
Planning a vacation to the Smoky Mountains? Browse and find more info on lodging, hiking, attractions, and local information. We are locals and have first hand experience with all the things the Smokies have to offer.
The Smokies Travel Guide starts you off by putting you in touch with a wide range of accommodations, no matter what type of lodging you're looking for or what city (Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge or Sevierville) you're planning to call your home away from home in the Smokies. We can provide you more information on everything from cabins and condos to hotels, motels and bed & breakfast inns. There's something for every preference, every travel need and every budget. Get all the information you'll need about the hundreds of lodging options available, all in one handy location and all just a click or two away.
And while making reservations for a place to stay in the Smokies is one of the biggest steps you'll take in planning your vacation, don't forget about all there is to see and do while you're here. That's why our Attractions page is perfect for helping you fill out the rest of your plans, whether you're up for a day at the theme park, a music theater show, a cool museum or burning some rubber on the go-cart track. There's so much going on in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg that you could plan a lifetime of vacations and never do the same thing twice! Go ahead, get started on your next adventure and make some new family memories.
The best home base depends on how you want to spend your vacation. Compare these five areas, then explore lodging options that fit your plans.
Consider Gatlinburg for downtown attractions, shops, and access to the national park. Some downtown lodging lets you explore on foot, while hillside cabins usually require driving.
Consider Pigeon Forge for Dollywood, dinner shows, and family attractions. Check your lodging's location carefully because activities are spread along the Parkway and surrounding roads.
Consider Sevierville for shopping, attractions, and lodging across town and the surrounding countryside. A Sevierville address can cover a wide area, so compare the actual property location with your itinerary.
Consider Wears Valley for a quieter cabin setting between Pigeon Forge and Townsend. Plan on driving for most outings, and check individual cabin roads and access before booking.
Consider Townsend for a slower-paced stay focused on outdoor recreation. Allow additional travel time if you plan frequent visits to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg attractions.
Compare the actual location: Check the property's address, road access, and distance from your planned activities. Town names alone don't tell you how convenient a rental will be for your trip.
Plan the details of your stay with guides to grocery shopping, family outings, golf, and attractions across the Smokies.
Find supermarkets near Pigeon Forge and Wears Valley, plus Townsend shopping and cabin delivery options.
Explore five outing ideas, from animal encounters and underground tours to scenic flights and aviation history.
Compare courses around Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Townsend before booking your next round.
Build a spring outing around wildflower walks, a riverside picnic, Douglas Lake, or outdoor attractions.
Catch up on attraction additions, lodging options, and operating changes before planning your visit.
Find something new to you, including escape rooms, an aquarium boat experience, construction equipment, and a pirate dinner show.