Top 5 Places to Have a Picnic in the Great Smoky Mountains

You should take your family on a picnic in the Great Smoky Mountains the next time you’re in town! Eating a meal together is one of the best ways to bond with each other, and what better place to spend time outside and eat together than in the national park? Here are the top places to have a picnic in the Great Smoky Mountains:

13 May 2020

Top 6 Smoky Mountain Hikes to Go On With Your Family

Exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a great way to spend time together as a family. You can get out in nature, teach your kids about plants and animals, and add in some exercise when you go on Smoky Mountain hikes! There are several hiking trails you can choose from, but we want to share some of the best ones for families. Check out these top 6 Smoky Mountain hikes to go on with your family:

The Village Shops in downtown Gatlinburg.

6 May 2020

Top 5 Places to Go Shopping in Gatlinburg TN

No trip to Gatlinburg, TN is complete without a shopping spree! Gatlinburg is home to a variety of stores and boutiques that carry handcrafted gifts to specialty food items. Whether you want to just window shop or bring home something to remember your Smoky Mountain vacation, you'll have fun going through these shops! Check out the top 5 places to go shopping in Gatlinburg TN:

24 Apr 2020

Top 5 Smoky Mountain Restaurants Recipes to Make at Home

When you aren’t in the mountains, you might find yourself missing some of your favorite foods. We want to share some of the top Smoky Mountain restaurants recipes with you so you can feel like you’re here with us! From breakfast to dessert, we want to make sure you don’t miss out even when you aren’t in the mountains. Here are the top 5 Smoky Mountain restaurant recipes to make at home:

The front of Sidney James Mountain Lodge in downtown Gatlinburg TN.

19 Apr 2020

5 Ways to Save Money at Our Hotel in Downtown Gatlinburg TN

Gatlinburg, Tennessee is one of the most affordable vacation destinations in the country! When you stay with us, it’s easy to have a fun getaway without breaking the bank. To help you make the most of your trip, we want to share how you can stick to your budget and save money. Check out these 5 ways to save money when you stay at our hotel in downtown Gatlinburg TN:

17 Apr 2020

5 Virtual Ways to Enjoy Smoky Mountain Attractions from Home

Are you missing the Smoky Mountains and wish you could enjoy some of the fun things to do in the area? You can with these virtual ways to enjoy Smoky Mountain attractions! You and your kids will have a blast with these things you can do when you’re at home and find yourself wishing you were in the Smokies. Look at these top 5 virtual ways to enjoy Smoky Mountain attractions from home:

Beautiful photo of Gatlinburg during the spring.

10 Apr 2020

6 Things You Should Know About Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

If you love staying with us, then you probably love the East Tennessee area! We want to share some neat things you should know about Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. If you love history, then you’ll definitely love this list! Here are 6 things you should know about Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge:

7 Apr 2020

Top 4 Benefits of Staying at Our Gatlinburg Hotel with an Indoor Pool

If you are looking to make the most of your vacation in Gatlinburg, you should stay at our Gatlinburg hotel with an indoor pool! This a great way to have a relaxing getaway while enjoying everything Gatlinburg has to offer. There are plenty of reasons why you'll love staying somewhere that has an indoor pool. Check out these top 4 benefits to staying at our Gatlinburg hotel with an indoor pool:

roaring fork motor trail in the smoky mountains

30 Mar 2020

Top 3 Things You Need to Know About the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

If you have talked to other folks who have visited Gatlinburg, you have probably heard them rave about the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail! This scenic 5.5 mile loop road is a narrow, winding trail that allows you to slow down and enjoy the forest and historic buildings of the area! Here are the top 3 things you need to know about experiencing a drive along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail:

whitewater rafting in the smoky mountains

25 Mar 2020

6 Awesome Outdoor Activities in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains

If you love being outside, you can’t beat a vacation in Gatlinburg TN! Located at the doorstep of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, our charming city offers a variety of wonderful outdoor adventures. When you stay with us, you will be near all of the best things to do in the great outdoors. To help you make the most of your vacation, look at these 6 outdoor activities in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains: