When you stay at our stargazing cabins, you’ll be treated to a magical show each evening as the night sky comes alive with thousands of stars! There is nothing quite like the sight of the twinkling stars on a clear night in the Smokies, especially from the private deck of our beautiful cabins! Whether you choose a Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge cabin with mountain views, you’re in for quite the incredible display on clear evenings– read on to find out why our cabin rentals are ideal for gazing at the stars!
1. Low Light Pollution for Clear Skies
Since there are no major cities near our Smoky Mountain cabin rentals, you will find very little light pollution to disturb the beauty of the night sky! This means you will see the moon and stars shine like never before, making it easy to find all the popular constellations! Bring a star chart to our cabins to discover some of the celestial wonders, or consider using an app on your cell phone for a map of the stars! You might get lucky enough to see a shooting star or the International Space Station as it cruises by at nearly 220 miles above the Earth!
2. Soothing Hot Tubs to Enjoy the Stars
Another reason our cabins in the Smoky Mountains are perfect for stargazing is that you can enjoy the night sky from a soothing hot tub! A private outdoor hot tub feels wonderful at any time of the day, but there is just something special about relaxing under the stars at night! The warmth of the hot tub makes it comfortable to be outside during the cooler months of the year, so you can even enjoy the great outdoors during the winter! As a bonus, the bubbling jets of the hot tub will help you wind down after an exciting day of exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park!
3. Fresh Mountain Air
One of the fun benefits of staying at our stargazing cabins is that it gets you outside to experience the fresh mountain air! While searching for the Big Dipper and other constellations, let the fresh air of the Smokies fill your lungs! Not only is there low light pollution in the area, but low air pollution as well, so you’ll want to get outdoors as much as possible! When you are done stargazing for the evening, crack the window in your bedroom to enjoy the fresh air all night long!
More Things to Do in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg at Night
If you’re staying in Pigeon Forge or Sevierville, you’ll find all kinds of fun things to do at night while still being able to see the stars, from riding the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel to taking the SkyRide up to SkyLand Ranch!
If you’re staying at one of our stargazing cabins in Gatlinburg TN, then you’ll have access to many other unique activities and things to do at night. For example, you can go to Anakeesta and experience their Astra Lumina nightwalk, a celestial journey through time and space that will have you feeling like you’re actually among the stars!
Read More: “Everything to Do at Anakeesta for Adults”
Stargazing in the Smoky Mountains
While your cabin rental is most likely the perfect place to watch the sunset, if you want to find a beautiful overlook or observation point, we know of the best spots for a Smoky Mountain sunset! Walk up to Kuwohi for clear skies and 360-degree views, or take the trail at the Kuwohi parking lots and hike to Andrews Bald for another incredible sunset view– the stargazing opportunities in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are pretty great, but there’s nothing quite like sitting in a hot tub beneath the starts at your cabin!
What are you waiting for? Book one of our Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge stargazing cabins and get ready to spend your evenings staring up at the beautiful night sky!
