4 Can't-Miss Things to Do in the Smoky Mountains
The opportunities for exploration and excitement are endless in the Smoky Mountains! No matter the time of the year, the Smoky Mountains are a popular destination for tourists looking to enjoy a relaxing yet fun vacation! With so many different things to do, you might need a little advice on what to explore on your trip. Here are 4 can’t-miss things to do in the Smoky Mountains:
1. Visit Our Winery
First and foremost, you have to stop here at our winery, Tennessee Homemade Wines! There’s no better way to start off a vacation than enjoying some tasty sweet Southern wines with your group of family and/or friends! We feature more than a dozen flavors of sweet wines, plus numerous wines in our Experimental Series, a great lineup of flavors that includes some seasonal options throughout the year! With so many different options, there’s certainly bound to be a flavor you’ll fall in love with. Don’t forget: We offer free wine tastings at both our Gatlinburg and Sevierville locations, so drop on by and try some out before making a purchase!
2. Take a Trip to Tennessee Cider Co.
If wine isn’t your thing, perhaps cider is more of your speed! Our sister establishment, Tennessee Cider Company, offers delicious hard ciders made right here in beautiful Gatlinburg! These delicious cider flavors are crafted by local folks and so tasteful they’ll have you coming back for more! Tennessee Cider Co. also offers several different flavors of slush mixes! Simply combine a slush mix with one of our ciders, throw it in the freezer and you’ll have a tasty alcoholic slushy! Daily tastings at both the Gatlinburg and Sevierville locations are free, allowing guests to choose any 3 ciders on tap. For just $5, you can taste all hard ciders on tap, honey mango mead and blackberry dessert wine, plus a slushie or mulled cider sample!
3. Stay in a Gatlinburg Cabin
The best way to enjoy the Smoky Mountains is to stay in a luxurious Gatlinburg cabin! Cabins offer all the amenities you can imagine while being the most convenient option for guests! Don’t fight over amenities with other guests at a hotel or have to split one bathroom with everyone in your family. Tennessee Homemade Wines has connections with two great AirBnB lodges in the area! Both The Mason Jar Lodge and The Mountain Lodge have 4.9 star ratings on AirBnB and are loved by visitors who stay in them.
4. Explore the Smoky Mountains
If you’re looking to see the very best of the spectacular scenery, wildlife and nature in the Smoky Mountains, a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a must! A popular destination for guests, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park welcomed 14.1 million visitors in 2021! Hiking, fishing and sightseeing are just a few of the many things folks enjoy doing in the park. The Smoky Mountains are also home to numerous beautiful waterfalls, and you’re likely to see at least a few wild animals while on your expedition.
Now that you know some of the can’t-miss things to do in the Smoky Mountains, we hope you’ll come visit us at Tennessee Homemade Wines soon! If you’re a diehard wine fan, we suggest joining our Wine Club for discounts on shipments of our wine to your front door!
