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There are a tremendous amount
of activities to enjoy while in the Smokies. Our concierges
are here to help you arrange a complete itinerary of
activities including on property dinner reservations and
spa
appointments. We will also gladly handle the arranging of all
your activities; everything from skiing to fly fishing and show
tickets
or gift baskets and flowers. We encourage you to speak
with one of our concierges at 865-908-7935. If you would
prefer to investigate some of our local activities on your
own, we have provided the following links.
 The
Great Smoky Mountain National Park:
Most come to the Smoky mountains to enjoy warm, sunny days and cool
crisp nights. Where you can hike on over 100 trails. Aquarium:
Ripley's Aquarium of the smokies. Antiques:
There are many antique shops located within 30 minutes of
the Lodge. We have antique maps available.
Arts
and Crafts: The Great Smoky
Arts & Crafts Community: Established in 1937, the Arts & Crafts Community is comprised of the
largest group of independent artisans in the country. With shops,
studios, and galleries located along an 8-mile loop. This is a part of Gatlinburg’s history and
has been designated as a historic pathway on the Tennessee Heritage Arts
& Crafts Trail.
Arrowmont
School of Arts and Crafts: Offers workshops,
conferences, and professional instruction in a variety of
art-craft media.
Base ball:
Smokies Stadium- Sevierville. Minor League Baseball about 20
minutes from the Lodge
Biking:
Take a guided tour or rent a bike and create your own
mountain biking adventure. Trails include gentle dirt roads to
gnarly single-track.
Caverns:
Forbidden Caverns is a
one hour guided tour featuring sparkling formations, natural
chimneys, and waterfalls. Another close Cavern is
Tuckaleechee Caverns in Townsend. www.tuckaleecheecaverns.com
Dollywood: where
entertainment and crafts come together - www.dollywood.com
Fishing…Fly
or spin fish on the world famous Little Pigeon River. Let us
"hook" you up with a superb guide for a full or half
day of fishing, April to October
Flatcreek
Village : Antiques, collectibles, local crafts and
insulated portable storage buildings. Leisurely stroll our
over 30 unique shops and step back to your good memories.
Golfing There
are 3 year round acclaimed area golf courses. Gatlinburg Municipal Golf
Course: (865) 453-3912, Eagles Landing Golf Club or Bent Creek Golf Course:
(865) 436-3947
Great Smoky
Mountains Railroad
With the romance and
mystique of an era gone by, guests on board the Great Smoky
Mountains Railroad will enjoy scenic train journeys across
fertile valleys, through tunnels and across river gorges in a
spectacular region called the Great Smoky Mountains.
Helicopter Tours:
For the nature lover, you will be soaring over the foothills,
through Walden's Creek and beautiful undeveloped mountain ranges
and unspoiled back country. As you fly over blankets of
mountains you will be amazed at the view. Your pictures will be
worth a thousand words.
Hiking. More
than 850 miles of hiking trails traverse the Great Smoky
Mountains. They range from easy to difficult and provide half
hour walks to week-long backpacking trips. The Appalachian Trail
runs for 70 miles along the Park's top ridge.
Horse Back Trail
Riding: is available at commercial stables located
in the park from mid-March through late November or year round
outside the park. Hot
Air Balloon Rides…Soar
quietly at dawn for an hour long ride with commanding views and
enjoy a champagne breakfast. Year-round.
MUSEUMS:
Sevier County
Heritage, exhibits and information about Sevier County’s
history. 167 Bruce Street, Sevierville 865-453-4058
Ripley’s
Believe It or Not, features hundreds of exhibits of the bizarre
and unusual. 800 Parkway, Gatlinburg 865-436-5096 - www.ripleys.com/gat.htm
National Freedom
Museum
Museum of
Appalachia. A complete replica of a pioneer village, featuring
artifacts left by early settlers to the area. Exit 122, off
1-75, Norris. 865-494-7680
Women’s
Basketball Hall of Fame. Interactive exhibits and memorial
displays of the history of women’s basketball. 700 Hall of
Fame Drive, Knoxville. 865-633-9000 - www.wbhof.com
SHOPPING: Many
Come To The Smokies Area To Take Advantage Of The Shopping
Bargains. Shopping Malls, Discount Shops, And Factory Outlet
Stores Are Numerous In Gatlinburg,
Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Outlet Shopping:
Five Oaks, Tanger, Beltz, Red Roof, Several Christmas
Shops
Skiing
Ober
Gatlinburg: offers 8 ski trails
serviced by two quad and one double chairlift which keeps you
out of lift lines and on the slopes. When temperatures drop, our
snowmaking equipment blankets 100% of our slopes. Slopes are
maintained with the latest in snow-grooming equipment to provide
a smoother, more consistent surface creating enjoyable skiing
conditions.
Smoky Mountain Field School:
offers nature workshops and hiking adventures. The in-depth programs
offered, immerse program participants in the Park environment
providing a more personalized opportunity to understand and
appreciate Park resources.
THEATERS: The
variety of entertainment offered to families that visit the
Smoky Mountains is certainly unsurpassed. This area has
become the fastest growing entertainment showplaces in the
southeast.
Tubing:
Grab a tube and have a
of fun-filled trip floating down the lower end of the Big Pigeon
River with Rafting in the Smokies and Tubing In The Smokies!
It's a cool way to spend a hot afternoon in East Tennessee’s
Smoky Mountain Area.
White Water
Rafting:
The Big Pigeon River boasts
twelve class III and three class IV whitewater thrilling rapids!
Accompanied by one of Rafting in the Smokies professional river
guides, you'll literally rock and roll down five miles of lively
whitewater, rafting through continuous class III & IV rapids
such as "Too Late, Vegamatic, Razor Blade, After Shave, and
Lost Guide."
Wineries: Smoky Mountain wines are
robust and award-winning.
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