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When fall arrives in the Smoky Mountains, I always want to mark the season with the smells and tastes of autumn. In one pleasant stop, you can find immediate sensory gratification for yourself, and also harvest some quality items for your friends and family back home.
So you have planned your entire visit to the Smokies: rented your luxury cabin in Gatlinburg, programmed your GPS to reach your destination, and made plans to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to view the changing fall colors of the season. Congress has decided to close the National Park system, so now what? This is not a diatribe on the adversity that this shutdown creates for so many, but rather an encouragement to go through with your vacation plans to visit the area, but to slightly alter your activities. Disappointing? Yes, but certainly not a deal breaker to just stay home. Here's why.
"Get there fast and then we'll take it slow"? Absolutely not. This one is for the guys-or anyone who has a passion for hanging a tight curve. After you have unloaded all your luggage and family into your Pigeon Forge, Tennessee cabin, rush on over to Xtreme Racing Center in Pigeon Forge for some fast-paced fun.
What is your tradition to mark the change of season to autumn? Carving a pumpkin with the family? Enjoying a rental cabin in Gatlinburg? Taking a drive to view the changing fall landscape? Our family returns every year to a small local festival that is celebrating its twenty-first season: the Robert A Tino Smoky Mountain Homecoming.
So you have checked into your secluded Pigeon Forge cabin, and are now looking for a place to have dinner in town. Here's a suggestion: what about a rowdy good time with your camp style meal? Consider the Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud Dinner Show.
I recently mentioned the Old Mill in Pigeon Forge as a good photo opportunity location. Yet the Old Mill Square district also should be considered as a destination itself.
Everyone can envision their ideal vacation: restful serenity with quiet downtime, sightseeing activity with scheduled entertainment and retail therapy, or a combination of both for a family getaway. As I plan for extra drive time to reach our son's soccer game over the weekend, I realized it is vitally important to consider calendar dates for maximum enjoyment of your vacation.
Many people use a special family picture to document each year, often as the family photo Christmas card. Of course, you will create some vivid memories while your family vacations in a Gatlinburg luxury cabin. With many scenic spots throughout the county, I am certain you will find several favorites to call your own. Though you cannot build a sand snowman here, and you may have already done the "all jump" candid (hopefully not in matching shirts!), extraordinary local Smokies images don't have to require lots of driving or a major hike.
Most guests to Wears Valley cabin rentals plan to visit several attractions while on vacation in our area. The largest and most well-known attraction in Pigeon Forge is the Dollywood theme park. This week Dolly Parton announces a monumental change to the concept of Dollywood. The park attraction will now become a resort destination with the planned addition of a 300-room hotel. Dolly has named it "DreamMore" with a reference to the Biltmore, the grand Vanderbilt estate in nearby Asheville, North Carolina. The luxury resort facility will present a comfortable opportunity "for families to unplug and connect with each other", says Dolly. To be completed by summer 2015, the hotel property will have multiple amenities and is indicated to be the first of more to come. This alludes to the Disney-type destination experience, which provides lodging, dining, and entertainment all within the boundaries of resort properties.
Whether you are on your way to your cabin rental in Pigeon Forge, or are finishing up your trip to the Smoky Mountains, here's a suggestion for an indulgent pit stop. Any vacation calls for activities that differ from everyday routine. Satisfying your sweet tooth with a treat should be part of that experience! Don't overlook the Russell Stover Candies store as a source of immediate gratification.
Just go now! You must experience the newest adrenaline opportunity in our area. The Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is now open for a smooth ride that your whole family can enjoy. The attraction is located 1.5 miles from Pigeon Forge at 867 Wears Valley Road, and definitely should be an item on your bucket list before you finish your vacation.
Regardless of the final score, choosing to visit a professional baseball game at the Smokies Stadium is a home run event for vacationing sports fans. This clean, modern stadium of 6000 plus seat capacity provides an intimate experience in a comfortable environment. Easy access and plentiful parking make it an uncomplicated pleasure to attend. Adjacent to Exit 407 at Interstate 40 and Highway 66 in Sevierville/Kodak, the location is close to all parts of Sevier County.
After making your reservation for your Smoky Mountains cabin rental, the packing process begins. Here are a few specific items that you should consider for your comfort and convenience.
One of my favorite relaxing sounds to enjoy is rushing river water. Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is a must-do auto tour in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is a simple, inexpensive way to truly experience the unique joys of the Smoky Mountains. Take a winding journey of 6 miles (one-way road) through forest, along rushing streams, past historic buildings. Cabin homesteads, overlooks, and waterfall hiking trailheads all are available at numerous stops along this picturesque drive.
You will want to visit a theater show while on vacation in your Pigeon Forge rental cabin. But which one is right for your family, with something to entertain everyone? Consider Smoky Mountain Opry, an upscale, fast-paced variety show production to suit every taste.