Nearby Attractions: Knoxville Zoo Boo at the Zoo
There’s nothing quite like a cozy cabin getaway in November. The air is crisp, the trees are bursting with color, and the Smoky Mountains make the perfect backdrop for a relaxing retreat. Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend or a quiet escape with friends, here’s how to make the most of your cozy cabin stay this fall.
1. Settle In and Get Cozy
Start by creating that classic cabin atmosphere. Light a fire in the fireplace, curl up with a blanket, and enjoy a good book or conversation by the glow. Make use of the cabin’s amenities, play a round of pool or board games, watch a movie on the big screen, or soak in the private hot tub while taking in the cool autumn air. With a fully equipped kitchen and outdoor grill, you can cook up a hearty dinner and enjoy your meal on the deck surrounded by the beauty of fall.
2. Explore the Great Outdoors
When you’re ready to venture outside, take advantage of the season’s stunning scenery. Drive along scenic routes like Cades Cove Loop Road or the Blue Ridge Parkway for breathtaking views of fall foliage. Go for a hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, just start early to avoid crowds. You can also visit a local pumpkin patch, explore Gatlinburg’s charming downtown, or stop by the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival for crafts and seasonal fun.
3. Plan Ahead for a Perfect Trip
November is a busy month in the Smokies, so book your cabin and activities early. For a quieter experience, try visiting midweek instead of the weekend. And don’t forget to plan your meals and stock up on groceries before you arrive so you can focus on relaxing and enjoying your autumn escape.
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With fall approaching it's almost time to celebrate with your little monster at Knoxville's largest Halloween event! The Knoxville Zoo will once again be hosting BOO! at the Zoo presented by U.S. Cellular is a 12 night event of safe and not-too-scary Halloween fun on October 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 2015 from
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
BOO! at the Zoo presented by U.S. Cellular®, has been a Knoxville Halloween tradition for 29 years. Each night of Boo! at the Zoo will have a variety of entertainment including dancing with some of your favorite costumed characters in the Chick-fil-A Monster Mash Tent located in the Clayton Family Kids Cove, carnival games in our all new Carni-GROWL area, the Zoo Boo Choo Choo and the only "haunted" carousel in East Tennesee, the Scary-Go-Round. Best of all safe trick-or-treating opportunities for the little ones. Don't miss this on your visit to East Tennessee it's fun for the kids and the kids at heart!
So book a cabin for the weekend and have lots of fall fun around the fire making s'mores and telling ghost stories at Bear Camp Cabins, then continue the Halloween fun in a short drive to Knoxville to the Knoxville Zoo!
