COMFORT, VALUE & OPTIONS AT GREYSTONE LODGE IN GATLINBURG!

The rooms at the Greystone Lodge all have balconies, flat panel TVs and a mini fridge. Added features include an outdoor pool  free Wi-Fi,  and room options for a fireplace or Jacuzzi tub. Their location in Gatlinburg is across the street from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, which adds convenience to the comfort, value and options the hotel offers.

In addition to their location by the Aquarium, the hotel has restaurants, shopping and attractions nearby on the Parkway. And later in 2017 the Anakeesta Development will open across the Parkway and the Rowdy Bear Ride will open a couple of blocks down the Parkway.

Bunk beds in the Suite

Balcony over the river

The Greystone Lodge has undergone a $5 million renovation to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. Most of the rooms overlook the Little Pigeon River so you can enjoy sitting on your balcony and letting the running waters float your cares away.  \\\


You can choose from Executive Rooms - with work and sitting areas, Suites with Jacuzzi Tubs, Fireplaces and lots of room for families to eat, sleep and socialize, King and Queen bed rooms, and hillside Cottages.

Cottage porch

Deluxe Breakfast

Meeting r

The Greystone Lodge is a great place for bus groups and reunions as they offer meeting space, plenty of free bus or van parking, a deluxe continental breakfast, Trolley service and a great location close to the Parkway with easy walking distance to food, fun and shopping. And there is always welcoming Southern Hospitality from everyone at the Lodge. Plan to stay at the Greystone Lodge in Gatlinburg on your next trip to the Smokies. And check out the other fun things to do and places to eat,shop and see in the area at http://bestreadguidesmokymountains.com/. download the BRG App for more deals, area information and coupons.

ENJOY LEAF PEEPER SEASON OR ANYTIME IN A PARKSIDE CABIN RENTAL IN THE SMOKIES

Anytime is a great time to visit the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, but when the leaves change color in the fall it is a spectacular time to book a Parkside Cabin or Chalet Rental. Parkside Rentals are ideally located in Gatlinburg near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and in Pigeon Forge close to great dining, shopping and live theaters. And in most cases you will be surrounded by the beauty and grandeur of the Smoky Mountains.



The cabins at Parkside offer a level of quality and amenities that you won't always find in a hotel or motel. Private hot tubs, pool and game tables, log fireplaces, outdoor fireplaces and grills, and mountain streams. All of the cabins are owned by longtime Gatlinburg families who take pride in their cabins and strive to ensure a great mountain experience for their guests.


Parkside Cabins range from luxury cabins to the affordable, and from large, family-friendly cabins to cozy, honeymoon or weekend get-a-way accommodations. Guest reviews rave about the views from the decks, comfortable beds, large bathrooms and a great experience with the staff of Parkside. Small details like providing water, coffee and cookies to guests and a parking pass for a downtown Gatlinburg parking garage. Parkside offers specials in the summer and winter for longer stays and discounts for members of AAA, AARP and the Military.


See more information, photos, a Google map, a video and a coupon offer for Parkside Cabin Rentals at http://smokymountainslodgingguide.com/cabin%20rentals/Gatlinburg/20485, and get area information and coupons at http://bestreadguidesmokymountains.com/.

ENJOY FALL IN THE SMOKIES - OR ANY SEASON - AT THE COMFORT INN APPLE VALLEY

     Fall is a wonderful time to visit the Great Smoky Mountains cities of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville. The weather is moderate, the traffic is lighter, and normally the leaves on the trees in the mountains turn into gorgeous shades of red, yellow, orange and gold. Who could ask for anything more? But you have to be here and you will need a good, comfortable, clean and centrally located place to stay - how about the Comfort Inn Apple Valley?

     Yes there are many good places to stay in the Smokies area but the Comfort Inn Apple Valley is a multiple winner of Choice Hotels Preferred Platinum Award for excellence, has a 4.8 Choice Guest Rating out of 5, and a 97% guest recommendation rate. So the hotel classifies as good, clean and comfortable and they also have top notch amenities. Indoor pool and outdoor heated pool, free hot breakfast, plenty of parking, free Wi-Fi and interior corridors 

to name a few.

