Description
Location. Just three miles outside Gatlinburg, Tenn., sits the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort. These rustic, lodge style accommodations are adjacent to the densely wooded forests of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with trails leading directly from the guest cabins. Within Gatlinburg and nearby Pigeon Forge, guest can find a dazzling selection of Vegas style revues, arts and crafts, country souvenir shops and regional dining options. Dolly Parton's amusement park brainchild, Dollywood, is just six miles from the resort.
Hotel Features. The lobby at the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort complements the mountainous area surrounding the property with natural wood highlights, leather furniture and a stone fireplace and flooring. This smoke free resort offers conference facilities for corporate guests. Two heated outdoor pools are accompanied by a six person hot tub, and there is a fitness facility on site. The Highlanders activities program, designed for children and the "young at heart," meets daily and include activities such as bingo, hiking, live music and scavenger hunts. Most of the program activities are complimentary.
Guestrooms. These log cabin style accommodations exude a rustic mountain ambience on their exteriors, yet provide guests with modern amenities and comfort inside. Accommodations range from studios to one and two bedroom condos. Some units feature stone fireplaces and garden spa tubs in the main bathrooms. All units have kitchenettes or kitchens with microwave ovens, refrigerators and dishwashers. DVD players, dial up Internet access and cable television with premium channels are included.
Expert Tip. The highest point in the Smoky Mountains is Clingman's Dome at 6,642 feet, which features fantastic panoramic views of the range. |
