The Great Smoky Mountains hides a cozy autumn escape at Fontana Village Resort! Pack your bags for renovated lodge rooms, sunset historic tours aboard Miss Hazel’s lake cruiser, and Tail of the Dragon drives. Loosen your belt for Pumpkin Spice Wheels and Oktoberfest-inspired treats at Hazel’s Lounge today!
Key Takeaways
- Scenic “Fall-tana” Getaway: Autumn brings vibrant leaf-peeping foliage, comfortable mountain temperatures, and a tranquil pace across Fontana Village Resort in the Great Smoky Mountains.
- On-Site Lodging & Lakeside Tours: Features renovated lodge rooms and cozy mountain cabins paired with final seasonal sunset historic tours across Fontana Lake aboard Miss Hazel’s.
- Seasonal Baking & Oktoberfest Eats: Hazel’s Lounge serves an Oktoberfest-inspired seasonal food and beverage menu, while Pastry Chef Jess introduces the Pumpkin Spice Wheel and Toasted Almond Chocolate Ganache Danish at Dam House Cafe.
- Prime Mountain Basecamp: Ideal starting point for scenic autumn drives along the world-famous Tail of the Dragon and winding Great Smoky Mountain backroads.
- Holiday Gatherings: Features weekly live music and cozy fire pits, alongside early planning for the upcoming Thanksgiving Buffet on Thursday, November 26
Fontana Village, NC
October, 2026
Fall-tana is calling! As the mountains surrounding Fontana Village Resort begin to fill with fall color, cooler temperatures and crisp mountain air make this a great time for a mountain getaway. Settle into one of our renovated lodge rooms or cozy mountain cabins and enjoy a slower pace surrounded by the Smokies. Before it gets too cold, take one more evening on the lake aboard Miss Hazel’s for a sunset historic tour.
Just outside Fontana Village, some of Western North Carolina’s most scenic drives wind through the mountains. From the famous Tail of the Dragon to the winding roads surrounding the Great Smoky Mountains, fall is an ideal time to explore. Back at the resort, gather around one of our fire pits, join us for weekly live music, or spend an evening relaxing with family and friends.
There’s plenty happening around the village this season, including an Oktoberfest-inspired menu featuring seasonal food and drinks at Hazel’s Lounge. Pastry Chef Jess has also introduced new seasonal pastries at the Dam House Cafe, including the Pumpkin Spice Wheel and Toasted Almond Chocolate Ganache Danish.
Looking ahead, guests can plan a special gathering around our Thanksgiving Buffet on Thursday, November 26.
Come experience Fall-tana at Fontana Village Resort and make the most of the season.
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