Gatlinburg

The black bear is by far the most beloved animal in the Great Smoky Mountains! Millions of visitors come to Gatlinburg, TN each year to catch a glimpse of these amazing critters. With roughly 1,600 bears in the national park (around two bears per square mile), there are lots of opportunities for seeing these popular Smoky Mountain residents. To help you make the most of your vacation, Chalet Village has put together a guide to the best places to see bears in Gatlinburg. Continue reading

Gatlinburg TN is a popular little town in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. People come from all over the world to visit our city, and we want to share some cool facts about it with you! Look at these top 5 cool facts about Gatlinburg TN you should know: Continue reading

If you are visiting Gatlinburg for your or someone you know’s birthday, you will be excited to know that there are tons of fun ways to celebrate the occasion! The town is full of unique attractions, tempting restaurants and exciting activities, so there is no better place to have a birthday than in Gatlinburg! Here are 3 fun things to do in Gatlinburg to celebrate a birthday: Continue reading

It’s never too cold to enjoy winter in Gatlinburg. Summer gets a lot of hype — and deservedly so — but winter brings plenty of opportunities for just as much enjoyment. While there’s indoor fun and shopping too, we’re going to recommend you get outside with the following 5 activities that make for a great time in the brisk mountain air! Continue reading

Vacationers who have stayed at Chalet Village before may remember that our office is located on Wiley Oakley Drive in Gatlinburg, TN. Have you ever wondered about the origin of this road’s unusual name? While he isn’t widely remembered today, Wiley Oakley was one of the most famous Gatlinburg residents back in the 1930s and 40s. Continue reading

The leaves are starting to change color and the temperatures are cooling down which means fall is just around the corner. There is no better place to enjoy the season change than the Smokies. You can watch nature do its thing while staying in one of our cabins at Chalet Village. Here are 5 reasons we think fall in Gatlinburg TN is awesome. Continue reading

Philadelphia has its cheesesteaks, Chicago has its deep dish pizza, and Gatlinburg has its pancakes! As any visitor to the Smoky Mountains can tell you, Gatlinburg, TN is undeniably the hotcake capital of the United States. Everywhere you look in Gatlinburg, you will see a different pancake house or breakfast joint. With so many different places to eat, it can be hard to decide where to go out for flapjacks in the morning. To help you make the most of your next vacation, Chalet Village has put together a guide to five restaurants that serve the best pancakes in Gatlinburg. Continue reading

The Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community is one of the most unique places to visit in the Smoky Mountains. This 8-mile loop located off of the East Parkway is home to numerous studios, galleries, and shops where you can purchase handcrafted items produced by local artists and craftspeople. Continue reading

When the weather gets warm in the Smokies, nothing hits the spot quite like a scoop (or three) of ice cream! Gatlinburg is home to a number of excellent creameries and ice cream shops that are perfect for the dog days of summer. To help you make the most of your next vacation, Chalet Village has put together a guide to three of the best places to get ice cream in Gatlinburg. Continue reading

Summer will be here before you know it, and we couldn’t be more excited! Boasting beautiful weather and a number of special events, Gatlinburg, TN really comes alive during the summer months. To help you make the most of your vacation, Chalet Village has put together a guide to the top five things we love about visiting Gatlinburg in the summer. Continue reading