With hiking, skiing, fishing, whitewater rafting and spectacular wilderness views, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, offers a variety of outdoor activities. Gatlinburg is home to one of America's most visited destinations: Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you're planning on visiting Gatlinburg and you're an AARP member, you're in luck. Several vacation destinations in Gatlinburg offer AARP discounts. Make your vacation even better by saving money with an AARP discount at one of Gatlinburg's lodges or cabins.
Gatlinburg's Glenstone Lodge offers a 10 percent discount to AARP members. Located in the middle of Gatlinburg, the Glenstone Lodge boasts the largest indoor pool in the region, complete with a two-story waterfall, as well as an Olympic-size outdoor pool. Practice your putting on the indoor putting green or enjoy a family picnic in the outdoor recreation area. The Glenstone Lodge offers on-site dining at the Patio Restaurant, open for breakfast and lunch each day. Accomodations range from family-sized rooms with two queen beds or a king bed with a fireplace, or suites with living rooms, two bathrooms and wet bars. Some rooms include private balconies with river or mountain views.
Glenstone Lodge
504 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-936
glenstonelodge.com
The Lodge at Buckberry Creek offers a 10 percent AARP discount. The Lodge is located on 26 acres at the edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Take a hike in the neighboring park, then relax in the Lodge's creekside pavilion. Enjoy an in-room massage, or just admire the mountain view from your private balcony. The Lodge dining room offers four-course gourmet dinners featuring regional cuisine like elk tenderloin or lamb t-bone with a whisky demi-glace. Choose between a grand suite featuring 900 square feet of woods-inspired lodge décor, fireplaces and decks; a two-room gallery suite, decorated with fine Adirondack artifacts, regional artwork and Oriental rugs; or the lodge suite, featuring a large bathroom with soaking tub, sitting area, private deck and fireplace.
Lodge at Buckberry Creek
961 Campbell Lead Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
866-602-4857
buckberrylodge.com
Hickory Mist Luxury Cabins offers a variety of vacation rentals and services to make your vacation seamless. AARP members receive a 10 percent discount. Cabins range from one to six bedrooms and can sleep up to 24 guests. Cabin amenities vary from property to property, but options can include decks, hot tubs, swimming pool access, flat screen plasma televisions, fireplaces, pool tables, game rooms and barbecue grills. Many cabins are set on rivers or lakes, and most offer mountain views. Hickory Mist Luxury Cabins offers several services to make your stay more enjoyable, including grocery delivery, event tickets for prepurchase, limo service from the airport, rental car reservations and a 24-hour on-call concierge service.
Hickory Mist Luxury Cabins
2159 East Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-6478
hickorymist.com
