Stirred by the sapphire mist that envelops our mountain vistas, Cherokee people named the Great Smoky Mountains the place of blue smoke. At Dancing Bear, we call them our back yard. Whether visiting the Smokies for relaxation, sport, romance or business, Dancing Bear Lodge inspires getaways as expansive and free-spirited as the Smokies itself. Reawaken your spirit by indulging in the rustic luxury of Dancing Bear Lodge and our awe-inspiring panoramas. Catch your breath with air as fresh and crisp as nearby crystalline streams. Add an inviting network of scenic hiking and bicycling trails, regionally inspired cuisine in the Dancing Bear Dining Room and easy access to prime golfing and shopping —and you’ve discovered East Tennessee’s ultimate vacation basecamp.