The summer months are a fantastic time to visit the Smoky Mountains, as you’ll find long days of glorious sunshine all season long! If you’re looking for some ways to cool off on a warm afternoon, there are plenty of fun options just minutes away from our cabin rentals! Here are 5 great ways to cool off during a summer vacation in the Smoky Mountains:
1. Explore Forbidden Caverns
Forbidden Caverns is a fantastic option on a hot summer day as this stunning show cave is 58 degrees all year long! You’ll explore the caverns on a 55 minute tour with a guide who will lead you through the cave and point out all of the spectacular formations! Be sure to bring your camera as you’ll be able to take photos when the tour has come to a stop at certain points within the cave! Forbidden Caverns is located in Sevierville TN and is just a short drive from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg!
2. Enjoy Snow Tubing at Pigeon Forge Snow
Another great way to cool off during a summer vacation in the Smoky Mountains is with snow tubing at Pigeon Forge Snow! That’s right, you can go snow tubing all summer long at this indoor snow park that is the first of its kind in the United States! You’ll find a whole hillside of tubing lanes, as well as a snow play area where kids can build snowmen and forts! There are no reservations necessary, so just show up when you’re ready to hit the slopes! As far as clothing, you can leave the coats at home as it’s always between 60 and 70 degrees inside the building!
3. Splash Down the Waterslides at Dollywood’s Splash Country
Dollywood’s Splash Country is the ultimate summer destination as this huge waterpark offers dozens of ways to stay cool, including some breathtaking waterslides! The younger kids in your family will love small slides like the Butterfly, while teens can have a blast on jaw dropping slides like the Slick Rock Racer and Fire Tower Falls! There are even several slides where families can ride together in a large raft, including the Big Bear Plunge, Raging River Rapids and RiverRush!
4. Go Ice Skating at Ober Gatlinburg
One of the best ways to cool off in the Smoky Mountains is with ice skating at Ober Gatlinburg! The indoor ice arena at the popular mountaintop amusement park is ideal for both beginner and professional skaters, as it offers a handrail that runs around the perimeter! Just strap on a pair of rental skates and glide across the ice on a rink that is large enough to have hosted the Ice Skating Institute Team Competitions in the past!
5. Grab an Ice Cream Cone at Mad Dog’s Creamery
There is nothing like a delicious ice cream cone on a warm summer day, so head over to Mad Dog’s Creamery for some of the best tasting ice cream in the Smokies! There are convenient locations in both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, so you’re never too far from an icy cold treat! Mad Dog’s Creamery features a menu with 24 tempting flavors, ranging from traditional favorites to specialty flavors like Smoky Mountain Fudge, Orange Pineapple and Blueberry Pie!
Check out all of our cabins in the Smokies today to plan the perfect summer vacation in the Smoky Mountains! We look forward to seeing you soon!
