| Sometimes taking a week long vacation may not | | | | everything you need right down to the silverware. |
| fit into our busy schedules. However, you can still | | | | All have amazing views and tranquil settings! A |
| get some much needed time away in just a | | | | rental cabin is the perfect place to find peace and |
| week-end. With its central location within the U.S., | | | | relaxation. |
| the Smoky Mountains are within a days drive | | | | If you enjoy the great outdoors you may want |
| from any state. The mountains, the people, and | | | | to bring a tent. There are 10 campgrounds found |
| the fun make this national park an amazing family, | | | | directly inside the National Park. These are |
| couples, or solo vacation for anyone who needs a | | | | primitive campgrounds with no hookups; however |
| couple of days away from their normal every | | | | each one offers flush toilets and running water. |
| day routines. The Great Smoky Mountain National | | | | Full hook-up campgrounds can be found in nearby |
| Park receives over 9 million visitors per year, | | | | communities and towns. |
| making it the most visited National Park in the | | | | The area is known for its southern hospitality and |
| nation. | | | | friendliness. No matter what type of |
| The surrounding communities of the Great | | | | accommodation you choose or where it is |
| Smoky Mountains abound with shopping, theaters, | | | | located, you will be sure to be greeted by plenty |
| arcades, games and more! Gatlinburg, Pigeon | | | | of smiles and good 'ole southern hospitality. While |
| Forge, Sevierville and other nearby towns offer | | | | you are in the area, make sure you order a big |
| incredible shopping opportunities. The area is filled | | | | tall glass of southern sweet tea. No Smoky |
| with out-let strip malls. The stores located in these | | | | Mountain Vacation is complete until you have had |
| out-let malls offer quality merchandise at deep | | | | a few glasses! |
| discounted prices. A very popular out-let mall in | | | | While you are here, be sure to schedule at least |
| the area is the Tanger Outlet Mall, however there | | | | three hours to visit one of the most treasured |
| are several others in the area as well. You will also | | | | areas of the National Park, Cades Cove. The |
| find unusual miniature golf courses and arcades. | | | | entrance to Cades Cove can be found in |
| The arcades offer children's rides, bungee | | | | Townsend. Cades Cove is an open-air museum |
| jumping, indoor skydiving, and more. You may | | | | that follows an 11-mile paved loop. This loop can |
| also take in a music show or visit one of the | | | | be driven or, during certain hours, biked. There |
| many Ripley's establishments. There is always | | | | are even opportunities to horseback ride and to |
| plenty to do and see in these bordering towns. | | | | enjoy rides on hay wagons within this lovely cove. |
| Many accommodation choices are available and | | | | Here, you will discover many close-up views of |
| very price competitive. You may choose to book | | | | nature. Prepare yourself to see many white-tailed |
| a hotel, condo, cabin, chalet or even a campsite. | | | | deer walking leisurely along the roadside. On |
| The choices are endless and really depend on | | | | occasion, you may even spot black bears along |
| your personal needs and wants. | | | | the way. Be careful not to disturb the black bears |
| Hotels and Motels line the main parkway through | | | | in their natural state. |
| the towns of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and | | | | Approximately 1,600 black bears live in the park. |
| Gatlinburg. All offer very attractive rooms at | | | | This equals a population density of approximately |
| competitive prices. Some have swimming pools | | | | two bears per square mile. Bears can be found |
| and hot tubs. Many offer free breakfast. | | | | throughout the park, but are easiest to spot in |
| If you want something with a little more space | | | | open areas such as Cades Cove and Cataloochee |
| and a little more privacy, you may choose from | | | | Valley. |
| countless cabins and chalets being offered on | | | | With the various attractions and activities as well |
| overnight rental programs. The price of renting | | | | as the National Park with it's hiking trails, |
| and overnight cabin can be as low as $99.00 a | | | | waterfalls, wildlife and more, you will not find a |
| night and many offer specials that allow you to | | | | more family friendly vacation destination. There is |
| receive a free night when you pay for two nights. | | | | something for everyone. |
| Most cabin rentals come fully stocked with | | | | |
