An awesome Gatlinburg cabin with a theater room.

4 Tips for the Ultimate Movie Night at Our Gatlinburg Cabins with Theater Rooms

If you’re a movie buff, you’ll love staying at one of our Gatlinburg cabins with theater rooms! These awesome theaters offer a genuine cinema-style experience right in your home away from home in the Smokies. While each cabin is a little different, amenities you may find in your theater room include film projectors, movie theater seating, surround sound, and Blu Ray players. To help you make the most of your next vacation, Acorn Cabin Rentals has put together four tips for planning the ultimate movie night in your cabin’s theater room.


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Clingmans Dome in the Smoky Mountains.

4 Can’t-Miss Places to Visit in the Smoky Mountains

Attracting over 11 million people each year, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. Vacationers come from all over the world to admire the area’s spectacular natural beauty. Unlike many other national parks across the country, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park does not charge an admission fee, so guests can enjoy all of the gorgeous scenery without spending a cent. To help you make the most of your next vacation, Acorn Cabin Rentals has put together a guide to the top four places to visit in the Smoky Mountains.


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The Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg.

Top 5 Places for Breakfast in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that adage is especially true in Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains! The cities of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg seem to have more pancake houses and breakfast restaurants than anywhere else in the nation. No vacation in the Smokies is complete without starting your day at one of these legendary eateries. To help you prepare for your next getaway, Acorn Cabin Rentals has put together a guide to the top five places for breakfast in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.


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How to Celebrate the 4th of July in the Smoky Mountains

As the 4th of July quickly approaches, it is time to make your plans to celebrate Independence Day in the Smokies! The great news is that there are several exciting July 4th activities and fireworks displays taking place throughout Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg! Get in your patriotic gear, grab an American flag and get ready to check out these fantastic ways you can celebrate the 4th of July in the Smoky Mountains:


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Stunning photo of Gatlinburg in the mountains.

Get Ready to Experience the Newest Gatlinburg Attraction: Anakeesta!

You can almost feel the excitement in the air as a new major family attraction called Anakeesta prepares to debut in Gatlinburg! This amazing new attraction consists of several activities for guests to enjoy, starting with a scenic chairlift or gondola ride to the top of Anakeesta Mountain. Once at the top, you can explore a magic treehouse with retail stores, ziplines and more! Learn all the incredible details about Anakeesta here:


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The Hollywood Star Cars Museum in Gatlinburg

5 Awesome Museums in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

Visiting a museum is a great family vacation activity – especially on a rainy day in the Smokies! The Smoky Mountains offer a number of excellent museums that cover a wide variety of topics. No matter what you’re interested in, there is a museum waiting for you in the Smokies. To help you make the most of your next getaway, Acorn Cabin Rentals has put together a guide to five of the best museums in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.


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A black bear cub in the Smoky Mountains.

Smoky Mountain Wildlife Viewing: Everything You Need to Know

Over 11 million people visit the Great Smoky Mountains each year, and the area’s beautiful wildlife is a big reason why! The national park is home to more than 200 types of birds, over 80 varieties of reptiles and amphibians, and 65 species of mammals. Whether you’re an aspiring photographer or just a nature lover, seeing some of the region’s signature critters in the wild is a real treat. To help you make the most of your vacation, Acorn Cabin Rentals has put together a convenient guide to Smoky Mountain wildlife viewing.


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Beautiful sunrise in the mountains near Pigeon Forge TN.

Top 5 Memorial Day Events in Pigeon Forge TN and the Smoky Mountains

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer vacation season, and we can’t think of a better place to spend it than Pigeon Forge, Tennessee! Our Smoky Mountain city really comes alive at the end of May, with gorgeous weather and a number of special events that your family is sure to love. To help you make the most of your getaway, Acorn Cabin Rentals has put together a guide to five awesome Memorial Day events in Pigeon Forge TN and the Smokies.


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The Welcome to Pigeon Forge sign.

5 Completely Free Things to Do in Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains

It’s easy to have fun in Pigeon Forge, TN without breaking the bank. In fact, the Smoky Mountain area offers a number of attractions and activities that don’t cost a cent! To help you make the most of your vacation, Acorn Cabin Rentals has put together a guide to five of the best free things to do in Pigeon Forge and the Smokies.


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Gatlin's Smoky Mountain Fun mini golf in Gatlinburg.

Mini Golf in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge: The Top 5 Courses

No vacation in Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains is complete without a game of mini golf! Whether you’re planning a date with your sweetheart or some fun with the whole family, a game of putt putt is always a good choice. To help you make the most of your next getaway, Acorn Cabin Rentals has put together a guide to the top five places to play mini golf in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.


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Happy couple walking in the woods near our honeymoon cabins in Gatlinburg TN.

5 of the Best Pigeon Forge Activities for Couples

Pigeon Forge, TN is a wonderful destination for a romantic escape with your sweetheart! Located minutes away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge is one of the most naturally beautiful locations in the United States. When you stay with Acorn Cabin Rentals, you will have the perfect home base for enjoying everything the area has to offer. To help you make the most of your getaway, we have put together a guide to five of the best Pigeon Forge activities for couples.


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Spring in the mountains near Gatlinburg.

6 Awesome Events Going on in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg in Spring

Spring is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited! In addition to warm weather and beautiful wildflowers, the spring season also brings a number of fun annual events to the Smoky Mountains. You’ll love taking a spring vacation to the Smoky Mountains! To help you make the most of your vacation, Acorn Cabin Rentals has put together a guide to six of the best events going on in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg in spring.


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