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The Preserve Resort

The Preserve Resort in Wears Valley features well appointed cabins and fantastic amenities. As the highest elevation resort in the Great Smoky Mountains, it’s home to views that must be seen to be believed, and it’s just a short drive from the popular attractions of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, as well as Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

View from the Preserve

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Outdoors in the Smoky Mountains: Life Outside the Cabin

Even with a world of entertainment and relaxation right there in your vacation cabin, if you want to get outdoors and explore, there are many easy ways. You can get close to many scenic wonders and still remain in your car, as well as sample many easy walks and other ways to enjoy Great Smoky Mountains National Park without a lot of effort – and all of it is free of charge.

So here’s our Big List of outdoor adventures in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area.

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Vacation Luxury in the Smoky Mountains: Cabin Living

The best thing about a luxury vacation cabin in the Smoky Mountains is that you can do as much as you want to do on your vacation, or as little. You can do almost nothing if you want, and just live in the cabin enjoying its amenities, and soak in the hot tub on the deck and gaze at the mountains.

If you’re going to take a vacation, you could just relax and let the comfort take you over. Stress – who needs it?

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Romance and Marriage in the Smoky Mountains

Nothing is more romantic in the Smoky Mountains than staying in your very own cabin nestled n the foothills, with mountains all around. Add in a cabin with a heart-shaped Jacuzzi, a fireplace to snuggle by, a hot tub on the deck to luxuriate in, and a million ways to get out and have fun if you want, and you have a perfect place for a romantic getaway. We make it easy also with several romance packages to choose from.

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Valentine’s Day 2020: Love in the Smoky Mountains

Valentine’s Day is coming soon, and this hasn’t escaped the notice of thousands of couples flocking to the Smoky Mountains for a weekend getaway. Here’s everything you need to know about love, marriage and romantic getaways in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area.

Many cabins are booked long in advance for this day, while some people in closer driving distance to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge can take advantage of last-minute specials on remaining cabins – see our Specials page for deals and discounts.

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December 2019 Seasonal Events in the Smokies

Here are the many seasonal shows and attractions in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area that mark the Christmas season, as well as festivals, parades, lights and shopping opportunities in abundance, with something to suit every age and taste. These are the season-long events – and for the shorter, special festivities and events happening during the Christmas period, see our Christmas 2019 guide.

Christmas Shows

Pigeon Forge hosts a lot of great theater and dinner shows, and many of them have Christmas themes running during this season.Here are the highlights.

Images courtesy of Comedy Barn, Sky Park and Shadrack

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