4 Free Activities the Whole Family will Enjoy

When planning a family vacation, we understand how important affordability is! Diamond Mountain Rentals prides ourselves on providing one of the best selections of affordable and luxurious Gatlinburg cabin rentals. During your stay in one of our Gatlinburg cabins, you can also take advantage of the following free activities that the whole family will enjoy this time of year. A visit to the Smoky Mountains doesn’t have to break the bank! Everyone deserves a break, so come escape to the mountains with us and relax, unwind and spend quality time together while surrounded with the beauty of the Smokies.

Hiking

Explore the national park together by embarking on an adventure along one of the many trails in the Smokies. Pack a picnic and make a day of it! There is no better way to spend time together than enjoying the great outdoors and soaking in your beautiful surroundings.

Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community

Explore the offerings of beautifully handcrafted items from the largest group of independent artisans in North America. This historic 8-mile loop features artisans who handcraft unique items right in the Smoky Mountains. Browsing these items of course is free, but with so many beautiful items on display, is will be hard not to pick up a couple of trinkets to take home with you. Plan a visit the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community during your stay in the Smokies!

Wildlife Watching

Get up close to the wildlife roaming through the mountains in places such as Cades Cove. Cades Cove features an 11-mile, one-way loop road that circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sightsee at a leisurely pace. While driving the loop road, please be courteous to other visitors and use pullouts when stopping to enjoy the scenery or view wildlife. This is one of the best areas to view wildlife in the Smokies. It is easy to see why it is so popular!

Clingman’s Dome

Clingmans Dome is Tennessee’s and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's highest point, standing tall at 6,643 feet. Located along the state-line ridge, it is half in North Carolina and half in Tennessee. The peak is accessible after driving Clingmans Dome Road from Newfound Gap, and then walking up a steep half-mile trail. The paved trail leads to a 54-foot observation tower. Take in spectacular views of both Tennessee and North Carolina! Also, be sure to wave at the hikers who cross Clingmans Dome along their journey on the Appalachian Trail!