Trip Toolkit

Plan Your Smoky Mountain Getaway

Everything you need in one place - build your daily itinerary, plan group meals, split costs fairly, and find the best local spots. Share the whole plan with everyone coming along.

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Before You Arrive
Grocery delivery, packing lists, and check-in details for a smooth arrival
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Trip Builder
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Free Tickets
Every stay includes complimentary admission to 18+ Smoky Mountain attractions
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Cost Splitter
Split costs fairly by family, nights stayed, and guest count
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Day-by-Day Planner

Trip Builder

Drag activities from the bar into your day columns. Click any activity to see specific places and recommendations.

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landscape Hiking
Alum Cave Trail to Mt. LeConte
Iconic 5-mile hike with stunning rock formations and panoramic views
Moderate-Hard
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Laurel Falls Trail
Paved 2.6-mile trail to an 80-foot waterfall, great for families
Easy
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Clingmans Dome Trail
Short but steep 0.5-mile paved path to the highest point in the Smokies
Easy-Moderate
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Grotto Falls Trail
Walk behind a waterfall on this 2.6-mile forest hike
Moderate
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Abrams Falls Trail
5-mile roundtrip in Cades Cove to a powerful 20-foot waterfall
Moderate
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View full hiking guide →
water Fishing
Little River
Premier trout stream with easy access from Townsend
All levels
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Little Pigeon River
Runs through Gatlinburg, fish right from town
Beginner-friendly
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Douglas Lake
Largest lake in the area, great for bass, crappie, and catfish
All levels
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Abrams Creek
Remote stream in Cades Cove with wild rainbow and brown trout
Intermediate
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View full fishing guide →
bolt Zip-lining
CLIMB Works Zipline
Professional canopy tour with sky bridges and 9 ziplines through forest
Ages 7+
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Legacy Mountain Ziplines
Canopy tour with 9 ziplines over stunning Smoky Mountain vistas
Ages 10+
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Anakeesta Dueling Zipline
Side-by-side racing ziplines at the top of Anakeesta mountain park
All ages
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Wahoo Ziplines
Family-friendly option in Sevierville with multiple line lengths
Ages 5+
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View full zip-lining guide →
pets Horseback Riding
Cades Cove Riding Stables
Guided trail rides through historic Cades Cove valley
Beginner-friendly
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Sugarlands Riding Stables
Inside the national park near Gatlinburg, scenic woodland trails
Beginner-friendly
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Five Oaks Riding Stables
Close to Pigeon Forge with mountain and meadow trails
All levels
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Big Rock Dude Ranch
Scenic trail rides with mountain views near Pigeon Forge
All levels
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View full horseback riding guide →
local_florist Farmers Market
Gatlinburg Farmers Market
Local produce, crafts, and homemade goods every Saturday morning
May-Oct
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Sevierville Farmers Market
Year-round market with local honey, jams, baked goods, and produce
Year-round
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Arts & Crafts Community Loop
8-mile loop with 100+ artisan shops, studios, and galleries
Open daily
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terrain Dollywood
Dollywood Theme Park
World-class rides, live shows, Southern food, and Dolly Parton charm
Full-day
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View full Dollywood guide →
pool Water Parks
Dollywood's Splash Country
Waterpark with slides, wave pools, and a lazy river
Summer only
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Soaky Mountain Waterpark
Pigeon Forge's massive outdoor waterpark with 20+ slides and a lazy river
Summer only
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Wilderness at the Smokies
Indoor and outdoor waterpark resort in Sevierville, open year-round
Year-round
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water Ripley's Aquarium
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Walk-through shark tunnel, penguins, touch tanks, and 10,000+ sea creatures
All ages
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Ripley's Believe It or Not
Odditorium with interactive exhibits right on the Gatlinburg strip
All ages
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Ripley's Haunted Adventure
Themed haunted walkthrough, spooky fun for teens and adults
Ages 10+
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location_city The Island
The Island in Pigeon Forge
Entertainment complex with the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, shops, dining, and shows
Free entry
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The Island Show Fountain
Free choreographed water and light show every 30 minutes
Free
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Tennessee Shine Co.
Craft moonshine tasting right on The Island
21+
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View full guide →
height Anakeesta
Anakeesta
Mountaintop village with treehouse walkway, garden, ziplines, and dining above Gatlinburg
All ages
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AnaVista Tower
Observation tower with 360 degree views of the Smokies
Included
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Treetop Skywalk
880-foot elevated walkway through the forest canopy
Included
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View full Anakeesta guide →
sports_golf Mini Golf
Crave Golf Club
Candy-themed indoor/outdoor mini golf and escape rooms in Pigeon Forge
All ages
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Hillbilly Golf
Classic mountainside mini golf reached by incline railway in Gatlinburg
All ages
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Fantasy Golf
Two themed 18-hole courses in Pigeon Forge
All ages
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View full guide →
two_wheeler Go-karts
The Track
Multi-level go-kart tracks plus bumper boats, rides, and arcade in Pigeon Forge
All ages
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NASCAR SpeedPark
Themed go-kart tracks, mini golf, and rides in Sevierville
All ages
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Xtreme Racing Center
Indoor electric go-karts with competitive lap timing
Ages 8+
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View full guide →
shopping_bag Shopping
The Village Shops
27 specialty shops in a charming European-style village in Gatlinburg
Open daily
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Tanger Outlets
100+ brand-name outlet stores in Sevierville
Open daily
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Old Mill District
Working grist mill, pottery, candy, and specialty shops in Pigeon Forge
Open daily
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Arts & Crafts Community
8-mile loop with 100+ artisan studios and galleries
Open daily
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View full guide →
theaters Dinner Show
Dolly Parton's Stampede
Dinner show with horse tricks, comedy, and a 4-course Southern feast
All ages
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Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud
Hilarious family comedy show with all-you-can-eat dinner
All ages
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Pirates Voyage
Pirate-themed dinner show with acrobatics, mermaids, and feasting
All ages
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Lumberjack Feud Show
Live lumberjack competition show with comedic antics
All ages
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location_city Gatlinburg Strip
Gatlinburg Parkway
Main street with shops, restaurants, attractions, and taffy stores for blocks
Walk the strip
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Gatlinburg SkyBridge
North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, 680 feet long
All ages
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Gatlinburg Space Needle
Observation tower with panoramic views and arcade
All ages
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View full guide →
local_bar Moonshine Tasting
Ole Smoky Moonshine
The original Tennessee moonshine distillery, free tastings in Gatlinburg
21+
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Sugarlands Distilling Co.
Award-winning moonshine and whiskey with tours in Gatlinburg
21+
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Junction 35 Spirits
Distillery, restaurant, and live music venue in Pigeon Forge
21+
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View full guide →
music_note Live Music
Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler
Free live music daily on the patio, bluegrass, country, and more
Free
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Dollywood Shows
Live concerts, gospel, and bluegrass performances throughout the park
With admission
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Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant
Live music dinner shows, Southern food and country music
All ages
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View full guide →
star Stargazing
Clingmans Dome
Highest point in the park, incredible night sky visibility
Drive + short hike
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Cades Cove Loop
Wide open valley with minimal light pollution
Easy access
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Your Cabin Deck
Many Vantage cabins sit above 3,000 feet with unobstructed sky views
Zero effort
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hot_tub Hot Tub
Your Cabin Hot Tub
Every Vantage cabin includes a private hot tub, most with mountain views
In-cabin
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games Cabin Games
Game Rooms
Pool tables, foosball, arcade machines, and air hockey in select cabins
In-cabin
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Board Games & Cards
Ask about our game library, great for rainy days and evenings
In-cabin
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movie Movie Night
Cabin Theater Rooms
Many cabins feature dedicated theater rooms with projector screens and surround sound
In-cabin
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Outdoor Movie Setup
Ask our concierge about outdoor screen rentals for deck movie nights
Request via concierge
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pool Pool Time
Cabin Private Pool
Select cabins include private indoor or outdoor pools
In-cabin
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Community Pool Access
Resorts like The Summit and Chalet Village offer shared pool complexes
Resort amenity
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spa Spa Day
In-Cabin Massage
Licensed therapists come to your cabin for individual or group sessions
Book via concierge
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Westgate Spa
Full-service spa near Gatlinburg with couples packages
Off-site
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Group Planning

