Let’s face it, 2021 was tough for many folks. Getting away to the beautiful, calming Smokies will refresh you. Gatlinburg is minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hike more than 800 miles of trails, from easy strolls to challenging climbs. In summer, splash in swimming holes used for generations. In winter, take frosty walks on the Quiet Walkways and spot winter wildlife.

In 2022, expect more to do in Gatlinburg! The town’s famed SkyLift Park just opened its new SkyTrail, a mountain-hugging walkway offering breathtaking views of the mountains and downtown. Down the road in Sevierville, 2022 brings the grand opening of SkyLand Ranch, featuring a mountain coaster, suspended walkways, and delightful animals to visit and pet.

Explore the new, self-guided Gatlinburg Wine Trail and visit five local wineries. Taste real moonshine and see how it’s made at Gatlinburg distilleries like Ole Smoky and Sugarlands Distilling Co. Sample hand-crafted, seasonal beers at Smoky Mountain Brewery and Gatlinburg Brewing Co.

If it’s been a while since you took in a show in person, join the audience in Gatlinburg. Listen to up-and-coming country artists at Blake Shelton’s Ole Red concert hall and eatery. Gasp at illusions and mind-reading feats at Impossibilities Magic Show, in the Iris Theater at the Gatlinburg Space Needle. After the show, why not take the glass elevator to the top of the Needle and see the town by night from 400 feet in the air?

Cabin life means you don’t have to share a bedroom with the kids, the in-laws, or your friends. You won’t hear hotel guests slamming doors at odd hours. You don’t have to worry about finding a parking space if you come back late. You’ll stress less and go home more relaxed.

With a private cabin, you choose the bedrooms you need and the amenities you want, from a bubbling hot tub to a game room to an in-cabin pool or movie theater.

Whether you head here in winter for a New Year’s break or plan ahead for an unforgettable summer vacation, book your cabin rental now.