4 Reasons to Spend Spring Break in the Smoky Mountains

Time passes by so quickly, and before you know it, your kids will be on spring break. This year is the year for an exciting spring break adventure with your family. One place that is perfect for your family spring break trip this year is the Smoky Mountains. Here are reasons why spending your spring break in the Smoky Mountains will be an amazing experience for your family.


1. Warm Weather

After the winter season is over, we are all excited to experience warm weather again. During spring break in the Smoky Mountains, the weather becomes nice and mildly warm. It is the perfect type of weather for getting outside and to enjoy all the great things there are to do outside in the Smoky Mountains. In spring, temperatures in the Smoky Mountains range from 80 degrees to the high 40s at night. So, you will always be in comfortable temperatures during your spring break visit.


2. Beautiful Trees and Flowers Blooming

Purple wildflowers in the Smoky Mountains.

One of the perks of spending your spring break in the smoky Mountains is that everything in the mountains is blooming during this time of the year. During this time of the year, the trees begin turning green again, making the mountains the beautiful green beauties that they are known for. Also blooming during spring are the many beautiful flowers that call this region of the country home. These flowers bring bright colors like pink, lilac, red and yellow to the land. These colors will amaze you throughout your trip to the Smoky Mountains. One of the best ways to see all the beautiful spring colors is to go on the spring Wildflower Pilgrimage that takes place annually in the national park. Just check the dates and see if it will be going on during your spring break in the Smoky Mountains.


3. Great Hiking Trails to Explore

Hiking in the Smoky Mountains is a favorite pastime of many visitors. The Smoky Mountains are home to 150 official trails that you can explore during your visit. What makes spring one of the best times to visit because it is the perfect temperature and all the trails are opening back up after the ice and snow melts. Two of the best trails to check out during your spring break in the Smoky Mountains are Andrews Bald up near Clingmans Dome and Porter's Creek. At both of these trails, you will get to see the beautiful flowers blooming. While at Andrews Bald you will get to see mountain views, and at Porter's Creek, you will get to see the remains of homesteads and waterfalls, creating an unforgettable experience.

The beautiful interior of the Trail's End cabin in the Smoky Mountains.


4. Great Places to Stay

One of the best things about visiting the Smoky Mountains is that the Smoky Mountains are home to many great lodging options. One of the best lodging options in the Smoky Mountains is cabins. Our Smoky Mountain cabin rentals are home to many great amenities including, beautiful mountain views that can be seen from your cabin's deck, hot tubs, fireplaces, game rooms and full kitchens. During your spring break in the Smoky Mountains, these cabins will be the perfect home away from home during your visit. Spending spring break in the Smoky Mountains is a great place for a quick family vacation. Make sure you get your spring break plans set in stone by booking one of our Smoky Mountain cabin rentals today.
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