Gatlinburg Cabin Vacation Tips

Gatlinburg in Smoky Mountains is becoming more and more popular
as a vacation spot, with nearly 10 million visitors arriving in
the area each year. With mild winters and summers, Gatlinburg
and small towns nearby are a common destination for people who
enjoy hiking, fishing, horseback riding, bike riding, canoeing,
whitewater rafting, river tubing, skiing and snowboarding.
Gatlinburg accommodations range from moderately priced
Gatlinburg cabins to exclusive private Gatlinburg chalets with
their European charm.

When staying in a cabin in Gatlinburg, you are still close to
shopping and theaters and can enjoy all kinds of outdoor
activities such as hiking, fishing, or skiing. Here are ten
essential things you can do while staying in the Gatlinburg
cabin or chalet:

1. Take a country car trip. You can take a scenic route and
visit the historic sites of Gatlinburg by car. The Newfound Gap
Road runs across the Smoky Mountains and links you to park roads
and footpaths that will take you to other places of interest in
Gatlinburg.

2. Walking. Nothing beats the pleasure of sightseeing from a
smooth well-groomed path across a spectacular forest with
breathtaking mountain views. Fitness and stress relief of
walking can never be underestimated. All the walking trails are
carefully mapped and accessible from all main roads. Any
Gatlinburg hotel will provide you with a guide that helps you
find a trail that fits your walking speed and general fitness.

3. Bike in the mountains. If you decide to take a biking trip,
alone or with your family, you can choose from a number of
different trails. Biking trails in Gatlinburg range from an easy
family-friendly gravel path, to the challenging mountain bike
trails that require special equipment and can be quite enduring.
You can rent a bicycle or bring one with you if you travel by
car.

4. Horse Riding. If horseback riding suits your sense of
adventure, you will find this family attraction to be quite
popular in Gatlinburg. Hundreds of horses are located in stables
across Gatlinburg. It is a great place to learn horseback
riding, and no matter your riding skills, you will have a fun of
your life. Gatlinburg cowboys even perform weddings in the
western style!

5. Hiking. You need to obtain a permit for hiking overnight in
the back-country. Make sure you come prepared with the right
equipment and it’s worth noting that in some areas reservations
are required to hike the Smoky Mountains trails.

6. Golf. The Gatlinburg Golf Course is close to all Gatlinburg
cabins and Gatlinburg chalets. It is a fabulous year-round
modern facility with challenging layouts and emerald fairways,
beautifully wooded landscapes and well-manicured greens. A full
service pro shop and food services area also work year-round.

7. Visit the wild life. Many people come to Gatlinburg to see
black bears. They even choose to stay in Gatlinburg cabins that
are close to bears – in the past few years, one hotel even
offered a “bear suite” that overlooked a dumpster which bears
visited often. Use common sense – these creatures can be quite
dangerous.

8. Enjoy the traditional American food. If you want to try real
American cuisine, Gatlinburg is the right place to start. From
authentic regional treats in rustic settings to kid-friendly
theme restaurants, over 100 restaurants work year-round.

9. Shop till you drop. Gatlinburg has more than 400 shops and
five malls with handmade arts and crafts, unique traditional
apparel and souvenirs. While loading up on souvenirs for
everyone back home, you’re sure to find a little something for
yourself.

10. And 100s of other things – including Gatlinburg Sky Lift
that rides in the center of the town for a spectacular view of
Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains, Mysterious Mansion,
Gatlinburg’s largest scary house, rafting in the whitewater
rapids, and visiting Star Cars Museum with it’s world’s best
star car collection