Gatlinburg Named a Top 10 Honeymoon Destination by Facebook

Facebook recently announced something we’ve known for years: Gatlinburg is an amazing place to have your honeymoon! The world’s biggest social network came up with a top 10 list of popular honeymoon destinations in the United States by tracking couples who got married in 2014 and seeing where they checked in away from home. After processing data from over one billion monthly active users, Facebook shared its findings online.

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While Las Vegas, Key West, and five different Hawaiian islands took the first seven spots on the list, our favorite Smoky Mountain city came in eighth in the entire nation. Gatlinburg even beat New York City!

Gatlinburg’s status as a premiere honeymoon location won’t come as a surprise to anyone who has visited this scenic vacation spot. Located at the doorstep of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg offers couples incredible natural beauty throughout the year.

Romantic Gatlinburg Honeymoon Cabins

Newlyweds come from all over the world to stay in an authentic log cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains. What could be more romantic than hiding away in a secluded chalet with panoramic views of beautiful East Tennessee? Here are a few of our most popular Gatlinburg honeymoon cabins:

• Bear Hugs is a cozy one bedroom cabin located in Gatlinburg’s famous arts and crafts community. Couples will love exploring all of the local shops and buying handcrafted gifts and souvenirs to take back home. When the weather is a bit chilly, honeymooners can stay nice and toasty in their cabin’s steamy indoor hot tub. If peace and privacy are what you’re looking for, you can’t beat Bear Hugs!

• Love Shack boasts an incredible location beside a sparkling creek. The soothing sounds of the bubbling stream create the perfect ambience for your romantic getaway. With a wood burning fireplace,a fully equipped kitchen, and a hot tub overlooking the creek, Love Shack has everything you need for an unforgettable honeymoon in the Smokies.

• Cozy Bear Hideaway offers guests breathtaking mountain views. There is nothing better than sitting on your cabin’s porch with the one you love and taking in the majesty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Just 15 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, Cozy Bear Hideaway is an excellent choice for couples who want the perfect mix of seclusion and proximity to the city.

• Eagle’s Nest Hideaway has all the comforts of home in a gorgeous mountain setting. Guests will enjoy a charcoal grill, Satellite TV, fully furnished kitchens, wood burning fireplaces, classic arcade games, and so much more. Couples will be just a short drive from a wonderful country market and an excellent country restaurant.

Gatlinburg Wedding Packages

In addition to being one of the nation’s top honeymoon destinations, Gatlinburg is also one of the most popular places to get married in the country! Stony Brook offers fantastic wedding packages that include ministers, flowers, catering, and everything else you could possibly need for your big day. Learn more about getting married at one of our cabins by visiting our Gatlinburg Weddings page!