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4 Tips for Having the Best Family Vacation at Our Cabins in Gatlinburg TN

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February 15, 2018

A family vacation to the Smoky Mountains is the perfect way to spend quality time with each other and make memories that last forever. When you spend your family vacation at Alpine Chalet Rentals, you’ll have everything you need for a wonderful trip together. Check out these 4 tips for having the best family vacation at our cabins in Gatlinburg TN:

1. Stay in Our Family-Friendly Cabins

All of our cabins are family friendly, but there are some that are especially great for family getaways. Our 2-bedroom cabins are the perfect size for families. We have cabins with gorgeous mountain views and all the amenities to make you feel right at home in Gatlinburg. We recommend staying in a cabin with a pool table and year-round access to our recreation center with an indoor swimming pool, a covered picnic pavilion and a basketball goal for some extra entertainment. Enjoy amenities like flat-screen TVs to keep up with your favorite shows, free internet access to stay connected with friends back home and fully-equipped kitchens to cook family meals together! Some of our cabins are even pet-friendly, so you can bring your four-legged family member with you on vacation! We have cabins that accommodate as few as one and as many as 84 guests, so whether you’re taking a small vacation with your immediate family, or a large family reunion, you’ll be able to find the perfect cabin. For more help finding the best cabin for your vacation, read our blog, “Top 5 Family Friendly Cabins in Gatlinburg TN.”

2. Visit Family-Friendly Attractions

Parents teaching their kids how to play mini golf.

The best part about taking a family vacation to Gatlinburg is all the family-friendly attractions! When you stay in our cabins in Gatlinburg TN, you’ll be close to all the excitement that Gatlinburg has to offer. You can go to Ober Gatlinburg and ride the Ski Mountain Coaster, visit Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies and see sharks, jellyfish and other sea creatures, or play mini golf at Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini-Golf. And the best part is, when you stay with Alpine Chalet Rentals, you’ll get free attraction tickets to the hottest attractions around! Enjoy free admission for one adult per paid night stay to a variety of attractions, like Comedy Barn Theater, WonderWorks, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies and more!

3. Explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

One thing you have to do when you take a family vacation to Gatlinburg is explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! There are so many things in the park for families to do together. There are family-friendly hiking trails where you can see waterfalls, cross bridges and see breathtaking sights! There is also fishing, picnic areas and more. You’ll be able to enjoy the great outdoors together and take in the beauty of the Smoky Mountains!

4. Dine at Family Restaurants

Blueberries on pancakes with syrup

Kids can be picky eaters, so finding a restaurant they’ll enjoy can be difficult. But not when you dine in Gatlinburg! Gatlinburg has so many delicious restaurants with great kid menus. One family-friendly restaurant is Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Both the parents and the kids will love it. There is a regular menu with amazing options like Shrimp Shack Mac & Cheese, Steamed Crab Legs and Forrest’s Seafood Feast. The kids get their own menu with favorites like fish sticks, chicken strips, popcorn shrimp and mac & cheese! Another popular family restaurant is Log Pancake House. Everyone loves pancakes! Enjoy classics like chocolate chip and blueberry pancakes, biscuits and eggs, or mix it up and order peach or apple crepes. If you visit between mid-March and January, try the lunch buffet! There’s even a children’s buffet, so it’s perfect for the whole family!

You’ll have the most memorable family vacation when you spend it in Gatlinburg! Browse all of our cabins in Gatlinburg TN and start planning your trip.