Surrounded by old-growth forests and towering mountains that house white-tailed deer, black bears and elk, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, offer some of the most scenic vacation spots in the country. Country music shows and theme parks such as Dollywood and Wild Bear Falls water park consistently attract vacationers. Travelers with pets have numerous accommodation options, as both towns offer pet-friendly motels within blocks of local attractions.
This Gatlinburg hotel at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park accepts one cat or dog under 25 lbs. per room, and charges a $10 nightly fee, as of 2010. Upon arrival, guests should notify the front desk about their pet, and the hotel requests that guests crate their animal while it is in the room alone. Leashed dogs are allowed on the Gatlinburg Trail and the Oconaluftee River Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
All rooms at the hotel offer free Wi-Fi access, refrigerators and microwaves, and select rooms have Jacuzzis. Suites also feature fireplaces and kitchens. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and offers a free continental breakfast.
Red Roof Inn
309 Ownby St.
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
800-233-0325
865-436-7813
redroofgatlinburg.com
Located along a rushing mountain stream, the Family Inns of America in Gatlinburg allows one dog or cat under 20 lbs., but the weight limit may be flexible for well-behaved pets. As of 2010, the hotel charges a $10 nightly pet fee per room. Pets should be crated if left in the room alone, and the front desk must be notified in advance about animals. Guests can walk their dogs on the sidewalk along River Road, which lies one block away and follows the course of the Little Pigeon River for close to half a mile.
Select rooms at the hotel have balconies, fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, and guests can enjoy free wireless Internet and a complimentary continental breakfast. The hotel has an outdoor pool and an indoor 25-person Jacuzzi.
Family Inns of America
218 Ski Mountain Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
800-468-6326
865-436-3300
familyinnsofamerica.com
At this Pigeon Forge hotel, guests can bring two cats or dogs under 25 lbs., but visitors should notify staff about their pets upon arrival. Pets must not be left in rooms unattended. As of 2010, each pet incurs a $10 fee per night. Scenic Loop Road, perfect for dog walking, lies about 500 feet from the property.
Guests of the hotel can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and free high-speed Internet access. Suites offer microwaves, refrigerators and Jacuzzis.
Country Hearth Inn
117 Pinoak View Drive
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
865-429-3000
countryhearthpigeonforge.com
Pigeon Forge's Super 8 offers limited rooms that accept up to two pets, with no weight restrictions. Travelers should call first to ensure availability. As of 2010, the hotel charges a nightly fee of $10 per pet. Pets should be crated while unattended in rooms. Guests can walk their dogs along River Road, which lies two blocks away.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, complimentary hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi access and on-site laundry. All rooms have refrigerators and microwaves, and suites have Jacuzzis and fireplaces.
Super 8
215 Emert St.
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
865-428-2300
super8.com
