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Wine and Wellness: 5 Relaxing Smokies Activities for Wine Lovers

a wine tasting is one of the best wine and wellness Smokies activities
August 8, 2025

Do you find yourself needing a break from the daily grind of life? The Smoky Mountains are the perfect place to relax and recharge, especially for wine lovers! With a calming natural beauty, clean mountain air, and small-town charm, the Smokies have a way of refreshing the mind! You might not know it, but wine and wellness go hand in hand in the Smoky Mountains. Here are 5 relaxing Smokies activities that combine wine and wellness:

1. Exploring the National Park

visiting the national park is one of the best wine and wellness Smokies activities

Soak up the natural beauty around every corner in the Smokies! There’s an extensive collection of hiking trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for you to explore on your next visit. Being outdoors gives you a chance to slow down and reconnect with loved ones in a peaceful setting. Once you’ve finished exploring the national park, cap things off with a glass of Tennessee Homemade Wines where you’re staying, or come visit us in Gatlinburg or Sevierville!

2. Soak & Sip

Take a load off your feet and step inside the hot tub at your cabin rental in the Smokies! Enjoy quality time with your loved ones as you sip on your favorite wine from Tennessee Homemade Wines! There’s something super relaxing about enjoying the comfort of a hot tub, especially when it comes with sensational views of the Smokies. This is a great activity to enjoy after a busy day of spending time exploring the area!

3. A Picnic in Cades Cove

a picnic is one of the best wine and wellness Smokies activities

A picnic adds an extra layer of comfort to your wine and wellness experience in the national park! One of our favorite places to have a picnic in the park is Cades Cove. With unforgettable views, plenty of history around every corner, and wildlife roaming the fields, it’s the perfect place to enjoy downtime with your loved ones. The Cades Cove Picnic Area allows alcohol as long as it’s not already opened, so you can pop open a bottle of our Tennessee wines to enjoy along with all the delicious food at your picnic.

4. Complimentary Tastings at Tennessee Homemade Wines

Looking for Smokies activities that combine wine and wellness and don’t cost a thing? Visit us at Tennessee Homemade Wines in either Gatlinburg or Sevierville and enjoy free tastings! Sharing quality moments with friends and family over a glass of wine is a great way to catch up and have meaningful conversations. After all, vacation is about growing closer together!

5. Experience the Gatlinburg Wine Trail

the gatlinburg wine trail is one of the best wine and wellness Smokies activities

A favorite among Smokies activities for wine lovers is traveling the Gatlinburg Wine Trail! For only $10, you can experience tastings at 5 of the premier wineries and cideries in the Smoky Mountains! It’s a self-guided tour, so you visit whenever is most convenient for you, any time in a 7-day period. You’ll also receive a wine trail passport that will be stamped at each location. Once you’ve gotten all the stamps, you’ll redeem it for a free gift! Tennessee Homemade Wines, Tennessee Cider Company, Old Mountain Wine Company, and Smokin’ Banjo are all included in this experience.

Wine and wellness go together like two peas in a pod here in the Smoky Mountains! How many of these Smokies activities will you try? Prepare for your trip to Tennessee Homemade Wines by taking a look at all the different Tennessee wines we offer!

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