Steal away for some Smoky Mountain Fun in Sevierville

The small town of Sevierville is located in a picturesque valley at the base of the Smoky Mountains. Sevierville which is the county seat of Sevier County is located in close proximity to other popular vacation destinations like Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This small, historic town was founded in 1795 and incorporated in 1901. It was named after John Sevier who was the first governor of Tennessee and it is today the oldest and largest town in Sevier County. Sevierville is an extremely popular vacation destination that offers many sight-seeing opportunities as well as a whole host of recreational activities.

Sevierville Vacation Rentals

Sevierville is extremely popular with vacationers who are desirous of visiting the natural wonder that is the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and even though Sevierville is equipped with various types of accommodation, vacation rentals remain the preferred choice of vacationers in this charming, old world town. Vacation rentals in Sevierville take the form of mountain cabins, chalets, luxury golf villas and quaint mountain homes. Moreover most of these lodgings offer multi rooms and are pet friendly which makes them perfect for large groups of friends or families who are vacationing together. Further aside from the standard conveniences like washer/dryers and fully equipped kitchens, many of these vacation rentals offer various other ‘extras’ like hot tubs, games rooms, fireplaces, fitness rooms and more to enhance the quality of your Sevierville vacation.

Historic Sites in Sevierville

Sevierville has something for every type of holidaymaker so whether you are an active, adventure sports and outdoors lover or a sedentary couch potato type you are bound to find something to keep you occupied and entertained on your Sevierville vacation.

For the avid sight-seer, Sevierville has much to offer in the form of its elegant court house which is over a century old and is topped with a classic white clock tower which strikes every half hour in time-honored tradition. The town of Sevierville is renowned as the birthplace of legendary entertainer Dolly Patron and a statue of Dolly Parton which was sculpted by local artist Jim Gray adorns the lawn of Sevierville’s court house which is now is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In fact the Sevierville’s entire commercial district which includes Court Avenue, Bruce Street and Commerce Street as well as several other Sevierville edifices like Buckingham House, Brabson’s Ferry Plantation, Wheatlands, Rose Glen, the New Salam Baptist Church and the Harrisburg Covered Bridge are now all included in the National Register of Historic Places and offer great sight-seeing opportunities for avid history buffs.

Family Fun in Sevierville

Sevierville is also home to the NASCAR Speed Park which provides hours of exciting fun for visiting families with kids as it offers nine tracks which cater to all ages as well as an indoor climbing wall, an interactive arcade and an 18-hole medieval miniature golf course. The Rainforest Adventure Discovery Zoo is yet another family friendly attraction in Sevierville which consists of an indoor rainforest that houses over 130 species of animals which have been sourced from rainforests from around the world like crested porcupines, blue and gold macaws, diamond back terrapins, Texas tarantulas and giant marine toads. Other popular attractions in Sevierville include the Forbidden Caves which once provided shelter for the Eastern Woodland Indians and now are a popular tourist attraction which are known for their various interesting geological formations.

Outdoor Recreational Opportunities in Sevierville

For lovers of outdoor sports, Sevierville offers world class golfing facilities at its 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course at Eagle’s landing and white water rafting on the Pigeon River in addition to a plethora of recreational activities offered by the natural playground of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park which is located within close proximity to Sevierville.

Shopping in Sevierville

For those vacationers who consider shopping expeditions as an essential feature of a vacation, Sevierville may seem like heaven as it is equipped with two large outlet malls namely the Tanger Five Oaks Factory Outlet Center and the Governor’s Crossing Outlet Center which are home to outlets stores of major national and international brands like Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne, Gap, Old Navy, Nautica and Banana Republic and they offer a whole heap of bargains for the enthusiastic and keen shopper .