Maybe Punxsutawney Phil was wrong about 6 more weeks of winter because Spring has arrived in the Great Smoky Mountains, and we couldn’t be more excited! The spring weather in Tennessee is always fun, you could see all four seasons in one day while here. It may be possible to see a dusting of snow still on the mountaintops. Layers should be part of your planning while packing for your spring break.

Whether you are here on a spring break trip or just a spring trip, you will feel refreshed and ready to enjoy the outdoors with a wide range of family-friendly attractions! Experience the flowers opening their petals and the leaves budding and showing off their rich green colors. Wildflowers and flowering shrubs come back to life and are eager to show off their beauty. Gatlinburg is the perfect place to relax and have fun, all within walking distance. Whether you are eating at one of the delicious restaurants like Ole Red, visiting Ripley’s Aquarium, or tasting moonshine, there is always plenty to do in downtown Gatlinburg.

If you’re wanting to be one with nature, enjoy some great springtime hikes in the Smokies. See the beautiful wildflowers blooming and breathtaking mountain views, waterfalls, and maybe even some wildlife. Watch everything wake up for spring, up close and personal! There is also plenty of shopping you can do while visiting Gatlinburg. Our town is filled with local artisan shops with pottery, paintings, jewelry, and other hand-crafted items, proudly made in Gatlinburg.

If you would like to see what the locals that work here at Moonshine Mountain Coaster like to do for fun, click here.