Curt March 21st, 2007
Springfest is a three month celebration that sees fresh flowers, live entertainment and a festive flair bring downtown to life. Take in the sights and sounds as members of the local arts and crafts community display unique handcrafted wares at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. And why not treat yourself to a taste of heaven at Ribfest and Wings as you sample secret sauces on some of the best barbecue around! And in Gatlinburg, where Spring is Done Right, you will find all of the accommodations, shopping, dining and things to do to start Spring just the right way!
Curt March 21st, 2007
At last, the warmer weather has won the battle, causing an explosion of Spring all across the Gatlinburg landscape. It’s the perfect time for a visit! There’s no better way to herald its arrival than with the numerous festivals and events that are popping up all over. You’ll definitely want to check out Springfest, Wildflower Pilgrimage, and Gatlinburg’s Bicentennial celebration, just to name a few!
Curt March 18th, 2007
Due to a cancellation, we now have the last week in March available at Misty Wood! This week is during the general Spring break period and a highly sought after time period in the Smokys.
Gatlinburg’s Spring Fest continues during this period, with a lot of special activities and shows. Don’t wait - this week will go fast!
Curt March 9th, 2007
Ripley’s Aquarium - at River Road and Parkway (441) in Gatlinburg. Sea creatures - great place for the family to spend a half day or more learning about the Sea. Just a short drive from our Gatlinburg cabin rental. Call 865-430-8808 for more information. Dollywood - Dolly Parton’s famous theme park located in Pigeon Forge 800-365-5996.
Dolly’s Splash Country - Dolly Parton’s new water park. 865-428-9900.
Rafting in the Smokies - Guided white water rafting. Cherokee for “land of the noonday sun,” the Nantahala is nestled among the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina.
A nationally known river of recreation and sport, the Nantahala River is floated by as many as 160,000 paddlers annually. Rafting in the Smokies will enable you and your friends/family to experience this beginner level whitewater adventure through the gorge of the Nantahala Forest. Experience the excitement of “Patton’s Run” (just 100 yards downstream of the put-in!) to the fun and splash of “Tumble Dry” to the rush and roar of riding the Class III “Nantahala Falls.” For an even BIGGER thrill rent one of Rafting in the Smokies’ 1-person or 2-person inflatable kayaks! 865-436-5008.
Ober Gatlinburg: - At the top of Ski Mountain Road, just 4 minutes from our Misty Wood cabin rental. Seven (7) Ski Slopes open in mid to late December. The rest of the year there are outdoor rides and indoor amusements and shops, including an indoor ice skating rink that is open all year. A great place to take the kids on a rainy day!
A Walk in the Woods:
Maximize your Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg cabin rental experience! Whether you are seeking a unique rugged adventure, to
expand your knowledge and skills or simply a peaceful encounter with nature at its finest, come discover the stunning world of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A Walk in the Woods is a full range guide service geared to making your time in the Smokies as wonderful as possible. Emphasizing the teaching of natural history, this is A Walk In The Woods’ eighth season of offering spectacular trips into the Smokies. Call 865-436-8283
Curt March 9th, 2007
A few hints just to get you started
Great Smoky Mountains National Park:
One of our larger National Parks, with over 500,000 acres. Please visit the park Visitor’s Center on the Gatlinburg side for specific information. The Park Rangers are very helpful and numerous brochures and maps are available for a minimal price.
You can even watch a video presentation in a mini-theater. Horse back riding is available in season. Trout fishing is a favorite for many. You must get a fishing license from Tennessee or North Carolina to fish in the park, available at many stores in the area. A visit to Cades Cove on the south end of the park is also a favorite, with a motor nature tour and the old farm buildings from the 1800’s. You are likely to see deer and maybe even a bear there. There are dozens of quiet walkways throughout the park with parking for 1 to 5 vehicles in addition to the many larger hiking trails, so be sure to get the list from the park. If you will be driving through the park on Hwy 441 on your way to Gatlinburg from home, it is always a good idea to check the road conditions - especially in the fall and winter - to make sure that the road is open. Call 865-436-1200 for the current conditions.
Curt March 9th, 2007
Within the walking community are family attractions and things to do in Gatlinburg at nearly every turn. Enjoy downhill snow skiing, rafting Class IV whitewater, golf, hiking options from 600 miles of trails, and fishing in hundreds of miles of streams: the entertainment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is both exhilarating and close by. Explore other great Gatlinburg attractions at one of it’s unique museums, craftsmen fair, miniature golf courses, or motion simulators, or enjoy go karts or bumper cars, Ripley’s Aquarium, haunted houses, or ride the sky lift up the mountain. Everywhere you turn, you’ll find plenty of things to do in Gatlinburg, TN!
Curt March 9th, 2007
Coming to the mountains? It just makes sense to stay in the mountains of Gatlinburg! The community of Gatlinburg is only two miles long by five miles wide, with just over 3,500 people who call the mountain burg home. You will be close to everything here when you stay at our Misy Wood cabin.
The adjacent Great Smoky Mountains National Park, now boasting over nine million visitors annually, has transformed Gatlinburg into a mountain resort destination, packed with accommodations of every sort, dozens of local-to-national restaurants, and attractions galore! Surrounded on three sides by the natural beauty of the National Park, Gatlinburg prides itself in its mountain heritage, and the arts, crafts, and retail shops of the area reflect that heritage to a large extent.