Top 5 Reasons to Take a Vacation to Pigeon Forge This Spring
As the winter winds down for the season, you can almost feel that spring is in the air! This means that it’s time to plan your spring vacation to the Smokies, where you can enjoy an exciting variety of special events, beautiful blooming wildflowers, delightful weather and more! There is no better time to get back to the great outdoors and experience the magic of the Smokies! Here are the top 5 reasons to take a vacation to Pigeon Forge this spring:
1. Gorgeous Spring Colors
The Smoky Mountains come alive during the spring months with gorgeous wildflowers, making it the perfect time to take a hike through the national park! While you can see these magnificent flowering plants nearly anywhere throughout the Smokies, there are a few trails that are especially good for wildflower viewing including the Porters Creek Trail, Gregory Ridge Trail and the Schoolhouse Gap Trail. There is even a special event called the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage that celebrates these natural wonders with a variety of unique activities!
2. Ideal Weather Conditions
Another one of the top reasons to take a vacation to Pigeon Forge this spring is to take advantage of the ideal weather conditions! The spring months welcome back longer days of sunshine, giving you more time to enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors! You will also find that the temperatures are pleasant, with warm afternoons in the sun and cool evenings under the stars! Whether you are hiking, sightseeing or shopping, you’ll love the spring weather!
3. Dollywood Reopens for the Year
After hibernating for a few months, Dollywood reopens in the spring for another year of action packed thrill rides, award winning shows, fun shopping opportunities and culinary delights! You can be one of the first guests through the turnstiles to discover everything that is new at the world famous theme park and revisit all of your favorite roller coasters and attractions! Dollywood is also known for their wonderful annual events, kicking off with the Flower and Food Festival in late April!
4. Exciting Car Shows
Many folks consider the spring “car show” season in the Smokies, as there are several popular events throughout the spring months for automobile enthusiasts! The season kicks off with the Spring Corvette Expo in mid-March, followed shortly thereafter by the Ponies in the Smokies event. The biggest show of them all is the Spring Rod Run in early April, when thousands of hot rods arrive into Pigeon Forge to strut their stuff at the LeConte Center! Some of the other car shows in town include the Bronco Super Celebration, Grand National F-100 Ford Show and Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge.
5. Excellent Ways to Save
One of the best reasons to take a trip to Pigeon Forge this spring is to take advantage of ways you can have a budget friendly trip! While our hotel rates are always a great deal, you can save more by taking advantage of the free amenities and fun we have to offer. While staying in our comfortable hotel suites, you will love the fantastic amenities, including free wireless Internet access, cable television and kitchenettes with a microwave, refrigerator, stovetop and dishwasher! Plan to prepare 1-2 meals a day in your suite instead of dining out, and you’ll be surprised at just how much you can save.
Check out all of the rooms at our Pigeon Forge hotel today to plan the perfect vacation to Pigeon Forge! We look forward to seeing you this spring in the Smoky Mountains!
