Bear Sanctuary Guidebook
Sightseeing
Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Note: Vehicle-free access along the Cades Cove Loop Road takes place each Wednesday, from May 4 through September 28, 2022. On these days, the 11-mile loop can be enjoyed on foot or bicycle.
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Cueva de Cades
Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Note: Vehicle-free access along the Cades Cove Loop Road takes place each Wednesday, from May 4 through September 28, 2022. On these days, the 11-mile loop can be enjoyed on foot or bicycle.
One of the most beautiful views in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park!
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Clingmans Dome
One of the most beautiful views in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park!
Activities
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area and Amusement Park offers mountaintop fun for visitors of all ages. Ice skating, outdoor activities, shopping & dining…plus Skiing, snowboarding & tubing.
https://obergatlinburg.com/
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Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdOber Gatlinburg Ski Area and Amusement Park offers mountaintop fun for visitors of all ages. Ice skating, outdoor activities, shopping & dining…plus Skiing, snowboarding & tubing.
https://obergatlinburg.com/
We love Dollywood as there are a variety of activities, shows, shops and food or all ages!
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Dollywood Parks Boulevard
Dollywood Parks BoulevardWe love Dollywood as there are a variety of activities, shows, shops and food or all ages!
Dollywood's Splash Country is a family favorite summer activity spot for us! There is something for everyone! There are steep water slides, for those who are more adventurous, family friendly slides and tubing, splash pads, water play areas and pools for the younger kiddos, the wave pool or a relaxing float down the lazy river!
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Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdDollywood's Splash Country is a family favorite summer activity spot for us! There is something for everyone! There are steep water slides, for those who are more adventurous, family friendly slides and tubing, splash pads, water play areas and pools for the younger kiddos, the wave pool or a relaxing float down the lazy river!
Anakeesta is a really neat mountain park, located in the heart of Gatlinburg! Ziplines, mountain coaster, restaurants, snacks, tree walk, activities, kids play areas--all just a sky lift ride (or there is a shuttle) up the mountain from downtown Gatlinburg. This is a must see attraction. https://anakeesta.com/
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Anakeesta Ridge
Anakeesta is a really neat mountain park, located in the heart of Gatlinburg! Ziplines, mountain coaster, restaurants, snacks, tree walk, activities, kids play areas--all just a sky lift ride (or there is a shuttle) up the mountain from downtown Gatlinburg. This is a must see attraction. https://anakeesta.com/
Food scene
Huck Finn's Catfish is our personal favorite restaurant in Pigeon Forge! Bring your appetite for the all you can eat fried catfish and chicken dinner! You won't be disappointed! Follow this link to view the full menu - https://www.huckfinnsrestaurant.com/
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Huck Finn's Catfish
3330 ParkwayHuck Finn's Catfish is our personal favorite restaurant in Pigeon Forge! Bring your appetite for the all you can eat fried catfish and chicken dinner! You won't be disappointed! Follow this link to view the full menu - https://www.huckfinnsrestaurant.com/
Neighborhoods
Our cabin is located in Chalet Village. Bears, Ober Gatlinburg ski mountain, and close to downtown Gatlinburg--what's not to love? You will have access to all three clubhouses during your stay.
https://chaletvillageownersclub.com/our-clubhouses/
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Chalet Village
Our cabin is located in Chalet Village. Bears, Ober Gatlinburg ski mountain, and close to downtown Gatlinburg--what's not to love? You will have access to all three clubhouses during your stay.
