Excalibur in the Smokies
Pickleball, Mountain Edition
Covered court. Mountain air. Bragging rights.
Pickleball went from retirement-community secret to America's fastest-growing sport for a reason: anyone can play in five minutes, and nobody can stop after one game. Excalibur's covered court means the morning doubles bracket happens whether the mountain is sunny, misty, or mid-downpour. Grandma versus grandson is a fair fight here — that's the magic of the sport, and of this lodge.
Court details
- Private full-size covered court — concrete painted surface, lighted for night play
- Paddles and balls provided
- Surrounded by swings and rocking chairs
- Kids' triple tunnel tube slides go down the mountain beside it, with climbing ropes back up