Halloween Activities in the Smokies

If you’ve taken a trip to your local grocery store lately, you must know that Halloween is just around the corner! Aisles of delicious candy are stocked on shelves, pumpkins await carving and an array of scary costumes tempts everywhere you turn. Vacationing to the Smoky Mountains over Halloween? The city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee offers several scary haunts that are sure to thrill you and your family! Shocktober Located at the Gatlinburg Space Needle, the Iris Theater is proud to present you to Shrieks and Mind Freaks, a light-hearted look at the wonderful season of Halloween. The performance features Guy

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4 Fall Treats You Can’t Miss In Gatlinburg

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With the start of October underway, you may be getting the craving for some of your favorite fall foods. With apples and pumpkins in season, now is one of the best times of year to chow down on fresh fall-inspired dishes. At home you may be limited to only pumpkin spice lattes…but in Gatlinburg there’s much more in store! From hearty, belly-warming dinners to delectable desserts, these are five of our favorite fall foods in the Smoky Mountains. If you’re heading to the Smoky Mountains to check out the leaves, it’s practically obligatory that you try out a few of

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Fall Color Preview in the Great Smoky Mountains

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With the first official day of autumn just behind us, the fall season is setting in to the Great Smoky Mountains. The air is becoming crisper, temperatures are beginning to drop, harvest decorations are coming out and the leaves will soon begin to change. This is the start of peak season in the Smokies, and it’s no wonder why…the fall color here is unparalleled anywhere else in the United States! One of the most frequent questions we get asked at Cabins For You is “when is the best time to see the leaves?” While it’s hard to predict, especially this

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How to Plan a Large Group Retreat

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Being close with your friends or family members may inspire you to take a large group vacation to the Great Smoky Mountains. Vacationing with a group of 15 or more is unlike any other smaller group retreat you’ve had before, in fact, it can be more fun and more stressful all at the same time! From nailing down logistics, budgets and travel details, there’s a whirlwind of information you must account for when you’re looking for a great large group cabin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. However, despite all of the coordination and teamwork required, a large group retreat can be one

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How to pick the perfect Smoky Mountain cabin

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Finding the perfect cabin for your Gatlinburg, Tennessee vacation is not always an easy task. With dozens of rental companies and thousands of cabins, you’re only one Google search away from swimming in information. Did you know that Cabins For You offers more than 200 properties for you to choose from? That’s a lot of sifting to find your one perfect cabin! Once you know how many people the cabin needs to sleep, the search really begins. There are lots of things to consider when renting a Smoky Mountain cabin, many of which are often overlooked in the booking process.

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Specialty Shops in Gatlinburg

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Different from the outlet malls and bargain stores of Pigeon Forge, the city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee is known for its variety of specialty shops. These unique, locally owned stores are scattered throughout the town and add a delightful charm to the downtown Parkway. From hand-crafted jewelry to tasty cooking sauces and dips, these specialty shops are some of our favorite in the Smoky Mountains! All Sauced Up 646 Parkway You have never seen anything quite like this Gatlinburg store! Featuring more than 4,000 gourmet foods and kitchen gadgets, the selection is seemingly endless. The store even offers more than 150

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Attractions

Forbidden Caverns near Pigeon Forge

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Here’s a fun fact about Tennessee…did you know that the state is home to the most caves in the United States? With more than 8,300 caves registered and discovered, the great state of Tennessee is ideal for families looking for adventure and exploration. In fact, on your upcoming visit to Gatlinburg, you’ll want to make a trip to the Forbidden Caverns, the greatest attraction under the Smokies! Open April through November, this seasonal attraction is loved by all who visit. However, the Forbidden Caverns weren’t constructed for our use – when you visit them you will quickly see that this

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Beat your Back to School Blahs

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With summer drawing to a close, you and your children may be suffering from what we like to call the “back to school blahs.” While you have enjoyed your summer of sunshine and free-time, the looming days of early mornings, afternoon practices and school projects can quickly get you down. At Cabins For You, we have a great way to beat the back to school blahs…a weekend in the Great Smoky Mountains! Yes, Gatlinburg, Tennessee is your quintessential destination for beating the blues. With hundreds of attractions and locations to explore, the dreariness of the school year will be long

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August in the Smokies 2013

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One of everyone's favorite time of year is just around the corner...the Tax Free Weekend spectacular! Throughout the state of Tennessee you can take advantage of this tax-free event, which includes purchases on clothing, school items, art supplies and computers. Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are known for their shopping destinations and are definitely the place to be on Tax Free Weekend! Head over to Pigeon River Crossing and explore the items at their Sidewalk Sale. Enjoy discounted purchases on your family's favorite clothing items and still save the sales tax. The sales tax exemption applies to clothing and school items

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Gatlinburg’s Free Trolley Service

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If you have ever visited the city of Gatlinburg during the summer months, you know how busy the downtown area can be. With hundreds of honeymooning couples, family vacationers, groups on reunions and more, the city of Gatlinburg can get a little hectic! If you have your heart set on exploring the downtown Parkway, you can quickly become discouraged by the parking, traffic and overall congestion of the area. Luckily, Gatlinburg is great at pleasing its yearly visitors and is offering its FREE trolley service for the third year in a row! The Gatlinburg trolley fleet consists of more than

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