The
Smoky Mountains of Tennessee: A Vacation Destination "for
the Ages"
Choosing a vacation destination from amongst the many options
available is no simple process. When a family vacation is the
end goal, then the task is even more complicated. There are
vacation destinations that offer fun for kids, and others that
offer the kind of recreation that adults enjoy. There are not
so many places that offer an exciting and diverse mix of the
two. The Smoky Mountains of Tennessee are an exception to the
rule. The spectacular Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and
local resort cities like Pigeon
Forge, Sevierville and Gatlinburg
combine to make East Tennessee the kind of place where vacation
dreams are made.
A Smoky Mountain family vacation something that every age group can enjoy. And what really puts the icing on the cake of a Smoky Mountain vacation is the opportunity to stay in one of the area's Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg log cabins. These magnificent log homes offer the perfect combination of beautiful natural surroundings, exquisite lodging luxury, and diverse recreational appeal, to make your Tennessee getaway complete. The destination resort atmosphere that surround the cabins only add to the accommodating nature of these Smoky Mountain homes.
Very few people would disagree that the first and greatest attraction
to this area of East Tennessee is
the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park is truly
one of the nation's true natural treasures. The Great Smoky
Mountains National Park offers a wide variety of recreational
highlights to take in. Amongst the favorites are scenic, driving
tours along the Newfound Gap road, hiking among the hundreds
of mountain trails that are located in and around the park (many
of a healthy medium difficulty that's perfect for a family stroll
amongst the "hills of glory"), and an exploration of the historic
landmarks that speak of a celebrated, bygone era in Smoky Mountain
history.
 When
you and your family have had enough of exploring the natural
splendor on display in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
(or even if you want to mix up your vacation schedule), the
recreational flare of local Smoky Mountain cities like Pigeon
Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville are only minutes away by
car. Each of these Tennessee locales offers something exciting,
entertaining and unique to Smoky Mountain visitors. Today each
of these cities offers world-class resort city entertainment
to go along with the natural draw of the Smoky Mountains amongst
which they are nestled.
For those looking for amusement park fun there's Dollywood in Pigeon Forge. Besides Dollywood, Pigeon Forge also plays host to many exciting live theatre shows- like the Dixie Stampede and the Comedy Barn Theatre. If you're looking for more of a quaint walking tour- downtown Gatlinburg offers a host of local Tennessee galleries and gift shops to peruse through. Here the unique and world-renowned creations of local Smoky Mountain artisans are on display. Sevierville offers its own multitude of recreational activities- everything from Smokies baseball, to the Tennessee Museum of Aviation, to scenic, Smoky Mountain helicopter tours.
As mentioned earlier, what really makes a Smoky
Mountain vacation complete is a lodging experience in one
of the area's Tennessee mountain cabins. These are likely nothing
like the "mountain shack" that you might have visited while
growing up. These Smoky Mountain chalets are beautifully crafted,
mountain homes that offer everything you'd expect from a world-class
hotel. Not only are each of the rooms decked out with furniture
whose design fits in seamlessly with the Smoky Mountain surroundings,
but state of the art games tables and audio-visual equipment
also come standard for these Gatlinburg and Pigeon
Forge cabins. These Tennessee
log cabins range in size from 1 bedroom right up to 8 bedrooms-
so no matter what the size of your group, you'll fit comfortably
into one of these alpine dwellings.
Without a doubt, when it comes to family vacation destinations, few places are as accommodating as the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. No matter what the age or interest of the members of your family, East Tennessee has something to satisfy. Adults appreciate the restful sense the majestic Smoky Mountains give them, and they enjoy the shopping and quaint cultural appeal of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Kids love the day trips in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the rides featured at Dollywood, and the mystery offered up daily at the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum. All in all, the Smoky Mountains is the perfect vacation destination for your next holiday getaway.
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