How to Have a Cheap and yet Great Vacation in the Pigeon Forge Smoky Mountains

Everyone wants a cheap vacation in today's economy. In some regions tourism is down by as much as 40%, but here in the Smoky Mountains tourism is actually flourishing and increasing in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Tennessee. Why? Because you can have a great vacation in the Smokies at a very cheap price!

How can it be other areas are losing visitors and yet tourists are flocking in droves to the Smokies? No other vacation destination is more convenient and none offers a better value for your hard earned money that the Smoky Mountains do.

The Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Smoky Mountains are a day's drive from the Deep South, the North East United States and even most of the Midwest. Even though the Smokies aren't that far away, there are some ways to improve your gas mileage before and during your road trip to save money on gas.

First of all check your tire pressure and make sure all of your tires are properly inflated. Besides saving on gas, this is a great way to stop premature tire wear and more often than not, air is free. Make sure the spare is properly inflated too!

Next it's a great idea to improve gas millage and reduce engine wear change your motor oil. Better quality synthetic oil saves money on mileage and will let you engine last longer.

If it has been more than 30,000 since your last transmission fluid change it wouldn't hurt to do that too though you won't see as much in mileage savings as an old change or proper tire inflation and transmission is not a cheap part to replace in a car so why not spend a few bucks to save a part that will cost thousands to replace?

Before your road trip to the Smokies, look through the car and trunk and remove anything that doesn't need to be along on the trip. Any extra weight robs gas mileage and when you take a long trip it really adds up. Keep necessary things such as your spare, jack, flashlight and a first aid kit in the car - you want a cheap vacation not a miserable one.

When packing for your trip to the Smoky Mountains really ask yourself, do I need this? Since the better vacation accommodations in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg often have a washer and a dryer for you to use for free, maybe you just don't need to pack that many clothes even for an extended stay. Remember it their electricity and hot water so what not come home with clean clothes?

On the road avoid fast acceleration and having to pass everyone on the road. You are on vacation, take it easy! You want a cheap relaxing vacation! In the mountains avoid using cruise control and accelerate and decelerate gently. Use the roads in the Great Smoky Mountains national park when you can, the speeds are low and the elevation gains and drops are less than that of the roads outside the park so you will save money on gas!

In the summer, most new cars get better mileage with the windows rolled up and the AC on. I prefer to keep the windows open to enjoy the fresh Smoky Mountains air so here the luxury of fresh air overrides being cheap by using the AC.

Though packing up car with the whole family instead of flying is a great way to save money, there are cheap flights through Allegiant Air to the Knoxville airport with fares as low as $39 each way if you book your flight far enough in advance. Knoxville is less than an hour away from the Smoky Mountains and there are plenty of cheap car rentals in the Smokies.

Once you arrive in the Smokies on your vacations you will see if it's not hard to have a great time on a very cheap budget. You will never run out of fun Family Friendly indoor and outdoor activities and with as many things there are to do in the Smoky Mountains and more attractions being built every day, there is always something new to do each time you return to vacation on the Smokies.

The biggest attraction in the Smokies that attracts almost 9.5 Million visitors a year won't charge you one cent to enter the park, hike on more than 800 miles of trails, take one of 4 auto tours, visit historic buildings, attend hands on demonstrations or bicycle all around the Great Smoky Mountains national park. For a cheap price on a Smokies vacation nothing beats free and that's what you will pay to enjoy America's favorite national park!

Looking to take the family to one of the top rated theme parks in the country with live performances that will astound you, top notch amusement park rides for kids of all ages including the wooden roller coaster thunderhead which reaches speeds of 55 miles an hour and a 100 foot drop! How fast does a scream move? Found out here in Dollywood where you will have all thrills you could want at the adventure yourself or through the eyes of your children!

In the Dollywood theme park you can watch artisans at work making handicrafts as they did hundreds of years ago here in the Smokies. Like what you see? Well there are almost 40 places where you can buy crafts of Dollywood trinkets for a just little or a lot - there is something for everyone here!

If you get hungry going from ride to ride and who wouldn't get hungry wandering around in a 125 acre park there is plenty of food to enjoy from a huge all you can eat buffet filled with good old southern cooking to real fresh Berries in cream perfect on a hot summers day in more than 30 restaurants and other places to eat in this huge, clean and safe family vacation spot in the Smokies.

Ok so know that you know how to spend money in Dollywood how can you save money? Well first of all if you stay in one of the best cabins or chalets for rent on the Smokies you save money right away because you can buy Dollywood theme park tickets at a deep discount. Besides cheap Dollywood tickets so of the log cabins for rent close to Dollywood are so close you won't have to pay for parking - you can walk there! Save gas, save time, save money on Dollywood tickets - doesn't get better than this!

