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Firefly Cove

Firefly Cove

Gather ‘Round

Framed by our lush Smoky Mountain surroundings, Firefly Cove offers serene outdoor relaxation for everyone. Prepare dinner on one of the five outdoor grills with ten adjoining picnic tables, try your hand at putt putt golf, catch a movie at Firefly Cinema, or huddle around the fire with the family for the evening.

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Seasonal Festival

The Butterfly Experience

May 25 - September 10 

Featuring more than 1,000 “Painted Ladies” fluttering around our all-new butterfly aviary, the Butterfly Experience ushers the summer in style! Learn about the wonderful winged creatures, chat with activity hosts who have the answers to all your burning questions, experience the incredible transformation process at the metamorphosis station, and color your favorite plants and butterflies at the Butterfly Experience!

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Activities at the Cove
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Firepits

Gather with the family around one of the warm fire pits and huddle together for a cozy evening, enjoyed in classic Smoky style. Our tip? Purchase a s'mores kit from the front desk or at the Activity Center and make a whole night of it.

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Picnic & Grills

Enjoy an outdoor BBQ at any of our 5 charcoal grills, with 10 adjoining picnic tables for casual meals and picnics.

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Camp Firefly

The Camp Firefly program offers all-day crafts, activities, and overall fun for everyone to enjoy! Join us for giant games, Build-A-Buddy experiences, popsicles, and more throughout the day.

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Firefly Cinema

Snuggle up with the fam and settle in to watch your favorite movies and munch on some popcorn at our outdoor Firefly Cinema on the lawn!

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9 Hole Mini Golf

Try your hand at putt putt golf on our 9 hole mini golf course—simply visit the Front Desk to check out your putter and ball, and get golfin’.

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Child’s Play Area

The Firefly Cove playground offers kid-safe fun in the outdoors with slides, hangbars, and crawl tunnels galore. 

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Woodland Walkabout

Go for a leisurely stroll immersed in the surrounding beauty of the Smokies on the woodland walkabout trail that winds its way through The Resort. 

Fun for Everyone

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