Cost Splitter

Figure out a fair split for your cabin stay. Enter your reservation number to auto-fill the details, or type in the cost manually.

Parties

Feeding the Whole Crew

Group Meal Planner

Plan meals for your entire group with cabin-friendly recipes that serve 8 to 20 people. Drag recipes into the grid to fill out your week.

Recipe Library

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Create a Custom Recipe

Before You Arrive

Grocery & Delivery Services

Smoky Mountain Grocery

The ultimate "arrive to a stocked cabin" experience.

They shop for your groceries, deliver them, and stock your fridge before you arrive -so everything is ready when you walk in.

Service Fee: $65 + groceries
Phone: 865-429-1234
Website: smokymtngrocery.com
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Other Delivery Options

Instacart

Delivery from your favorite grocery stores right to your door.

Delivery Fee: From $3.99
Available from: Kroger, Publix, Food City
Note: Items left at door -someone must be present to receive

Target Same Day

Groceries and essentials delivered the same day.

Delivery Fee: From $9.99
Available: Groceries, essentials, household items

Walmart+ Delivery

Same-day grocery delivery with your Walmart+ membership.

Delivery Fee: From $7.95
Available: Full grocery selection
- Walmart can be a little crazy during peak times-busy but affordable!

Nearby Grocery Stores

Food City

Gatlinburg

Convenient location, great for quick stops and local options.

Kroger

Sevierville

Full-service grocery with ClickList pickup option for online orders.

Publix

Sevierville · Winfield Dunn Pkwy

Best-in-class deli for fresh sandwiches and bakery items, highly recommended for party planning.

Walmart Supercenter

Sevierville

Best prices in the area. Open 6am-11pm daily.

Wildlife Safety

Important: Food left outside will attract bears and other wildlife! If using a delivery service, coordinate a time when someone is at the cabin to bring items inside immediately. The Smoky Mountains are home to black bears, so don't leave groceries on the porch!

Black bear near groceries in the Smoky Mountains

Tip

Order your groceries 1-2 days before your arrival to ensure everything is ready when you need it. This gives delivery services time to shop and deliver, and allows you to plan your meals around what's available.

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Included With Every Stay

Your Smoky Mountain Experience, Elevated

Every Vantage Stays reservation unlocks complimentary admission to the best attractions in the Smokies. Museums, shows, adventure parks, and more - already included with your stay. One complimentary ticket per day to 18 featured attractions, plus discounted group rates on 40+ more attractions.

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