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Downtown Gatlinburg: Fun after the sun sets over the Smokies

gatlinburg-nightlife-feature While Gatlinburg is often known for being a family-friendly destination, it’s also home to a surprising number of nighttime hotspots. There are plenty of stops where you can drink and jam out to live music while enjoying delicious food. You can hit up an even livelier scene with a DJ if you feel like dancing! Sip on beer while playing bar games like darts or shooting some pool with friends before heading back to your Gatlinburg cabin and turning in for the night. From award-winning breweries to lively music and delicious eats, you are in for a good time in

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Winter Tips in The Smokies

Picturesque throughout the year, the Great Smoky Mountains is especially enchanting as winter settles into Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The mountain peaks are tucked under a shimmering blanket of snow. Christmas lights brighten up seasonal events and shopping windows. Local attractions put a wintry spin on fun activities. The Festival of Trees brings the holiday spirit to the area. And the weather is great for cabin life, snuggling in front of a crackling fireplace or relaxing in a steamy hot tub at the end of the day. Winter is the perfect time of year for couples, families, friends, and

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Gatlinburg Trolley: Your Complete Guide to Free Transportation

A Gatlinburg Trolley bus with open doors at one of the trolley stops in Gatlinburg. The Gatlinburg Trolley offers visitors a free and convenient way to explore this popular Tennessee mountain town without dealing with parking headaches or traffic stress. Connecting major attractions, accommodations, and dining spots throughout the city, the trolley system is ideal for getting around town while maximizing your time and minimizing transportation costs. Located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and just minutes from Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg has a lot to offer your memorable mountain getaway — including plenty of other free things to do in Gatlinburg to make your trip even more budget friendly! Start planning your affordable and

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Things to Do in Gatlinburg – Beyond the Cabin

Gatlinburg, Tennessee is always bustling. Year-round, there is always something to do, see, hear, smell, taste, and experience. And whether you're here for a honeymoon, romantic getaway, fun family vacation, special event, work conference, sports tournament, church retreat, weekend with friends, or family reunion, you'll quickly understand that there is no shortage of things to do in downtown Gatlinburg. And as you extend your radius, you'll find even more activities, from shopping in Pigeon Forge and driving through Wears Valley to finding outdoor fun in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and more.  Adults can appreciate local wineries and moonshine

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Breaking NEWS — Chalet Village Is Now Part of Cabins for YOU!

Welcome to the family, Chalet Village! As a fellow leader in the vacation rental industry, Cabins for YOU is proud to take a giant step into the future by acquiring this long-standing family-owned company. We are thrilled to have so many new staff members and owners to work alongside in this ever-expanding market. Of course, that means our inventory of cabin and condo options for our beloved guests has also surged — with 69 newbies transitioned within just 1 week! Shoutout to Marketing!  As our largest acquisition to date, we couldn’t be prouder of our CFY team for pulling out

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Top Things to Do in Gatlinburg at Night!

Welcome to fun after dark in Gatlinburg, TN, night owls! If your buzz kicks in when the sun goes down, give Gatlinburg nightlife a try. Whether you’re looking for a rush down the mountain, a place to belt out your best Bon Jovi, or spectacular city views with dazzling lights, you’ll find it here…and more. From showtimes and ghosts to dancing and cabin fun, check out our top things to do in Gatlinburg at night!  Ride a Mountain Coaster Zoom down the mountain or coast through the forest as you travel at your own speed on a mountain coaster. And

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COVID-19 Update: What’s Closed in the Smoky Mountains

We’re Open – and so is the Smokies! We are thrilled to say that many Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge businesses are open again, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Reduced occupancy and additional safety measures will be in place, so you can continue to maintain distance while supporting area businesses.  NEW Sevier County Mask Policy Beginning July 10 and going through August 3, 2020, Sevier County (Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville) has put in place a mandatory mask policy inside most public spaces and businesses to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Masks are not required outside, although maintaining

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Happy 75th Anniversary, Gatlinburg!

Woohoo — we’re pumped to celebrate 75 years of Gatlinburg! This popular Tennessee town has grown so much over the decades, from a few cabins, shops, and a lone road to a bustling city filled with Appalachian history. And with the help of millions of visitors each year, Gatlinburg has become America’s mountain home. Whether you’ve been here many times or never before, we welcome you to check out why our beloved Smoky Mountain town keeps climbing to popular heights. Come visit, explore, play, dine, shop, and reconnect in Gatlinburg.  A Stroll Through Gatlinburg’s History Early 1800s | Land of

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Break Routine & Try NEW Things in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN

Stuck in the same ole rut, eating routine food, watching the same shows, and just feeling plain meh? It sounds like you could use a little new in your life. Break your bland routine and hit refresh for 2020! Try new things, visit new places, and cultivate new experiences this year. YOU deserve it.  Ever hiked in the most visited national park in the country, wandered around a mountaintop tree canopy on foot, enjoyed a secluded cabin retreat with a private indoor pool, eaten chocolate bear paws, putt-putted on a rooftop of candy creations, cheered for a pirate crew while

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COVID-19 Updates for YOU

Welcome Back! At Cabins for YOU, our guests mean everything to us. We understand that there is a ton of information being released over the status of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), with new information being presented by the hour. We understand you probably have questions concerning Cabins for YOU and how your reservation will be handled moving forward.  Our Commitment to YOU We look forward to hosting your reservation and are excited to say that the Smokies is beginning to open back up – including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on May 9! We want to assure you that safety is

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