What to do in April 2007

In Gatlinburg TN, there are many activities that you can enjoy during the month April. While staying in your own cabin, atop the beautiful Smoky Mountains, you will be within minutes of downtown Gatlinburg – and an array of exciting events to keep you busy during your stay in the Smokies.

From March 14 until June 10, our guests will be able to enjoy Springfest, all over the city of Gatlinburg. Here, you will be able to enjoy the arts, entertainment, history, and of course food. As a part of Springfest, many different festivals and events are held all over Gatlinburg, TN, where you can experience first hand the culture of the beautiful Smoky Mountains.

During the week of April 4 until the 7, visitors will be able to experience Arts and Crafts Community Easter Arts and Crafts Show. Located in the northeastern section of Gatlinburg, the largest group of craftsmen from around the country gather to display their work in a spectacular exhibit you won’t want to miss. What’s even better, this exhibition is entirely free for the whole family!

Another exciting event taking place during the month of April in the Smoky Mountains is Gatlinburg’s annual Ribfest and Wings, which takes place across from the Hard Rock Café in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. While you are there, you can join a hot, tasty experience in their Hot Wing Eating Contest; or enjoy the free show, played by the Marshall Tucker Band. Take your kids to have their face painted or to get balloon animals after you enjoy the show! (Cost for the entire festival is only $10, and the events last from 4 p.m. til 9 p.m.)

After you enjoy the excitement of the downtown Gatlinburg festivals, make your way on over to the great Smoky Mountain National Park, where you can view the scenery of the 57th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage, going on from April 23 until April 29. Take a pleasant walk amongst the wildflowers or just relax and have a picnic in the peace and quiet of the Smoky Mountain National Park.

Gatlinburg TN has everything during the month of April, so call today to schedule your exciting vacation, beginning with a comfortable stay Cabins for You.

Star Cars in Gatlinburg Tennessee

Wouldn’t you LOVE to sit in the cars that are in the movies? Well, Hollywood Star Cars museum, located in Gatlinburg TN, can help you with that. Hollywood Star Cars Museum has over 30 of the most famous movie cars from the past 50 years. From The Flintstone’s Flintmobile to the car in The Fast and the Furious, Hollywood Star Cars Museum has got you covered. Since new cars are added every year, this attraction would be worth going to see each time you visit. Some of the favored cars would be the Batmobile, the General Lee, and Eleanor, the Mustang Shelby GT that Nicholas Cage must steal in Gone in 60 Seconds. Hollywood Star Cars Museum is located next to the Convention Center near traffic light #8 in Gatlinburg, TN. Adult tickets are $11.99, children 6-12 are $6.99 and age 6 and under are free. The tour usually takes about an hour depending on your interest in the cars. This is fun for the whole family. Don’t miss this Gatlinburg TN attraction, go visit the Hollywood Star Cars Museum today!

Gatlinburg TN - Indoor Ice Skating

While staying in Gatlinburg TN, take advantage of the year-round ice skating arena in the area. The indoor ice arena is enormous with measurements of 140’ X 75’. The ice arena is the focal point of Ober Gatlinburg’s large enclosed mall. The ice arena stocks over 400 pairs of rental skates that are available to men, women, and children. If you don’t feel like ice skating just sit on the sidelines and watch your family have the time of their lives, enjoy snacks in the snack areas, or live it up on the ice arena. So, bring the whole family and enjoy an hour or even an afternoon on the Ober Gatlinburg ice arena! During the winter time, the same arena sees a plethora of persons who want to ski, as there are slopes on the backside of the arena. Whether you choose to come during the summer or stay over in the beautiful winter time, the Ober Gatlinburg ice arena is only a short drive from anywhere. The arena has many shops to please all persons, while everyone can go ice skating and have a great time. Indoor ice skating is something you will never forget.