Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is a picturesque vacation town nestled in the Smoky Mountains. Although many of the town's theme parks close in the winter, Gatlinburg remains an ideal place to visit as it offers quite a few things to do even in the snow. The town offers outdoor activities such as skiing and its annual festival of lights, as well as romantic opportunities in the comfort of one of the town's many chalet and cabin accommodations.
Go Skiing
Ober Gatlinburg ski resort offers classes in skiing and snowboarding as well as equipment rentals. Learn to ski down some of the park's hills and enjoy the winter weather. Get a great view of Gatlinburg from the amusement park and resort's chairlift, which takes you high above the Smoky Mountains. Take the aerial tramway, which leaves downtown Gatlinburg every 20 minutes. The tramway takes you up over Gatlinburg and into the resort, offering you scenic views of the town.
Ober Gatlinburg
1001 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-5423
Have a Romantic Evening
Cuddle up in a chalet or cabin. Several places in Gatilinburg offer mountain chalets for a complete romantic getaway. Some even come with hot tubs where you can sit during a cool winter night. Check "Resources" for a listing of places offering cabin and chalet rentals.
Watch the Town Light Up
In the winter time, Gatlinburg's downtown becomes a festival of lights as part of the Gatlinburg Winter Magic event that occurs throughout the month. For a small fee, you can also ride a trolley through the town to really watch the lights display.
Listen to Carolers
As part of the Gatlinburg Winter Magic event, watch Victorian-era style carolers on Friday and Saturday evenings in downtown Gatlinburg.
Ring in the New Year
Spend New Year's Eve in Gatlinburg. If you find yourself in the town around New Year's, the town hosts a ball drop and fireworks show downtown. The festivities start at 11 p.m. on New Year's Eve, and the lighted ball drops at midnight from the town's Space Needle, signaling the beginning of the new year and Gatlinburg's pyrotechnics show.
Space Needle
155 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
gatlinburgspaceneedle.com
Do a Little Christmas Shopping
Gatlinburg's Mountain Mall offers country- and mountain-themed candies and crafts. With its local vendors, the Mountain Mall can help you find one-of-a-kind souvenirs and gifts for yourself or for loved ones back home. Window shop and look through some of the stores offering glass-blowing shops, candies and teas, as well as leather goods and toys.
And no matter what you do, make sure you stay with us at Sidney James Mountain Lodge! Sidney James has it all for every season! Outdoor swimming pool for warm Summer months, adjacent parks and picnic areas for beautiful Spring and Fall days, and extra special amenities for Winter getaways. We offer an indoor swimming pool and wood burning fireplaces to make your Winter vacation a very special time.
Go Skiing
Ober Gatlinburg ski resort offers classes in skiing and snowboarding as well as equipment rentals. Learn to ski down some of the park's hills and enjoy the winter weather. Get a great view of Gatlinburg from the amusement park and resort's chairlift, which takes you high above the Smoky Mountains. Take the aerial tramway, which leaves downtown Gatlinburg every 20 minutes. The tramway takes you up over Gatlinburg and into the resort, offering you scenic views of the town.
Ober Gatlinburg
1001 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-5423
Have a Romantic Evening
Cuddle up in a chalet or cabin. Several places in Gatilinburg offer mountain chalets for a complete romantic getaway. Some even come with hot tubs where you can sit during a cool winter night. Check "Resources" for a listing of places offering cabin and chalet rentals.
Watch the Town Light Up
In the winter time, Gatlinburg's downtown becomes a festival of lights as part of the Gatlinburg Winter Magic event that occurs throughout the month. For a small fee, you can also ride a trolley through the town to really watch the lights display.
Listen to Carolers
As part of the Gatlinburg Winter Magic event, watch Victorian-era style carolers on Friday and Saturday evenings in downtown Gatlinburg.
Ring in the New Year
Spend New Year's Eve in Gatlinburg. If you find yourself in the town around New Year's, the town hosts a ball drop and fireworks show downtown. The festivities start at 11 p.m. on New Year's Eve, and the lighted ball drops at midnight from the town's Space Needle, signaling the beginning of the new year and Gatlinburg's pyrotechnics show.
Space Needle
155 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
gatlinburgspaceneedle.com
Do a Little Christmas Shopping
Gatlinburg's Mountain Mall offers country- and mountain-themed candies and crafts. With its local vendors, the Mountain Mall can help you find one-of-a-kind souvenirs and gifts for yourself or for loved ones back home. Window shop and look through some of the stores offering glass-blowing shops, candies and teas, as well as leather goods and toys.
And no matter what you do, make sure you stay with us at Sidney James Mountain Lodge! Sidney James has it all for every season! Outdoor swimming pool for warm Summer months, adjacent parks and picnic areas for beautiful Spring and Fall days, and extra special amenities for Winter getaways. We offer an indoor swimming pool and wood burning fireplaces to make your Winter vacation a very special time.
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