https://chaletvillageownersclub.com/our-clubhouses/
Clubhouses
1151 UPPER ALPINE RD -- Upper Alpine might be the smaller of the three clubhouses but has its own unique qualities. Centrally located on Upper Alpine, it is convenient from all directions. The pool deck offers plenty of shade and sunshine, a view of the ski slopes and a 20×40 pool that is 3 ft – 8 ½ ft, and a wading pool just deep enough for little ones with a cascading rain drop umbrella to add to the fun. The clubhouse has changing rooms and showers (bring your own towels) as well as a game room with pool table, foosball, air hockey, video game and a game table for chess and checkers. Concessions are available during open hours. This facility is closed for maintenance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Phone Number: 865-436-4440
Chalet Village Alpine Clubhouse
1151 Upper Alpine Way1151 UPPER ALPINE RD -- Upper Alpine might be the smaller of the three clubhouses but has its own unique qualities. Centrally located on Upper Alpine, it is convenient from all directions. The pool deck offers plenty of shade and sunshine, a view of the ski slopes and a 20×40 pool that is 3 ft – 8 ½ ft, and a wading pool just deep enough for little ones with a cascading rain drop umbrella to add to the fun. The clubhouse has changing rooms and showers (bring your own towels) as well as a game room with pool table, foosball, air hockey, video game and a game table for chess and checkers. Concessions are available during open hours. This facility is closed for maintenance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Phone Number: 865-436-4440
1319 SOUTH BADEN DR -- This clubhouse is just steps away from the Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park. Get your all-day wristband there and you can easily spend the day going back and forth without ever having to leave our scenic mountain setting or dealing with traffic! The South Clubhouse features a 58,000-gal swimming pool with sections from 1ft. – 9 ft., tennis courts, shuffleboard, horseshoes and a kid’s playland enclosure for children 12 and under. Meeting rooms are available for reunions, groups and retreats for an additional fee. The Clubhouse game room has pool tables, ping pong, foosball table, checkers, chess and video games as well as a small “home style” work out room with a universal gym and other equipment to help you stay in your exercise routine. If you must work or find the need for internet access while on vacation, the South Clubhouse offers free wireless access for both homeowners and overnight guests you simply need your laptop and a current pass. Changing rooms and showers are available (bring your own towels). Drink machine and concessions are available during operating hours. This facility is closed on Mondays for maintenance. Phone Number: 865-436-4440
Ski Chalet Village Owners Club
1319 S Baden Dr1319 SOUTH BADEN DR -- This clubhouse is just steps away from the Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park. Get your all-day wristband there and you can easily spend the day going back and forth without ever having to leave our scenic mountain setting or dealing with traffic! The South Clubhouse features a 58,000-gal swimming pool with sections from 1ft. – 9 ft., tennis courts, shuffleboard, horseshoes and a kid’s playland enclosure for children 12 and under. Meeting rooms are available for reunions, groups and retreats for an additional fee. The Clubhouse game room has pool tables, ping pong, foosball table, checkers, chess and video games as well as a small “home style” work out room with a universal gym and other equipment to help you stay in your exercise routine. If you must work or find the need for internet access while on vacation, the South Clubhouse offers free wireless access for both homeowners and overnight guests you simply need your laptop and a current pass. Changing rooms and showers are available (bring your own towels). Drink machine and concessions are available during operating hours. This facility is closed on Mondays for maintenance. Phone Number: 865-436-4440
705 VILLAGE LOOP RD -- Located on the corner of Wiley Oakley and Village Loop, the North clubhouse offers three swimming pools (bring your own towels, lighted tennis courts, paved walking trail, ping pong, foosball, and assorted yard games. Drinks and concessions are available for purchase and you are welcome to bring your own as long as you do not have glass containers. North Clubhouse has been fully restored since the 2016 wildfires that swept through the Smoky Mountains and we now have new views of the mountains that had previously not been available before. The new views are gorgeous! Pool hours are 9:00am – 9:00pm. North Clubhouse is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays for maintenance. The North tennis court are open year-round for your enjoyment. If your day is full, try playing an evening game, the lights for the courts are on timers until midnight. You can bring your own tennis equipment, or you are welcome to use ours during open hours. The North clubhouse also has a private banquet room available at an additional charge for family gatherings, meetings, wedding receptions and other events! Contact us for additional information. Phone Number: 865-436-4440
Chalet Village North Clubhouse
705 Village Loop Rd705 VILLAGE LOOP RD -- Located on the corner of Wiley Oakley and Village Loop, the North clubhouse offers three swimming pools (bring your own towels, lighted tennis courts, paved walking trail, ping pong, foosball, and assorted yard games. Drinks and concessions are available for purchase and you are welcome to bring your own as long as you do not have glass containers. North Clubhouse has been fully restored since the 2016 wildfires that swept through the Smoky Mountains and we now have new views of the mountains that had previously not been available before. The new views are gorgeous! Pool hours are 9:00am – 9:00pm. North Clubhouse is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays for maintenance. The North tennis court are open year-round for your enjoyment. If your day is full, try playing an evening game, the lights for the courts are on timers until midnight. You can bring your own tennis equipment, or you are welcome to use ours during open hours. The North clubhouse also has a private banquet room available at an additional charge for family gatherings, meetings, wedding receptions and other events! Contact us for additional information. Phone Number: 865-436-4440