Labor Day Weekend is quickly approaching and with it comes plenty of ways to spend your holiday weekend. Of course, we highly encourage you to make your way to Gatlinburg to experience the finest Labor Day yet. Gatlinburg is settled right by the Smoky Mountains and provides you with incredible activities all weekend long. Take a look at the top activities here over Labor Day Weekend in Gatlinburg:
Visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Labor Day Weekend is a busy time here in Gatlinburg, but for good reason. You will find that the weather is starting to cool off allowing for plenty of outdoor activities. Of course there is no outdoor attraction more famous in the area than the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is one of the most picturesque parks in the country and one of the largest. Best of all, it is right here in our very own backyard. Labor Day Weekend will give you the perfect weather to be outside and explore its many wonders. The park features many scenic hiking trails you can explore. The higher in elevation you go in the park, the more likely you are to start seeing the leaves change colors. Incredible beauty is all around you when you visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Go Whitewater Rafting
Labor Day Weekend is also a great time to be a little adventurous. In the area you will find that the Pigeon River is close to our vacation rentals and offers some lively fun. Specifically, you can enjoy whitewater rafting during your holiday weekend that is sure to provide some thrills. If you have yet to go whitewater rafting, you will be in for a treat. You can enjoy a guided experience as you take on rapids of the river. The upper river features rapids that the brave will want to face together, while the lower river is perfect for a relaxing float with a river tube. If you prefer the thrill of rafting, you can book a tour with several companies including Raft Outdoor Adventures. Their 2-hour whitewater rafting tours are sure to get the blood moving. You will be in the trusted hands of experienced team leaders who will show you how to navigate the river safely. This is sure to be a popular activity over Labor Day Weekend, so make sure to book ahead in advance.
Tour the Ole Smoky Distillery
Checking out the local breweries and wineries during a vacation is always a fun thing to do. Here in Gatlinburg, we are home to the infamous Old Smoky Distillery that produces moonshine and other local spirits. You can enjoy a tasting at the distillery here in town to try out their handmade moonshine; don’t worry each spirit is just as delicious as the next. Tours of the facility are also available to sign up for that lets you go behind the scenes to see how each batch is produced. This is a perfect way to see a classic favorite right here in the area. Gatlinburg is also home to local breweries, including Smoky Mountain Brewery that offers a family friendly environment complete with handcrafted ales. Don’t miss out on a relaxing adult beverage during your holiday stay.
Enjoy the View from SkyBridge
There is no attraction more incredible than SkyPark, home of the world famous SkyBridge. This local attraction is high up in the mountains and can be accessed from a gondola ride starting in Downtown Gatlinburg. Once you reach the park you will find quite a few attractions, each more mesmerizing than the next. The big draw for the park is the SkyBridge, the continent’s longest pedestrian bridge you can cross. You will be high up in the air as you cross it and make your way over the glass middle section that you can look down through. Don’t miss on a visit to this local attraction that everyone will love.
Start Early at Dollywood
Head on up to Pigeon Forge early one morning to enjoy time at Dollywood, our local theme park. You can experience a variety of thrilling rides and shows that are designed after Dolly Parton herself. Splash Country is the local water park here where you can cool off with pools and water slides for the whole family. Labor Day Weekend in Gatlinburg is always popular here at the park so make sure to arrive at opening to experience everything before it gets too busy.
More Fun Here in Gatlinburg
The fun doesn’t end even over the summer season here in Gatlinburg. You can enjoy these activities and much more during your stay. Our vacation rentals are second to none and will provide you with a luxury experience found nowhere else in the area.
