At Cabins for YOU, we live for the Smokies. We love all things Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Great Smoky Mountains related. We love snow-covered mountains in winter, trails dotted with spring wildflowers, and the changing leaves in fall. We also love summer in the Smokies. Summer in Gatlinburg means a busy community calendar of events, water sports, waterpark fun, sunny days along the Parkway, summer sales, and taking a break from the summer sun at the indoor attractions. <\/p>\n
There is always something going on in Gatlinburg, especially in summer, which is why it\u2019s so popular for summer vacations. Fourth of July weekend is packed with events, Dollywood puts on events all season, and family fun at attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge is in full swing.<\/p>\n
Splashing Around <\/strong> Firefly Meadow<\/a> even has a private outdoor pool, so you can splash around in the summer sun. Or you can book a cabin with community pool access or check out the community pool at the Pigeon Forge Community Center. Dollywood\u2019s Splash Country<\/a> is another must-stop, with rides, slides, and water features for all ages. Splash Country has 23 water rides, snacks and drinks, restaurants, and shops with all the summertime gear you\u2019ll need. They even have retreats and canopies you can rent to cool off, order food, and relax. <\/p>\n 4th of July weekend<\/strong> Cooling Off at Indoor Attractions<\/strong> Fun in the Summer Sun<\/strong>
\nOne of our favorite things about summer in Gatlinburg is the lineup of ways to keep cool. Summer in Tennessee gets hot, so fun in the water is a must. As our Cabins for YOU family grows, we add more cabins with private indoor pools to the list. Swimming in your cabin\u2019s private indoor pool<\/a> may arguably be the best way to keep cool during summer in Gatlinburg! <\/p>\n
\nGatlinburg celebrates the 4th of July in a big way, with fireworks, food, tributes to America, and more. The First Independence Day Parade in the nation kicks off at midnight on July 3 and honors the men and women of our military, present and past. At the River Raft Regatta, kids (and kids at heart) can enter their trash (not handmade) or treasure (handmade) rafts for some fun competition. This year\u2019s 4th of July celebration at Patriot Park \u2013 the Patriot Festival \u2013 will even feature a FREE concert by country music group Thompson Square. <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nWhen the summer sun starts bearing down a bit too much, we head inside to play. There are dozens of great attractions in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, but we\u2019ve teamed up with a few favorites to offer our guests discounts on tickets<\/strong>! From shows to hands-on fun, these indoor attractions (all Cabins for YOU partners<\/strong>) are fun for all ages. <\/p>\n\n
\nWhile we love the indoor attractions on extra-hot summer days, we also love playing outside in the warm summer sun. The Smokies offers plenty of outdoor fun \u2013 with awesome views to boot. When summertime rolls around, some of our favorite activities are in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The national park, the most visited in the U.S., has more than 800 miles of hiking trails<\/a>, along with easy walks to waterfalls, scenic drives through Cades Cove, horseback riding, fishing, swimming holes, picnicking, and plenty of scenic overlooks. <\/p>\n