{"id":5774,"date":"2019-12-09T12:25:19","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T17:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=5774"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:12:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:12:22","slug":"vacation-days-smokies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/attractions\/vacation-days-smokies.htm","title":{"rendered":"How Will YOU Spend Your 2020 Vacation Days? Our Recommendation: Relaxing in a Smoky Mountain Cabin!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacation days are no joke\u2026there are only so many in a year. You work hard, and every second of your time off counts! While taking the same trip every year or opting for lazy days at home may feel comfortable, why not branch out of your comfort zone this 2020 and make new memories at a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/cabins-by-sleeps.php?location=&amp;check_in=&amp;check_out=&amp;guests=\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Rest, relax, and recharge with top-notch amenities, soul soothing views, and priceless moments with family and friends at your Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg cabin. And don\u2019t forget to head into town for seasonal events!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Winter Escape<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flee the bite of winter and escape to your cozy cabin vacation in the Smokies! Whip up homemade cocoa in the <\/span><b>fully equipped kitchen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, add extra marshmallows, and cuddle by the <\/span><b>toasty fireplace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Slip under a warm blanket, plop a big bowl of buttery popcorn on your lap, keep freshly baked treats close, and watch movies with surround sound in the <\/span><b>home theater with projector<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Before heading to dreamland in the master suite\u2019s <\/span><b>king-size bed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, draw a hot bubble bath in the <\/span><b>indoor jetted tub<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with scented candles and tranquil tunes, and enjoy spa time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perks of a Winter Cabin Vacation<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Enjoy stunning mountain views that may sleeping under a blanket of snowflakes.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Stay entertained indoors with amenities like a heated indoor pool, game tables, and a home theater.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Ski, snowboard, ice skate, or snow tube at Ober Gatlinburg and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pigeonforgesnow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pigeon Forge Snow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Winter Events<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Gatlinburg Trolley Tour of Lights | November 22 \u2013 January 25<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival | December 11 \u2013 14<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 New Year\u2019s Eve Celebration at The Island | December 31<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Ober Rocks | January 25<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Heart of the Smokies Square Up | February 28 \u2013 29<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Spring Break<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhale the sweet scent of wildflowers dotting the vibrant landscape during your spring vacation to the Smokies! Step onto the <\/span><b>expansive deck<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a glass of sweet tea in hand as a cool breeze gently passes and the <\/span><b>Little Pigeon River<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sparkles in the afternoon sun. Gather your group and host a game tournament in the <\/span><b>rec room<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, teaching your teens to <\/span><b>play pool<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, watching your littlest make the highest score on the <\/span><b>arcade unit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and chilling with a few cold ones and your best bud at the <\/span><b>wet bar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And when dinnertime arrives, enjoy dishes and dessert at the <\/span><b>outdoor dining table<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with <\/span><b>board games<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the ready!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perks of a Spring Cabin Vacation<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Soak in the vivid spring views \u2014 mountain, wooded, city, or <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/gatlinburg_article\/gatlinburg_cabin_that_have_river.htm\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">river<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Take a colorful hike to a serene waterfall in the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Play at outdoor attractions in town, like Anakeesta, Dollywood, and the Track Family Fun Park.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Spring Events<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Dollywood\u2019s Festival of Nations | March 14 \u2013 April 20<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Great Smoky Easter Arts &amp; Crafts Show | April 8 \u2013 11<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage | April 21 \u2013 25<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Smoky Mountain Wine Weekend | May 1 \u2013 2<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 MayFest at Ober Gatlinburg | May 15 \u2013 25\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Summer Trip<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Splash, play, and keep cool this summer at your Smoky Mountain cabin with a <\/span><b>private or communal outdoor pool<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Show the kiddos how to Marco Polo like a pro, bring floaties to chill, and take a dip whenever you please (at your private pool). Sip lemonade on the <\/span><b>porch swing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><b>lush mountain views <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">only a glance away on the <\/span><b>screened-in porch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Remain entertained with the <\/span><b>big screen TV with DVD or Blu-ray player<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the ceiling fan in the living room. And grab ice pops from the <\/span><b>kitchenette<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the rec room, where <\/span><b>game tables<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>arcade units<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bring more fun to your summer stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perks of a Summer Cabin Vacation<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Swim in your private indoor or outdoor pool or the resort\u2019s community pool.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 View rich and gorgeous greenery across the Smoky Mountain landscape.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Venture to water fun in town, like Dollywood Splash Country and the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoorgravitypark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor Gravity Park<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Summer Events<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 20<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Annual Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge | June 4 \u2013 7<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales | June 21 \u2013 July 31<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Dollywood Summer Celebration | June 22 \u2013 August 4<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 29<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Annual Patriot Festival + Independence Day Parade + River Raft Regatta | July 4<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival | August 15 (tentative)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fall Retreat<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe the crisp mountain air and view the <\/span><b>colorful leaves <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">across the Smoky Mountains on your fall cabin vacation! Roast marshmallows \u2014 paired best with graham crackers and dark chocolate \u2014 around the <\/span><b>firepit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Play games in the <\/span><b>fully loaded rec room<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and watch movies in the <\/span><b>theater room<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Hop in the <\/span><b>muscle-soothing sauna<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the bubbly <\/span><b>outdoor hot tub <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to unwind after a day of play. And after tucking the little ones into the <\/span><b>bunk beds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, pour a glass of wine to enjoy with your loved one by the <\/span><b>crackling fireplace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perks of a Fall Cabin Vacation<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Swap ghost stories and munch on s\u2019mores around the outdoor firepit and keep cozy by the fireplaces with colorful views all around.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Enjoy the great indoors \u2014 with games, movies, and maybe a heated indoor pool!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Sip coffee or cocoa by a fire with panoramic autumn views at the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatlinburgskylift.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gatlinburg SkyLift Park<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Fall Events<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Oktoberfest at Ober | September \u2013 November<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Dollywood Harvest Festival | September \u2013 November<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Ripley\u2019s Fright Nights | October<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Gatlinburg Trick or Treat Kickoff Karnival | October<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2022 Titanic\u2019s Thanksgiving Fireworks Celebration | November<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>No matter the season, we have the perfect Smoky Mountain cabin for YOU \u2014 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/vacation-options-for-you.html\"><b>plan your 2020 vacation<\/b><\/a><b> with us today! 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