Jeep Rentals in the Smokies

The Smoky Mountains don’t just feel like a magical place, they really are a mystical destination. The phrase “old as the hills” rings true when you really dive into the old lore of the mountains. When you come to visit, take this otherworldly tour and investigate for yourself. Here are six of the Smokies’ best kept secrets.

1. Elkmont Trollbridge

Escape to a place that really feels like a glimpse into a mythical land. The Elkmont Trollbridge is a true hidden gem that only locals know about. Hike along the Little River Trail until you reach this spot. Covered in moss and mushrooms, the Trollbridge is perfect for capturing pictures or looking for hidden fantastical creatures.

2. House Of The Fairies

This whimsical spot is only a mile from downtown Gatlinburg yet it feels like you’ve been transported into another realm. Map to this magical place, then go out and explore. Here, you’ll find towering trees and moss covered logs and boulders. Then at the end of the trail you’ll see it...an arched doorway, that looks like it’s almost cut into the side of the hill, sits with a wooden ladder leaning against the frame. Step inside and find a cool spring, filled with water that tinkles like bells.

3. Synchronous Fireflies

The synchronized fireflies that come out every year like clockwork might be more science than magic but when you’re sitting among the trees and they begin to spark in unison, flickering in and out of sight, it feels like something otherworldly. This rare phenomenon is only seen in a few places in the world and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of them.

4. Elkmont Ghost Town

Once a thriving vacation spot for the Knoxville elite, the Elkmont Ghost Town looks like a legend brought back to life. Recently restored, explore inside the homes and hike trails where you will find the remains of homes once occupied by Appalachian locals who would serve, supply and work in the town. This piece of history is frozen in time and feels like stepping back into the past.

There are many magical places in the Smokies and these are only four of them. Don’t stop here, continue to search for more mystical creatures and sprites living in the trees and hollows. To discover more, stay overnight in the mountains in a log cabin. This cabin is even called Magical Moments, which is exactly what you’ll find when you visit the Smoky Mountains.

Time to ride around with the top down

The Smoky Mountains of Tennessee were made to be explored! Well, not literally created specifically for that purpose, but looking at the expansive range of Appalachia we call home and the many wondrous places one could find and enjoy if they take the charge to travel to them, and it's clear adventure and the mountains go together as inseparable as the two peas in a pod.

For this, we recommend utilizing a jeep rental service in Sevier County for the most rugged and best overall way to travel great distances across our fair region (short of doing so on horseback, which is rather difficult to do nowadays), and there are two services we recommend in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg - Wranglers and Razors at the Red Roof Mall and Southland Car and Jeep Rentals on Highway 321.

Southland has been in business for quite a long time in the Smokies. For over 15 years, they have been providing families and groups with needed transport whether it be rugged Jeeps, comfortable family-sized vans or a combination of the two in a Hummer!

Their Wrangler Jeeps feature:

4-wheel drive.

Five speed or automatic transmission.

Converter tops.

2-door or 4-door options.

Brand new 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited available!

Their van rentals feature:

7-passenger occupancy.

3-row length.

Multi-zone climate control.

4-speed automatic transmission.

And their Hummers feature:

3-row length.

Wide frame offers better stability from overturning.

BOSE premium sound system.

Automatic climate control.

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Wranglers and Razors

Located about as close to the center of downtown Pigeon Forge as you can get, Wranglers and Razors is also about as direct and to-the-point with a business name as you can get as they offer Jeep Wranglers and Razor 900 UTVs.

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