2017 is a big year for visiting the Great Smoky Mountains. If you want to escape to a tranquil and fun place to spend a vacation with your friends and loved ones, American Patriot Getaways in Pigeon Forge, TN recommends packing up your bags and reserving a cabin rental for a week or extra-long weekend.

While you’re kicking back in a luxury cabin and experiencing the wildlife, this cabin rental company recommends checking out the following events that are sure to be a good time in 2017:

• Wilderness Wildlife Week: If you want to enjoy the great outdoors before summer arrives, then pack up and head to Gatlinburg anytime between May 9 and May 13. Enjoy guided hikes, purchase new outdoor gear, and speak with local vendors of arts and crafts.
• First Independence Day Parade: On Thursday, July 3, Gatlinburg hosts one of their most popular events, the First Independence Day Parade, in the nation. Plan a trip to the mountains with a cabin rental company so that you don’t have to worry about lodging; then, spend this holiday weekend with the ones you love by celebrating the nation’s history.
• Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival: This year marks the fourth anniversary of the local songwriting festival. All music is free in local venues from August 16 to August 20.
• Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair: There’s no better time to book a cabin rental in the Smoky Mountains than in the autumn. From October 5 through October 25, Gatlinburg hosts its very own crafts festival that features live bluegrass and country music, too.

With arts and crafts fairs, songwriters festivals, and music concerts, Gatlinburg has everything to offer that you could desire in a mountain city. To learn more about American Patriot Getaways, call (800) 204-5169 or visit them online for a complete listing of cabin rentals, ranging from rustic log cabins to fully-furnished, luxury cabins, all located within minutes of these festive events.