{"id":5679,"date":"2022-11-04T11:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T15:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=5679"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:12:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:12:21","slug":"thanksgiving-smokies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/attractions\/thanksgiving-smokies.htm","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy Thanksgiving Together in the Smokies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ah, inhale the fresh Smoky Mountain turkey in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Wait\u2026what? Oh no, not the wild critters gobbling about, we\u2019re talking about the succulent Thanksgiving turkey cooked at your cozy cabin in the mountains. Paired with smooth mashed potatoes covered in creamy gravy, 4-cheese macaroni, baked stuffing, homestyle cranberry sauce, and mouthwatering veggies, what could be better? Why, spectacular rolling mountain views with remnants of fall colors only a glance away from the dining table of course! There are so many reasons to enjoy Thanksgiving in the Smokies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select restaurants stay open and serve special holiday dishes so you don\u2019t have to cook. Attractions in downtown Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville offer more things to do on your Thanksgiving getaway \u2014 like riding roller coasters at Dollywood Theme Park, hiking trails to Cades Cove waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, skiing at Ober Gatlinburg, experiencing the Astra Lumina night show at Anakeesta, and enjoying Winterfest light displays along the Parkway. Plus, there are seasonal events to elevate your festive stay! Yeah, Thanksgiving in the Smokies is pretty great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spice up your fall tradition with a Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg Thanksgiving and survive the holidays with family in the Great Smoky Mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Homemade Memories at YOUR Mountain Cabin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Shop for fresh ingredients in town, then meal prep and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/attractions\/cooking-thanksgiving-in-the-cabin.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cook Thanksgiving dinner at your cabin<\/a> together. All cabin rentals by Cabins for YOU come with a fully equipped kitchen, meaning cookware, plates, cutlery, glasses, and a multitude of kitchen tools are provided. Peel vegetables over the sink, whip up sauces and sides on the stove, toss a stuffed turkey in the oven, keep rolls warm in the microwave, and store the freshly made whip for dessert in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it\u2019s time to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast at your Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg cabin, let the teens set the table and get the serving spoons ready. And after everyone in the family has gathered with full plates, mute the Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day parade on the big screen TV, and swap thankful thoughts around the table before digging in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best part of spending Thanksgiving at a Smoky Mountain cabin? Majestic mountain peaks, a sparkling river, or towering treetops with spectacular fall foliage are just through the windows, creating a peaceful and beautiful holiday atmosphere to share with loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cabin Amenities<\/strong><br>Oh, a homemade Smoky Mountain Thanksgiving meal and breathtaking mountain scenes at your cozy cabin aren\u2019t enough to persuade your holiday plans? Let us convince you with a list of top-notch amenities you can request and enjoy this holiday season at your Smoky Mountain cabin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Home theater with surround sound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Game tables (pool, air hockey, foosball, shuffleboard, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arcade games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private indoor pool with waterfall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steamy outdoor hot tub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soothing indoor jetted tub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Big screen TVs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stacked stone fireplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdoor firepit for s\u2019mores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas or charcoal grill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rocking chairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complimentary Wi-Fi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>King-size, queen-size, and bunk beds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mountain, valley, river, city, or wooded views<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Variety of Cabin Rentals<\/strong><br>Inviting the whole family for a big Thanksgiving reunion? Browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/large_group_cabins_pigeon_forge.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">large group lodges<\/a>! Bringing your precious pets? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/pet_friendly_cabins.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pet-friendly cabins<\/a> of all shapes and sizes.Need to save cash to go Christmas shopping in the Smokies? Book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/budget_cabins.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">budget-friendly cabin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smoky Mountain Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bump meal prep and cleanup and take a break from cooking this Thanksgiving in the Smokies! If you\u2019re looking to get away from whipping up a storm in the kitchen, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg restaurants and dinner shows \u2014 just a short drive from your log cabin \u2014 have you covered. Some even offer special holiday dishes and to-go feasts on Thanksgiving Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/thanksgiving-in-the-smokies-banner.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/thanksgiving-in-the-smokies-banner.jpg\" alt=\"thanksgiving-in-the-smokies-banner\" class=\"wp-image-7009\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick from one of our favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/restaurants\/where-to-eat-thanksgiving-dinner-in-the-smokies.