Spring is one of the very best times of the year to take a vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains! With warmer weather, beautiful scenery, and a variety of special seasonal events, springtime in the Smokies is truly magical. To help you make the most of your vacation, Great Outdoor Cabin Rentals has put together some tips for enjoying a spring getaway at our Tennessee Smoky Mountain cabins for rent.
1. Take a Scenic Hike in the National Park
Home to over 1,500 types of flowering plants, it’s no wonder that the Smokies are sometimes referred to as “Wildflower National Park”! One of the very best ways to enjoy the area’s beautiful blooms is to take a hike through the spring scenery. Here are a few of our favorite trails for taking in the majesty of the season:
- Cove Hardwood Nature Trail is an easy 0.75 mile hike with some of the best wildflower viewing in the national park.
- Little River Trail is a 4.9 mile hike featuring plenty of flowers and a lovely cascading stream.
- Middle Prong Trail is a challenging 8.3 mile hike that offers stunning waterfall views.
- The Appalachian Trail spans many miles and states, but the 2 mile section between Newfound Gap and Road Prong Trail is particularly beautiful from mid-April through May.
(See Also: Everything You Need to Know Before Hiking in the Smokies)
2. Have a Picnic
All of our Tennessee Smoky Mountain cabins for rent come with fully furnished kitchens, so you can easily prepare some tasty sandwiches and side dishes to enjoy outdoors. Many of our cabins also offer grills in case you want to have a BBQ on your deck. While eating right outside of your cabin can be fun, you may also want to explore some of the scenic picnic areas in the national park. Here are a few of our favorite places to dine alfresco:
- Metcalf Bottoms
- Cades Cove
- Greenbrier
- Deep Creek
- Chimenys Picnic Area (opens in mid-March)
- Collins Creek Picnic Area (opens in early-April)
- Big Creek Picnic Area (opens in early-April)
3. Go to a Car Show
During the spring, the Smoky Mountain area hosts a number of very popular car shows that you’ll definitely want to check out. Featuring some of the coolest classic hot rods in the nation, these shows are a blast whether you are an automobile expert or someone who doesn’t know the difference between a Pontiac and a Prius. Here is a quick look at some of the spring car shows in the region:
- Spring Corvette Expo (March): http://www.corvetteexpo.com/
- Spring Grand Rod Run (April): http://www.rodrun-pigeonforge.com/
- Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge (June): http://www.pontiacsinpigeonforge.com/
4. Take Advantage of Cabin Specials
Great Outdoor Cabin Rentals offers a number of excellent promotions and deals during the spring months. When you take advantage of these deals, you can get major discounts or even a free night’s stay at our Tennessee Smoky Mountain cabins for rent. To learn how you can save money on your vacation, check out our Smoky Mountain Cabin Specials page!
