Staying in a charming log cabin might sound like a romantic idea until you get there and realize that you miss the luxury amenities that make romantic getaways in the Smoky Mountains so special.
Whether you prefer to sip on wine, moonshine, or both, several wineries and distilleries offer tastings and are located in nearby Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg. For Smoky Mountain wine, explore the Rocky Top Wine Trail — the first of its kind in Tennessee — with more than 70 wines to taste at five wineries.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has hundreds of miles of biking and hiking trails. A couple of our favorite romantic hiking spots are the Ramsey Cascades and Andrews Bald.
Horse-drawn carriage rides and horseback riding in the Smokies can be very romantic experiences with your partner. Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa and Goldrush Stables & Stage Lines both have stables in Pigeon Forge and take you on different trails through wooded areas and across valleys and mountain streams.
Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg may have great barbecue restaurants and dinner shows, but having a candlelight dinner is the ultimate way to enhance romantic getaways in the Smoky Mountains.