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