   Convenience? Of course. Many of the top live shows are located just down the street, as are well-known and local restaurants like Joe's Crab Shack, Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse. Fast food, a drug store, IHOP and Wal-Mart are up the street, and the outlet shopping mecca of the area, Tanger Outlet Mall, is but a stone's throw from the hotel. More shopping awaits around the corner at Governor's Crossing, and if you are in the mood you can race go-karts at the NASCAR Speedpark or zipline, horseback ride or challenge yourself at a ropes course at Adventure Park. So as you can see, fun, food and bargain hunting is right outside your hotel room door at Comfort Inn Apple Valley.

     So join us for fall fun and make your reservations for Thanksgiving and Christmas to make sure that you have a room at the Comfort Inn Apple Valley. You will be glad that you did. And if you need to get more information about things to do and places to eat and shop, go to the Best Read Guide website at http://bestreadguidesmokymountains.com/, and be sure to print out the money-saving coupons.

"If you want a real nice place to stay then you should stay at Norma Dan Motel

"Friendly staff", "clean, spacious rooms", "conveniently located to attractions, restaurants and shopping", and "they treat you like family". These are all TripAdvisor comments about the Norma Dan Motel located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

The Norma Dan Motel is family owned and operated and has been for 50 years. They treat their guests like family as many of their guests return year after year. They have 85 luxurious rooms, some with private balconies and options like Full, Queen or King beds, Queen bedrooms with fireplace and Jacuzzi and King bedrooms with fireplaces. The motel has a heated indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and plenty of free parking.

The Norma Dan Motel is close to Dixie Stampede and convenient to Dollywood, Dolly's Splash Country and the live music and comedy theaters like Country Tonight and Comedy Barn. Restaurants are close including Shoney's, Cracker Barrel and Denny's, with many more up and down the Parkway. And if shopping is your thing there are several malls and many unique stores in Pigeon Forge that are easily accessible from the Norma Dan Motel, either by car or the Pigeon Forge Trolley system.

So when you are planning your next trip to the Smokies, consider the Norma Dan Motel as your home away from home, and include a trip to the Best Read Guide website for info, coupons, maps and more. Click here http://bestreadguidesmokymountains.com/ for Smoky Mountain details and coupons for attractions, accommodations, restaurants, shopping, theaters and outdoor attractions, and enjoy your trip to the Smokies!

SEEKING SOLITUDE? THIS IS THE TIME TO VISIT THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS OF TENNESSEE

There is always something going on in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains, but the end of March and the first part of April is an excellent time to visit the Smokies. There are activities going on throughout the area - which we will mention below - but overall visitation and traffic are down and established businesses throughout the area are re-opening and new businesses are preparing for the season.


Springfest is still happening throughout the area and local businesses are sprucing up with fresh flowers mulched flowerbeds, and the dogwoods and red buds are in flower. The whites and reds show up refreshingly brights against the new sprigs of grass pushing up through the ground. There are events at the LeConte Center and Sevierville Events Center, a Trout Tournament in Gatlinburg and Dollywood's Festival of Nations continues for the next two weeks. But other than that, this is a quiet time in the Smokies.


So why not look into a cabin from Auntie Belham's Cabin Rentals in Gatlinburg, or choose from hundreds of accommodations choices offered in the Smoky Mountains. You can choose mountainside locations or get a place downtown for convenience. Some accommodations offer fireplaces, Jacuzzis, hot tubs, theater seating, plasma TVs, game rooms and more! And you can win a stay at Auntie Belham's Cabin Rentals by entering the Smoky Mountain Lodging Facebook Contest. Go to www.facebook.com/SmokyMountainsLodgingGuide/ and "Like" the Auntie Belham's Contest Picture. You can Share and Comment if you want.

For more information on accommodations in the Great Smoky Mountains you can go to smokymountainslodgingguide.com/ and find hotel, motel, cabin, condo and chalet information and deals in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the surrounding area.