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Spring Break is a great chance for families to escape and make time for fun. Your Mountain Laurel Chalets team has created a great Five-Day Gatlinburg Spring Break Guide, perfect for the whole family.
With our partnership with Xplorie, guests get one free ticket per reservation and per attraction for each day of their stay. This applies to the ticketed attractions listed in our five-day guide below. Please note that tickets do not accumulate; only one ticket per attraction is available each day.
Check out Crockett's Breakfast Camp where you'll enjoy incredible breakfast offerings in a fun and friendly environment. They offer plenty of savory and sweet selections, and every bit of it is delicious. PRO TIP: try their Griddle Cakes (their take on pancakes)--you'll thank us later!
Welcome to the longest running attraction in Gatlinburg! "CBS News reports that Gatlinburg SkyBridge is one of the Top 10 Most Scenic Spots in U.S. Ride the yellow chairlift up to the best views in Gatlinburg." (GatlinburgSkyPark.com)
Is it really a trip to Gatlinburg if you don't indulge in some of the best street food in the South? Pop into Fannie Farkles and grab everyone a legendary Ogle Dog or sausage sub. Once you finish, walk over to The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar to enjoy a gourmet milkshake and work off that "Fannie" (pun intended).
"WonderWorks Indoor Amusement Park is one of the best Pigeon Forge attractions. With over 42,000 square feet of “edu-tainment,” WonderWorks is an amusement park for the mind. The attraction combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands-on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination." (WonderWorksOnline.com)
Less than a mile from WonderWorks sits one of Pigeon Forge's best family dining experiences. Local Goat offers delicious food and drinks in a relaxed environment, and everything is made from scratch.
Enjoy delicious breakfast food at Brick and Spoon as you fuel up for a long day on your feet. If you're a fan of eggs, you must try the Bayou Benedict.
"Voted the #1 Theme Park in the United States by Trip Advisor, Dollywood offers more than 50 world-class rides, high-energy entertainment, award-winning dining, and the friendliest park atmosphere in the world!" (Dollywood.com) PRO TIP: plan to eat lunch and dinner inside the park. The food is delicious!
A trip to Gatlinburg isn't complete without a stop at Pancake Pantry. "We offer twenty-four different varieties of pancakes, waffles, farm fresh eggs, sizzling ham, bacon or country sausage, and golden butter-fried hash brown potatoes…the list goes on and on." (PancakePantry.com)
Big Creek Expeditions offers a variety of trip options. You can choose from exciting rapids or calmer river experiences. They are ready to take you down the river in the Great Smoky Mountains. PRO TIP: pack sandwiches/snacks in a cooler so you have easy access to food before or after your rafting trip.
You'll be more than ready for an early dinner after a day of whitewater rafting! Grab a local brew and delicious meal at Blue Moose Burgers and Wings. Their award-winning mesquite barbeque jumbo wings are fantastic. If you're feeling extra hungry, you might want to try the mac and cheese Burger.
Welcome to the most successful and well-attended clean comedy theater in the world. "The Comedy Barn Theater in Pigeon Forge offers clean comedy for an enjoyable evening of family fun. We have comedians, jugglers, ventriloquists, barnyard animals, live music, and more!" (ComedyBarn.com)
Sleep in a bit (you've earned it!), then enjoy brunch in Pigeon Forge at family-owned-and-operated Sawyer's Farmhouse Restaurant. PRO TIP: Bring card games and coloring books for kids. They can enjoy these while you wait for a table. You often wait to be seated, but we promise it's worth your patience!
Enjoy the Lumberjack Feud adventure park by sitting back and watching how the professionals get it done. This 90-minute show features world-champion lumberjacks competing on the log roll, double buck, boom run, axe throw, spring board chop, and speed climb. The fast-paced action is sure to keep everyone's attention!
Go back home and enjoy a relaxing night. Make it special with a sunset picnic on the porch of your Mountain Laurel Chalets property. Follow up dinner with a family movie night, and we'd call that just about the perfect day!
Southern Living Magazine recently named the Donut Friar the best donut shop in Tennessee. It is a local favorite in Gatlinburg. This cash-only business doesn't even have a website. Come early, because once you miss your favorites for the day, you won't find them again!
A trip to the Smokies isn't complete without a day spent in the national park. Visit Clingmans Dome. Hike the Alum Cave Trail. Drive to Cades Cove for a picnic lunch. PRO TIP: remember to buy a parking pass if you plan to stop at any point for longer than 15 minutes.
Grab the fam and visit the largest Mellow Mushroom in the United States. Their pretzel bites with beer-cheese dip are great for starters, and you can't go wrong with one of their signature pizzas for your main course.
Finish out your spring break trip with some family competition and visit Crave, the #1 mini-golf course in the country. It features an indoor course, an outdoor rooftop course, escape rooms, mini bowling, and a soft-serve ice cream and candy shop.
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We want to be your top choice for renting a vacation home in the Smoky Mountains!
We hope you'll choose to stay at a Mountain Laurel Chalets property if you make the smokies your spring break destination! Our Gatlinburg cabins and Pigeon Forge cabins are conveniently located near all of the activities listed above. Customers recognize us for our outstanding customer service and the cleanliness of our homes.
Book now for spring break. Remember, you can get a free ticket for each attraction listed above. This is valid for every day of your stay at a Mountain Laurel Chalets property. That's a deal worth taking!
