You've tied the knot and now it is time to make the perfect getaway with your sweetheart! What better place to start your life together than on a honeymoon in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and the Smoky Mountains? Start planning your honeymoon today with these ideas on where to stay, what to do, and where to eat.
Where to Stay
When planning your lodging for your Pigeon Forge honeymoon, we have one piece of advice: think cozy. There's nothing better than being able to return to a quiet, warm atmosphere after a long day of exploring and adventuring with your sweetheart.
Book a Tennessee Smokies "Honeymoon Cabin"
A honeymoon cabin is a 1-bedroom cabin. Bonus points if it has a fireplace, an arcade game, and a private hot tub on a screened-in porch. Cozy up to your love and make magical memories.
Smokies Cabins with Fireplaces
There has been a trend in the Smokies toward electric fireplaces due to their ease of use. Our larger cabin has one. However, for a Honeymoon Cabin, you was a gas or wood-burning fireplace to provide the warmth and atmosphere you desire.
Cabins with Hot Tubs
You will also see a lot of variables with hot tubs in the area. Ours are completely private and located on screened-in porches to keep uninvited guests away. Our hot tubs are drained, cleaned, then refilled with filtered water between each guest so you can relax and enjoy your sweetie.
What To Do
You can't go wrong with a honeymoon in Pigeon Forge. There are endless activities to try out. Whether you're looking to work together as a couple or go head to head in a challenge, you'll find plenty to do in the Smoky Mountains.
Exploring the Great Outdoors
There's nothing quite like the experience of exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and doing it with the one you love makes the experience unforgettable. On your honeymoon in Gatlinburg, carve out some time to get out in nature and enjoy the great outdoors. Some of the most popular ways to see the national park include hiking, biking and taking scenic drives.
Take in One of the Many Smokies Area Shows
Laugh until you cry, work through the details of a crime or watch in awe as performers sing and dance to your favorite songs. Pigeon Forge shows offer a wide variety of entertainment perfect for your honeymoon. Choose a show that intrigues both you and your new spouse then sit back and enjoy the performance. There are even several dinner shows where you can enjoy both the show and an incredible southern meal.
Experience and Adrenaline Rush Like No Other
Fly into life as newlyweds on a Pigeon Forge zip line adventure! Zip lining is an adrenaline rush that is safe and offers incredible views of the mountains. You'll be strapped into a harness and then taken on a birds eye tour of the trees as you glide from one platform to another. Trying out a new activity on your honeymoon will make for lasting memories and a fun-filled trip. There are many zip line experiences in the area to choose from. Another favorite adrenaline rush activity are the many alpine coasters found throughout the area.
A Little Friendly Competiton
A little healthy competition never hurt anybody and it can make for some fun rivalry between you and your loved one! Head to a Pigeon Forge go kart track and get ready to race. Go karting brings out the competitive side to everyone who tries it. Zip around the track side by side in a test to see who really is the better driver!A little healthy competition never hurt anybody and it can make for some fun rivalry between you and your loved one! Head to a Pigeon Forge go kart track and get ready to race. Go karting brings out the competitive side to everyone who tries it. Zip around the track side by side in a test to see who really is the better driver! A few other competitive activities include bowling at Downtown Flavortown, mini golf, axe throwing, and the many arcades.
The Island Pigeon Forge is a Fun Night Out
The Island is a hub for shopping, dining, games, rides and more in Pigeon Forge. It's a perfect place for newlyweds to explore during the day but it is even more incredible at night. Head out after dark to watch the fountain water show with an incredible array of lights and music from the comfort of a rocking chair. Then, take a ride on the largest observation wheel in Tennessee and see the area from a new angle. There are many photo ops set up to make sure you record your Honeymoon adventures.
Where To Eat
You just got married, now it's time to splurge and treat yourself! Meals are a great time to sit down and reflect with your brand new husband or wife and reflect on your wedding day. These restaurants are must-visits for your trip. If you are staying at a Great Escape Shop cabin, you will receive a thorough list of restaurant and activity recommendations in a constantly updated digital guidebook. Here's the "Top 3 Most Romantic Restaurants":
Ristorante DellaSantina, Sevierville
Tuscan Italian-Unpretentious riverside venue serving Italian fare including meat dishes, pasta, seafood & desserts. Always made fresh and in house, often of organic ingredients.
Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar, Gatlinburg
Fresh, flown in daily seafood-It's a short drive to Gatlinburg for this area favorite.
The Appalachian, Sevierville
Contemporary Southern Appalachian Culinary Dining-Located in the Historic District of Sevierville, a beautiful area full of photo ops. Chef David Rule brings his immense culinary experience to the Smokies and literally adds smoky flavors to fresh ingredients. Dolly Parton ate here on a recent visit.
No matter what you choose to do, take time during your honeymoon in the Smoky Mountains to step back and appreciate the new life you are beginning together. Make lasting memories that you'll look back on and smile about on every anniversary to come. While you are at it, plan on returning for those milestone anniversaries. We would love to have you back!