8 Great Reasons to Book a Midweek Getaway to Sevierville, Tennessee
You deserve a break now. Don’t wait for the weekend! Pack up the car, come to Sevierville, Tennessee, and enjoy a midweek escape from routine. Here are some of the perks of treating yourself to a vacation during work hours and schooldays.
Smaller crowds. Midweek vacations are less common among travelers, which means you can enjoy more elbow room and avoid waiting in long lines. You might race around a wide-open track at NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains, quickly get into a fitting room at Tanger Outlets Sevierville, enjoy a leisurely wine tasting at Hillside Winery, or snag the best table at your pick among our local restaurants.
Sweet deals. Lodging properties typically discount their rates for midweek stays. Splash and sleep at the waterpark resort Wilderness at the Smokies sometimes runs specials for $99 per night Sundays through Thursdays. The Resort at Governor’s Crossing, another waterpark resort, also offers its best rates Sundays through Thursdays. Hotels often lower room rates during the week, too. As an example, check into The Lodge at Five Oaks and save an average of about $30 per weeknight. Or check into the new Central Hotel at its best possible rates. Restaurants routinely offer weekday specials. You might dig into apple julep grilled chicken for lunch at Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant on Wednesdays, the only day it’s offered. Or savor the spicy Mexican Monday menu at Holston’s Kitchen.
Easier access. Being flexible with midweek dates means that you might have an easier time booking a luxurious massage or facial at your preferred time at Oak Haven Spa. You’ll also have a much better chance of booking one of the most popular campsites, hotel suites, condos or cabins —the ones that are usually booked well into the future on weekend dates. What’s more, at hotspots like Hidden Mountain Resort or Oak Haven Resort having fewer neighbors around to light up their cabins at night means darker skies, perfect for watching fireflies and stargazing while you rock in a chair on a private deck.
Loss prevention. Don’t let your vacation days go to waste! According to the U.S. Travel Association, 55 percent of Americans fail to use their paid time off each year. That’s 768 million days a year. Don’t lose out: Use your time off!
Change of scenery. Views? We got ‘em! Surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains, speckled with dense forests, and lapped by the Little Pigeon River, Sevierville boasts lovely views from every angle. Trade the treadmill for a trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy a scenic driving tour through Boyds Creek or steer off the beaten path. Book a cabin with an outdoor tub so you can gaze at mountains instead of tile while you soak. Treat your furry best friend to a playful day at a different dog park. Snap a selfie to update your online profile. See the sights while riding horseback with Five Oaks Riding Stables or zoom around the Smokies on an ATV with Bluff Mountain Adventures.
Make memories. Sevierville is a travel playground so packed with attractions and rich with natural resources that there truly is something for everyone. Among the oodles of memory-making to-dos is the chance to stroll across the nation’s longest swinging bridge at Foxfire Adventure Park. Jump around on 60 different trampolines at Sevier Air Trampoline & Ninja Warrior Park. Discover historic aircraft and real warplanes at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation. Soar up to 1,200 feet into the air on a personal tour of the Great Smoky Mountains with Scenic Helicopter Tours. Meet over 600 live animals representing more than 130 species at RainForest Adventures Discovery Zoo. Climb Clingmans Dome —the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, tallest point in Tennessee, highest point along the Appalachian Trail, and third-highest mountain east of the Mississippi River!
Feel rejuvenated. A midweek trip is a great way to get unstuck from your rut and avoid burnout. From luxurious spas to world-class fishing spots, championship golf courses to romantic hideaways, award-winning art galleries to famous shopping outlets, hiking trails to places to get crafty and make your own pottery with expert guidance, you’ll find ways to recharge in whatever way you prefer.
Bragging rights. Take a midweek vacation and your coworkers will envy your terrific life choices. You might even check an item or more off your travel bucket list.