Here are a few hints to save money at Dollywood besides getting cheap Dollywood tickets: arrive after 3 pm and you get a free ticket to come back the next day. If you want to really save money keep some snacks and drinks in a cooler in your car - you won't even have to walk - there are free shuttles!

Another way to enjoy your vacation in the Smokies is to save by having at least breakfast and some of your snacks at home. One of the biggest time wasters when on vacation is waiting in line to be seated and then for your food and finally your check to arrive.

Even prepackaged breakfast foods that you throw in the microwave in the Cabin you rent with save you lots of money and precious vacation time. And why not pack a lunch for a picnic in the Smoky Mountains national park instead of waiting in line to buy fast food?

Bringing the kids along? Well who wants to be cramped in a hotel room when for about the same price you can have a few bedrooms and TV's, relax in the hot tub and many of the best cabins for rent have Game Rooms or pool tables! How about renting a cabin with FREE swimming pool access in the summer? You can't beat free!

Having a cheap vacation doesn't mean you have to have a bad vacation. In the off season (January through May, if you stay a week or longer there are a bunch of 1 2 and 3 bedroom cabins that you can rent for only $99 a night!

Looking for a discount or an already cheap cabin rental rate? Well there are last minute Discounts, free night offers, and 10 discounts for AAA Members, Kroger card members, AARP members, Active Military Serviceman and women and the latest discounts just added in are for 10% off for members of the Friends of the Smokies and the Great Smoky Mountains Association. All of these cabin rental discounts are good all year long (except holidays).

Hint: Not a qualified member of any of these organizations? On your way into the Smoky Mountains stop by the visitor center in Sevierville on 66, or the visitor center on Gatlinburg or along the Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and become a member for the park instantly for only $25 (fully tax deductible) and save 10% on your cabin rental. Even with the cheapest rental out there you save money, get a tax break and help the Great Smoky Mountains national park along with the other benefits of being a member!

It won't just be a good vacations - it's a GREAT vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains! Cheap to get to with cabins that are cheap to stay in along with cheap entertainment all around. What a place to take your family on a cheap vacation!

• Cabin Rental Discount in the Smoky Mountains
• Cheap Dollywood Discount Tickets
• Cheap Cabins for rent close to Dollywood
• Cheap Cabins for rent with Game Rooms
• Cheap Cabins for rent with Swimming Pool Access
• $99 a night Cabin Rentals in the off season
• Cheap Cabins in Pigeon Forge Tennessee
• Cheap Cabins in Gatlinburg Tennessee
• Cheap Cabins in Sevierville Tennessee

Help the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Get a Discount on a Cabin Rental!

Everyone wants a cheap price on vacation accommodations and why not? What's even better is when you can find low cabin rental prices in a popular place such as the Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg in the Smoky Mountains and it's even better when you can get a special discount on a cabin rental!

The Great Smoky Mountains national park is the most popular national park in the United States hosting almost 10,000,000 visitors a year and never charging anyone a cent to enter the park. The park is very under funded and the best cabin rental company in the Great Smoky Mountains: America Mountain Rentals wants to help the park and save tourists who stay in the Smokies money - all at the same time!

Times are tough for most everyone and it's even tougher for people to help contribute to the national park so America Mountain Rentals in Pigeon Forge Tennessee in the heart of the Smoky Mountains is giving a 10% discount off the price of a cabin or chalet rental to anyone who is or becomes a member of the Great Smoky Mountains most important organizations that help the National Park: The Friends of the Smokies or the Great Smoky Mountains Association.*

Membership to either organization is tax deductible and as low as $25 a year and for such as low price you will earn a 10% discount off of the already low cabin rental prices on more than 150 beautiful feature packed vacation rentals in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville Tennessee.

All of these cabins and chalets rentals in the Smoky Mountains feature the three things: location, location, location, all being only minutes away from the Great Smoky Mountains national park, Dollywood theme park, Dolly's Splash Country, the Glades artist community in Gatlinburg, tons of outlet stores along the Parkway in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Douglas Lake and so much more.

When you rent a cabin in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg from American Mountain Rentals you can expect clean well maintained vacation rental accommodations most with stunning mountain or wooded views with the amenities you expect from a luxury cabin rental company such as private secluded locations, hot tubs, game rooms and pool tables, fireplaces, Jacuzzi's, spacious living areas, fully equipped modern kitchens, TVs with DVD players along cable or Satellite service so every vacation in the Smokies will bring back fond memories.

