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January and February were busy at Cabins for YOU, with lots of new, beautiful cabins added to our program! These cabins offer conveniences like washer/dryers, Wi-Fi, and fully equipped kitchens, along with awesome perks like private indoor pools, amazing mountain views, big screen TVs with Blu-ray players, and wonderful bedroom suites. Read on to see some of your newest picks for your next Smoky Mountain getaway! Cuddle Bear | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | sleeps 4 | Pigeon Forge Rustic mountain charm blends with modern amenities to make this 1-bedroom cabin a comfortable and inviting getaway. The cozy living room

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Events

Old Stuff Day – Celebrate with a Smoky Mountain History Lesson

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No matter what holidays you celebrate, there are some that are most well-known: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hanukah, St. Patrick’s Day, New Year’s Day, Easter, Halloween, July 4, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day…but did you know that each month there are dozens of other off-the-wall holidays to celebrate?! Tomorrow (March 2) is our new favorite – Old Stuff Day – and we’re celebrating with a history lesson on the Great Smoky Mountains. The area has a rich history, comprising everything from music and the arts to moonshine and pioneering women. Many of the things

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Attractions

Spring Days Ahead: 10 Things to Plan for Your Spring Getaway

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It’s never too soon to start thinking about spring vacation. Where should you go? What should you do? At Cabins for YOU we recommend a spring getaway to the Smokies! That’s because these mountains are not only packed with fun and affordable things to do, but they offer an unforgettable beauty with the Smoky Mountain’s wide variety of springtime flowers! According to the National Park Service, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is actually “a world-renowned preserve of wildflower diversity”—boasting a collection of more than 1,500 kinds of flowering plants. It’s no wonder, then, that this park has been nicknamed

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Attractions

25 Ways You Can Spend A Rainy Day in the Smokies

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Rainy days and Mondays don’t have to get you down when you’re in the Smokies in Tennessee. With dozens of fun indoor attractions, even the wet weather offers a chance to play. From a world-class aquarium and dinner shows to arcade games and shopping, there is no shortage of things to do on a rainy day in the Smokies. And while we can’t do anything about the Monday blues when you’re at home, we can say that the thoughts of the upcoming work week will be far away when you’re relaxing at your cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains or

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Top Picks for Family Fun in the Smokies

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Millions of people visit the Smokies each year because of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The most visited national park in the National Park Service, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park boasts 800+ miles of trails ripe for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The 11-mile Cades Cove loop road is home to an impressive diversity of wildlife, wildflowers, and trees. Roads in and around the national park are perfect for scenic drives and feature interesting historic sites and buildings. With so many things to do and see in this

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Advice

Make it Green for St. Patrick’s Day

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The first day of spring is creeping closer and closer (March 20), which means warmer weather is on its way. Soon you’ll be seeing wildflowers popping up and trees blooming again. It’s a great time to be in the Smokies, with beautiful weather, gorgeous scenery, and lots of spring festivals and events in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg! If you’ll be in the Great Smoky Mountains this March, stick around for St. Patrick’s Day! You can enjoy the greenery around you, have a pint at a local pub (The Ship English Pub, The Fox and Parrot Tavern, or Smoky Mountain Brewery

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How to Entertain a Large Group in the Smokies

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Is your daughter getting married, and you’re planning a destination wedding with family and friends? Have your employees earned a break, and you’re wanting to celebrate with a relaxing weekend away? Is your church planning a retreat? Or, do you have a group of friends that’s been wanting to get together for a long time and has finally decided to make it happen this year? No matter what the occasion, Gatlinburg is the perfect destination for your large-group getaway! With cabins that easily accommodate groups of 15 to 50, and with restaurants that welcome large groups and/or offer catering solutions,

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Apples & Outdoor Fun for Johnny Appleseed Day in the Smokies

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The name Johnny Appleseed has become a household one, eliciting images of pioneers, apple trees, and the great outdoors. John “Johnny Appleseed” Chapman was the American pioneer who brought apple trees to Pennsylvania, Ohio, and beyond. Stories tell of Johnny Appleseed spreading apple seeds everywhere he went, planting nurseries and donning a tin-pan hat and bare feet along the way. The stories vary from person to person, but one thing is certain: the widespread use of apples in the U.S. is due in large part to the eccentric John Chapman. Like many of the people who contributed to our country,

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Top Ideas for a Birthday to Remember

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What better reason to plan a trip to the Smokies than in celebration of a loved one’s birthday? You’ll find attractions for every gender and age group—whether you’re celebrating your daughter, your grandson, or your spouse of 50-some years! Below, we’ve listed just a FEW ideas of what you’ll find in the area. And don’t forget that staying in one of our Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge cabins can be exciting enough. We have cabins with all kinds of special amenities—outdoor hot tubs, indoor Jacuzzi tubs, game tables, private theaters, and more! So make this year’s birthday celebration one to remember

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“Where in the World?”: A Scavenger Hunt Through the Smokies

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So you thought Pokémon Go would be a nice change because, hey, at least your kids aren’t locked in their rooms anymore, right? Well, we’re offering you an even better solution: a real-life scavenger hunt in the Smokies! This is a chance for your family to work together, checking out popular attractions in Gatlinburg and nearby Pigeon Forge. Below, we’ve listed 6 things that really are in the Smokies—from mini-donkeys to real-life mermaids! We’ve provided as many helpful hints as we can, but it’s up to you to solve the riddle! (And don’t worry—we’ve provided answers at the bottom of

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