The Pefect Gatlinburg Cabin

There are many different things to take into consideration when you are looking to book a cabin for your Gatlinburg vacation. There are approximately one hundred cabin rental companies between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg TN with fair estimates of cabins reaching close to 20,000. So how do you know which property will best accommodate you? This article will give you ideas on how to find the perfect Gatlinburg cabin for you.

When looking for a cabin, you will need to find a cabin that will best accommodate the number of guests that will be traveling with you. Some Gatlinburg cabins are set up to sleep more people than the number of bedrooms would allow. In example, there are a many cabin rentals that are two bedrooms but can sleep 10 - 12 people. Each bedroom in the cabin may have more than one bed or bunks which allows the cabin to sleep more. In addition to the extra beds in the bedrooms some cabins also have sleeper sofas in the living rooms and game rooms.

Location, Location, Location! Even in Gatlinburg TN there are several different cabin communities. One possible community is Chalet Village near traffic light 10. This is an old community but has terrific mountain views. Another very popular spot is the Little Pigeon River located in downtown Gatlinburg. Gatlinburg cabins located here are very close to town and walking to Gatlinburg is very possible from these cabins. Although there are more, I would recommend one of these two areas. Would you prefer to have a breathtaking mountain view or would you prefer to be closer to town?

Now that you have figured out what size cabin you will need and what location, you can start going a little further into your search for the perfect Gatlinburg cabin. Each individual cabin offers many different amenities. Some Gatlinburg cabins have various game tables or hot tubs that are either indoor or outdoor. Some cabins even have private in-ground pools or have pool accessibility.

With so many different Gatlinburg cabins available the possibilities are endless. After choosing the perfect cabin with the wanted amenities and desired location, you should be set to book. Once you have booked your cabin you can begin planning your Gatlinburg vacation. There are tons of attractions and activities for you to enjoy!! So begin planning your vacation to the Smoky Mountains today!

Southern Exposure Competition

Are you coming to Gatlinburg TN or the Smoky Mountains look for a little adventure and friendly competition? While you are visiting the area you may want to take the time to visit Ober Gatlinburg and enjoy the annual Southern Exposure Competition.

The Southern Exposure Competition will be held on February 6th, 2009. Many tourist and locals gather to compete in skiing and snowboarding competitions. If your not much of an adrenaline junkie you could just simply watch from the sidelines because the cost is free. Not only does Ober Gatlinburg host the skiing and snowboarding competitions, they also host a high flying ski and snowboard jumping contest. After the high flying contest, the awards ceremony begins.

Each ranking individual will receive a medal according to their placement in the competition. After the awards ceremony there will be a cardboard sled race. Anyone is welcome to join the fun!! But you might want to sign up in a hurry, because only 45 sleds are able to enter the race!! Sleds of all types and shapes are welcome to compete in the friendly race. While enjoying the competition you may want to check out some of the other activities that Ober Gatlinburg and Gatlinburg TN has to offer.

Tennessee Winter Special Olympics

Gatlinburg, Tennessee is always booming with different activities to enjoy throughout the entire year and January is a special time with many more activities to enjoy. Start making special plans to visit Gatlinburg on January 25-28, 2009.

The 2009 Winter Special Olympics will be held on top of the snowcapped mountains at Ober Gatlinburg. The opening ceremonies for the Winter Special Olympics in Gatlinburg Tennessee will be held on Sunday, January 25. The fun begins there and does not stop until January 28. All event competitions will be fun and exciting and everyone will enjoy a great time together at Ober Gatlinburg. For any additional questions that you may have about the 2009 Winter Special Olympics at Ober Gatlinburg in Gatlinburg, Tennessee please contact Meg Takahashi at 1-800-383-8502 or by going to their website at www.specialolympicstn.org.

The Special Olympics movement got its start on July 20, 1968 at Solider Field in Chicago, Illinois. Ever since the start of the Special Olympics Tennessee has been registered as a non-profit organization that has been proudly serving Tennessee.