The Smoky Mountains is an ideal destination for families. There are towns in Tennessee and North Carolina that are family friendly, from accommodations to dining and activities. You can learn about local history together or go on exhilarating rides while enjoying the local hospitality.
Best known as home to Dollywood, there's entertainment for the whole family everywhere you look. Just Dollywood alone is worth the visit, with Jukebox Junction, Dolly Street, and Adventures in Imagination. You can also enjoy live entertainment at the Smoky Mountain Opry and get a unique thrill on the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster.
In Gatlinburg you can take a sky lift to the heights of the Smokies. Or zip line down from one of nine spots. The scenic drive to Roaring Fork offers insights into the Smoky Mountains' heritage before you hike to Grotto Falls where you can explore behind the falling waters.
Discover the cavernous history of Tennessee in Sevierville. At Forbidden Caverns, marvel at the vast cave structures and learn who used them for housing and for hiding. Sevierville is also home to some interesting museums, including the Alcatraz East Crime Museum and BUSH's Visitor Center. That's Bush as in Bush's Best Beans.
On the North Carolina side, there's Ashville, featuring plenty of outdoor fun. There's Blue Ridge Parkway, which is ideal for picnics overlooking the Smokies. There's also Looking Glass Falls, which is easily accessible from the road, and Sliding Rock which features a natural water-slide 60 feet into a swimming hole.
The average cost for a rental in the Smoky Mountains is usually between $290 and $475 per night.
The size of a Cabin is 194 m² and can fit 9 people on average which is great for large groups.
There are more than 14,085 family-sized homes in the Smoky Mountains with prices starting at $91 per night.
The price of a large house rental in the Smoky Mountains can range from $290 and can go up to $475 per night during the busy season in December.
We would advice browsing our selection of Cabin and House rental for Family Vacation in the Smoky Mountains.
