Smoky Mountain Attractions: 3 Simple Snow Day Activities

It’s officially the season of hot apple cider, warm blankets, and pumpkin patches. It’s also the season for fall festivals, and the Smoky Mountain area is full of them!

Here are three festivals you can enjoy while on your Smoky Mountain vacation.

1. Dollywood Harvest Festival

If you love Dollywood and the fall season then you won’t want to miss this event! From early September to late October this annual celebration marks the best weather and some beautiful fall foliage in the Smokies. Stay late into the evening to see beautifully carved pumpkins, lit up and on display. During the day you’ll enjoy fall themed food, and colorful leaves all throughout the park.

2. Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair

In early to mid October the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair heads into full swing. Artisans from across the country gather to peddle their wares while musicians serenade the crowds. You’ll see everything from woodworking and pottery to handcrafted jewelry and leatherworkings. If you have an appreciation for handmade goods then this event is for you.

3. Wears Valley Fall Festival

The Wears Valley Fall Festival takes place in mid October and is a favorite event for locals. Come experience the hundreds of vendors, melodic live music, and incredible Southern cuisine. If you’re interested in a true rustic, Appalachian festival with plenty to do and see for the whole family, then this one is for you.

No matter the festival you choose you’ll need a place to stay. Choose from one of our many options at Bear Camp Cabin Rentals today!

The mountain peaks are dusted with snow, and chilly weather has set into the Smokies. For families visiting this winter, sometimes the best way to appreciate the area is to stay in and relax. If that’s part of your plan, Bear Camp Cabins has simple ideas for family time on snowy days in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge cabins.

Chill Out

If there’s snow on the ground, guests can get out and enjoy it for a little while without having to travel far. Even if it’s just chilly without snow, most families love exploring the area around their cabins. Not only are there spectacular mountain views, but there are also brooks, streams and woods to see during the stay.

Thaw Out

After spending time outside, families can thaw out in the cabin with a warm meal and a hot cocoa. Since the whole family is together, prepare a hearty soup or other meal. The kids can learn new tasks in the kitchen, and this will shorten prep time for parents.

Cold weather is also the perfect excuse to indulge in foods the family doesn’t eat everyday. Having a snow day in the Smokies is a great reason to make everyone’s favorite treats and cookies, we think. After warming up and filling your bellies, you can spend time together without an agenda or schedule.

Lounge Around

Snow days are all about relaxing and getting time off from the usual schedule, so we recommend you spend time just lounging around. If the kids get bored easily, just choose one of our Pigeon Forge cabins with a game room. We offer rentals with pool tables, air hockey and arcade games, so everyone can be entertained while spending time together.

Piling up on the couch as a group is another one of the most fun things to do in Pigeon Forge cabins with a theater room. Pick a family favorite, and kick back to appreciate the giant screen inside and the magnificent views outside.

With snow covered mountains and year-round attractions, the Smoky Mountains are one of the best places to travel in winter. If you’re dreaming of a snow day in the Smokies, be sure to look at our current Pigeon Forge cabins’ specials. See you in the Smokies!