When you drive, hike or bike in the Great Smoky Mountains national park you expect to see stunning vistas of the Great Smoky Mountains and beautiful waterfalls in rivers teeming with local brook trout.

You also expect the hiking and horse trails to be clean and well maintained so they are not only enjoyable but they are safe as well. Of course you also want to see our majestic eastern hemlock trees reaching high up into the sky and the elk that have been extinct for centuries in the Smokies roaming freely again.

Thanks to Friends of the Smokies and the Great Smoky Mountains Association who fund all of these projects to keep the GSM National Park as nice as it is as well funding scientific programs, educational materials and many of the seasonal personnel throughout the park.

Now you can help fund these projects and more with a tax deductible membership for as little as $25 and get a 10% discount on the best cabins for rent in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville. Help the Great Smoky Mountains national park and get a fantastic discount on a cabin rental in the Great Smoky Mountains, what are you waiting for?

* All new rentals on any of the more than 150 cabins or chalets American Mountain Rentals rents qualify for this special discount which cannot be combined with any other discounts or used on holidays.

Easter vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains

This Easter weekend is going to be a very special treat for anyone coming to vacation in Gatlinburg Tennessee, Pigeon Forge or Sevierville in the Great Smoky Mountains.

The crowds are lighter than usual and even though the wildflowers are out and there has been lovely spring weather in the Smokies for weeks, last night there was a light dusting of snow in the mid elevations on the mountains and even a few inches of snow in the upper elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains national park.

The weather for this Easter Weekend is expected to be in the mid 50s to 60s and the high points in the national park will still have some snow on the ground which can be seen in the distance. What could be more perfect for an Easter vacation in the Smoky Mountains?

We suggest a drive through Cades Cove in the GSMNP where the valley floor is warm and the deer will be out enjoying the green grass and you will find plenty of beautiful wildflowers.

For the adventurous at least one momma back bear and her cubs have been spotted in Cades Cove this past week from the roadway even though it's still early to see them.

Dollywood is now open for the season and you can now get discounted Dollywood theme park tickets with a cabin and chalet rental and get to miss most of the crowds that come in the summer!

As always there's lots of indoor activities in the Smokies but with spring weather in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg and winter weather just a few minutes drive away this Easter Vacation in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee can't be beat!

The outlet malls in the area are looking for business so prices have been slashed in most of the stores making this a perfect time to pick up some really good deals on clothing, shoes, housewares, home accessories, tools - just about anything you can imagine is on sale in the stores all around Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville Tennessee.

There are also some specials deals to be had in the whole artist community in the outskirts of Gatlinburg Tennessee. The artist community stretches for miles which will make for a beautiful drive past the rolling hills and green fields of the farms framed by the Great Smoky Mountains with fresh snow at its peaks!

Hurry and rent a cabin or chalet for an Easter getaway in the Smokies now as there are some real bargains still left but they won't last long.

Fall and Columbus Day cabin rental specials in the Smoky Mountains.

Fall in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains is a beautiful time to rent a cabin and take a vacation or a quick getaway. The weather is mild, the scenery is beautiful and now you can get a discount on a cabin rental!

While everything us around seems to be going up, gas prices in the Smokies are still below the national average and you can still find some cheap luxury cabins to rent for the fall season.

The trees are already changing colors in the higher elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains national park and all around the Smokies and we are only a week from the start of peak 2008 leaf season which will go into November. Take a drive along the Foothills Parkway or the Blue Ridge Parkway and every twist and turn along the road reveals bight colors mixed in with the dark and lights greens making for spectacular fall colors for the whole family to enjoy.

Fall and harvest decorations are everywhere here in the Smokies adding to the festivities in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Even Dollywood has special fall celebrations going on. Some of the most elaborate decorations are along the parkway in Pigeon Forge leading into the National Park.

Renting a cabin in fall in the Great Smoky Mountains for the leaf season is always a good idea. When you rent a cabin you have your own home away from home away from home for a truly fantastic vacation.

In your cabin or chalet you will have plenty of privacy, no need to hear loud people in a hotel room right next to you. When you want to take a nice quiet romantic dip in a hot tub outside with your special someone, you won't have a bunch of wild kids whose parents aren't watching them splashing in the pool next to you or worse yet jumping in the hot tub with you.