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">places to eat Thanksgiving dinner in the Smokies<\/a> and forget about planning a big holiday dinner on vacation! Go for something more traditional or scarf down something out of the box this year, like a melty cheese pizza or spicy hot wings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Special Thanksgiving Menus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applewoodfarmhouserestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant &amp; Farmhouse Grill<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cherokee Grill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hard Rock Cafe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mama\u2019s Chicken Kitchen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mama\u2019s Farmhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paula Deen\u2019s Family Kitchen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puckett\u2019s Restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Old Mill Pottery House Cafe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Old Mill Restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/parkgrillgatlinburg.com\/thanksgiving-feast-menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Park Grill<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fun Dinner Shows<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dolly Parton\u2019s Stampede<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hatfieldmccoydinnerfeud.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hatfield &amp; McCoy\u2019s Dinner Feud<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pirates Voyage Dinner &amp; Show<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unique Holiday Flavors&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Big Daddy\u2019s Pizzeria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seasons of Ober Restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Margaritaville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Squisito Too<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Peddler Steakhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No Way Jose\u2019s Cantina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loco Burro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Johnny Rockets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puckers Sports Grill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flapjack\u2019s Pancake Cabin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crockett\u2019s Breakfast Camp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/downtownflavortown.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Downtown Flavortown<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ole Red Gatlinburg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smith &amp; Son Corner Kitchen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alamo Steakhouse &amp; Saloon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JT Hannah\u2019s Kitchen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chicken Guy!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Burg Steakhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crawdaddy\u2019s Restaurant &amp; Oyster Shop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanksgiving Arts &amp; Crafts Show in the Smokies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Craft with the kiddos at the cabin or opt to visit the pros in town at the Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts &amp; Crafts Show. Or\u2026why not do both? Every year, the Great Smoky Arts &amp; Crafts Community \u2014 the largest group of independent artisans in the nation \u2014 showcases their homemade creations for Thanksgiving.&nbsp;<br>Held in late <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/months\/11_gatlinburg_tn.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November<\/a> at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, it\u2019s a great \u2014 and FREE \u2014 event to stretch your legs and let your eyes feast on wondrous masterpieces (sampling of what you may find below). Many are made with traditional methods passed down through the generations, so you certainly won\u2019t be disappointed. In fact, you might even bring some art and crafted goods home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Peruse &amp; Purchase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carved mountain critters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hand-painted gourds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classic dulcimers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jewelry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pottery sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birdhouses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stained glass designs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil paintings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metalwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Woven baskets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweet treats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates &amp; Hours for 2022<\/strong><br>Nov 22-27, 2022<br>Tues-Sat | 10:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.<br>Sun | 10:00 a.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center<\/strong><br>234 Historic Nature Trail<br>Gatlinburg, TN 37738<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pigeon Forge Fireworks Display on Thanksgiving Night<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Get ready for booming Thanksgiving Fireworks at the <a href=\"https:\/\/titanicpigeonforge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Titanic Museum Attraction<\/a> in Pigeon Forge! An annual event, this festive fireworks show will top off Thanksgiving Day with a bang! And as the largest fireworks event of the year in town, it\u2019s a must-see during your Smoky Mountain Thanksgiving stay. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving night, so be sure to arrive early for a good spot to view the colorful and brilliant array in the night sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location: Titanic Museum Attraction<\/strong><br>2134 Parkway<br>Pigeon Forge, TN 37863<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Make a Thanksgiving vacation in the Smokies your new family tradition today \u2014 with a cozy cabin, mountain views, zero-prep meals, fun things to do, and festive events!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ah, inhale the fresh Smoky Mountain turkey in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Wait\u2026what? Oh no, not the wild critters gobbling about, we\u2019re talking about the succulent Thanksgiving turkey cooked at your cozy cabin in the mountains. Paired with smooth mashed potatoes covered in creamy gravy, 4-cheese macaroni, baked stuffing, homestyle cranberry sauce, and mouthwatering veggies, what could be better? Why, spectacular rolling mountain views with remnants of fall colors only a glance away from the dining table of course! There are so many reasons to enjoy Thanksgiving in the Smokies. 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