How to Plan a Romantic September Escape to a Gatlinburg Cabin

Leave work and worry behind. Treat your sweetheart to September in Gatlinburg. Crisp fall weather, nature’s beauty and the city’s lively attractions make this friendly town a memorable getaway for two. Start planning now! 

Choose your dream cabin.

In September, you’re in a sweet spot between the tourism peaks of summer and late fall, so finding a cabin is easy. Browse cabin listings and find the beautiful location and luxurious amenities to create your own little world. We’ve got cabins nestled next to sparkling creeks, where you can stroll along the banks hand in hand. Cozy one-bedroom cabins, sized just right for two. Cabins with private indoor pools, where you can swim together. 

Plan delicious dining.

Celebrating a special occasion? Make reservations at a fine dining steakhouse like Cherokee Grill or The Greenbrier. Or get a table at Red Oak Bistro, where European cuisine pairs with an extensive wine list. 

For a more intimate experience, cook a romantic dinner in your cabin’s fully equipped kitchen. Don’t forget a bottle of local wine. Dine alfresco on the deck and enjoy September’s changing foliage. 

Create memories together in the great outdoors.

September’s gorgeous weather beckons you to spend time outside. Side-by-side “dueling ziplines” encourage friendly competition as you race each other through the treetops. Ride along forested trails in an old-fashioned, horse-drawn carriage. Pack a picnic and spend a day hiking to one of the Smokies’ spectacular waterfalls.

Hit the town.

Gatlinburg has attractions for every interest, so planning outings here is as simple as strolling the downtown Strip! 

For breathtaking views, ascend 400 feet over the city, at the Gatlinburg Space Needle. Puzzle lovers will relish the challenges of an escape room game. Film buffs can get goofy at the Hollywood Star Cars Museum, snapping selfies with filmdom’s famous cars. If your honey enjoys a drink, plan a tasting tour of moonshine distilleries. 

Plan an evening under the stars.

What could be more romantic than starlight and moonlight? Book a cabin with an outdoor fire pit. Secretly stock up on the fixings for s’mores, then surprise your partner with an evening by the fire, making gooey treats like you’re kids again. For an after-dark adventure, take a night hike! National park rangers lead special hikes to unveil the sleeping mountains’ secrets.

Reserve a Gatlinburg cabin for a September getaway now. It’s not too late to savor fall in the Smokies.