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Now You Can Have a Cabin With a Killer Game Room

“I’m bored” is the most dreaded phrase you can hear from your children while on vacation. When you stay at Acorn Cabin Rentals, however, your kids will always be entertained! Many of our Gatlinburg cabins come with incredible game rooms, such as our Timeless View cabin. This spacious three bedroom, three bathroom cabin rental is packed with so many games and entertainment that your  children will be begging to stay another night!


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5 Reasons Your Family Will Love Gatlinburg’s Festival of Trees

Have you decorated your Christmas tree yet? You will find plenty of inspiration at Gatlinburg’s Festival of Trees! Beginning on November 26th and lasting until the 30th, you can see a collection of the most beautifully decorated trees in the Smoky Mountains. Held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, this yearly event is just minutes away from our Gatlinburg cabins. Here are the top five reasons you and your family will love the festival of trees:


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Live Art Demonstrations at the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair

How would you like to take home a piece of art made right before your eyes? From October 10th through the 27th you will have the chance to see some of the best craftsmen in the United States demonstrate their trade at the 38th annual Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair.   Recognized as one of the top 20 events in the southeastern U.S. by the Southeast Tourism Society, the Craftsmen’s Fair is held minutes away from our Gatlinburg cabins.


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Enter as Strangers, Leave as Friends

Are you looking for a lunch that is out of the ordinary? Located right around the corner from our Gatlinburg cabins, The Cabin Cafe specializes in stellar sandwiches and brunch fare. This charming restaurant has built a reputation for its flexible menu and warm friendly service. The Cabin Cafe certainly makes good on its promise that guests will “enter as strangers and leave as friends”.  


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Ripleys Believe It or Not Odditorium in Gatlinburg

The Strangest Museum In The World? Believe It Or Not!

Have you ever seen an eight-legged buffalo? How about a shrunken human head? You can see these and many other oddities at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditorium. Located minutes away from our Gatlinburg cabins, this wacky museum specializes in the unusual, the strange and the weird!


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The Hollywood Star Cars Museum in Gatlinburg

Holy Car Collection, Batman! See the Batmobile in Gatlinburg.

The Batmobile is one of the most iconic cars in film and television history. This sleek, midnight black vehicle is Batman’s greatest weapon in his endless war against crime and villainy. After years on the streets of Gotham City, the original 1966 Batmobile has found a new home at the Hollywood Star Cars Museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Located right around the corner from our cabins in Gatlinburg, the Hollywood Star Cars Museum features famous cars from blockbuster movies and hit televisions shows in recreated settings with sound, lights and action.


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It’s All Fun and Games at Fannie Farkles

Are you looking for an old fashioned arcade with country fair style food? Located minutes away from our Gatlinburg cabins, Fannie Farkles offers classic food and games for the whole family. This combined restaurant and amusement center has been a staple of downtown Gatlinburg for over 30 years.


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Aunt Mahalias Candies in Gatlinburg

Take Your Sweet Tooth To Paradise at Aunt Mahalia’s in Gatlinburg

Do you have a sweet tooth? Maybe a few sweet teeth? If so, do your chompers a favor and take them to one of the oldest and most celebrated candy shops in the Smoky Mountains. Located just minutes away from our cabins in Gatlinburg, Aunt Mahalia’s Homemade Candies make any trip to the Smoky Mountains even sweeter.


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Top 3 Restaurants For The Best Biscuits and Gravy in Gatlinburg

No Gatlinburg vacation is complete without an authentic southern breakfast. One of the most unique and savory dishes featured in a classic Tennessee breakfast is biscuits and gravy.


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Kids Eat Free at These Pigeon Forge Buffet and All-You-Can-Eat Style Restaurants

Part of the excitement of going on vacation is the chance to experience new things and try new foods. The problems a lot of parents face is that most kids tend to be rather picky eaters. Luckily, there are a lot of Pigeon Forge buffet and all-you-can-eat style restaurants that rise to the challenge of allowing parents to be adventurous while keeping kids happy. Plus, to top it all off, at a lot of these Pigeon Forge buffets kids can eat for free.


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Cool Off This Summer At The Best Gatlinburg Water Attractions in the Smokies

During the summer months, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg water attractions become very popular. The following are some Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg water attractions that deserve a visit:


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