When you have your own cabin, you have a fully equipment kitchen - most with a dishwasher so cooking a simple meal or even a feast for the whole family is not and overwhelming task. This is a great way to save precious time on a vacation as well as money. Why wait in a line to get seated in a restaurant when you can eat breakfast on your PJs out of the deck of your own cabin watching the sunrise?

Book any cabin that is still available for check in within 7 days of check in and get a 10% discount off of the already discounted cabin rental rates! This discount is only for new reservations.

Special discount for cabin rentals for the 2008 Columbus Day:

We know it's been tough year on everyone and we want to help so this year we are not the higher holiday rates for Columbus Day! Save money on a great cabin in the Smoky Mountains! Here are the best Cabins for rent in the Smoky Mountains.

Cheap Cabin rentals in Pigeon Forge TN

Everyone is looking for a discount when they are renting a cabin or chalet in Pigeon Forge Tennessee – the most popular destination in the Smoky Mountains.

Renting a cabin in Pigeon Forge is a great way to bring the whole family on vacation and save some money while having a great time.

Renting a cabin in the Smokies means that if you want you can cook your own meals or and in many cases you will find a washer and dryer so you can pack lighter and avoid the expense of a Laundromat.

While renting a cabin when you are on your Smokies getaway is a good way to save money on lodging, American Mountain Rentals is putting dozens of their log cabins and chalets on a special discount program where you can rent any of these special cabin rentals for $99 a day during off peak season. There are even 2 and 3 bedroom cabins at huge discounts from $115 to $125 a night, and even 4 bedroom units for $150 a night (Minimum stay required). In peak season or during holidays you still get a very cheap price for these cabin rentals – discount prices.

All of these discount cabin rentals are located in Pigeon Forge Tennessee, Gatlinburg Tennessee or Sevierville close to all the action but away from all of the hustle and bustle to relax and take in the Smoky Mountains country air.

Arms Way Cabin Rental:
1 Bedroom 2 story Log Cabin located in Brothers Cove Development in Pigeon Forge TN that will sleep 4 people with 1 Bath, 2 Queen size beds, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Wood burning fireplace, 2 TVs with Satellite, 2 DVD players, 1 VCR, ladder to the loft, 2 Decks, Rockers, Charcoal Grill, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Central Air Conditioning and Heating, linens and towels. Price range from $105 to $120 a night (Holidays higher)
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We also just added dozens of 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom cabins starting from only $99 a night in off peak season with a minimum stay required.

Now that you see our great cheap log cabin rentals in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg for under $100 a night what are you waiting for?

Best Pigeon Forge Chalet Rentals Cabins now available

The premier luxury and discount cabin rental company in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains American Mountain Rentals has recently acquired the Pigeon Forge Chalet Rentals cabin rental company and added only the cream of the crop to their already extensive inventory of cabin rentals in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville TN.

The cabins are mostly 3 bedroom cabins and chalets rentals and all of them are located in Pigeon Forge TN near all the action.

These are the new cabins and chalets:

2 Bedroom Cabins and Chalets for rent:
Treetops Pigeon Forge Cabin Rental

 

3 Bedroom Cabins and Chalets for rent:
Smoky View 3 Bedroom Pigeon Forge Cabin Rental

 

5 Bedroom Cabins and Chalets for rent:
Grandview 5 Bedroom Pigeon Forge Cabin Rental

 

6 Bedroom Cabin for rent:
Oh Whatta View 6 Bedroom Pigeon Forge Cabin Rental

 

9 Bedroom Cabin for rent:
Tennessee Lodge 9 Bedroom Pigeon Forge Cabin Rental

 

Many of these beautiful cabins have wooded or mountain views and all are very close to Dollywood and Splash Country in Pigeon Forge. Some are so close that you can walk to Dollywood!

If you are taking your family to Pigeon Forge and wish to get discount tickets to Dollywood and Splash Country be sure to see the Dollywood and Splash Country Discount Packages American Mountain Rentals offers when you rent a cabin or chalet and visit the theme parks.

With about 170 cabins and chalets for rent in the Smoky Mountains, American Mountain Rentals has the perfect cabin or chalet to fit your needs from 1 bedroom honeymoon cabins all the way up to huge 9 bedroom cabins that can accommodate your large group or reunion.

American Mountain Rentals offers quality cabins and chalets for rent, exceptional personal service, great locations and an outstanding value to make your Smoky Mountains vacation experience one which you will remember fondly. The kid in all of us will enjoy the many rental units with Game Rooms and/or Pool Tables and don't forget you can bring Fido, Spot or Fluffy along as there are plenty of Pet Friendly Cabins and Chalets Rentals!

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