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A child enjoying the holiday lights hung in Winter in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Winter in Gatlinburg: How to Do More Than Chill Out in the City<\/h1>\n

Taking a trip to Gatlinburg Tennessee in the winter months? Then you\u2019re in for a treat. It\u2019s a great place to spend Christmas or New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 or to just enjoy some fun in the snow. Explore (or gaze at) snow-covered mountains or take time away from the cold inside some of Gatlinburg\u2019s best museums and activities.<\/p>\n

Winter in Gatlinburg is a special time of year, and you want to make sure that you have a special time while you\u2019re here. Here\u2019s the best of the best for when you\u2019re in Tennessee.<\/p>\n

Downtown Gatlinburg\u2019s Popular Winter Activities<\/h2>\n

There is so much to do either in downtown Gatlinburg or just a stone\u2019s throw away. Skiing, ice skating, and twinkling light displays \u2013 what more could you want? What\u2019s that \u2013 you said snowy mountain views and cozy cabin rentals? Don\u2019t worry, we have those too.<\/p>\n

Ober Mountain<\/h3>\n

Formerly known as Ober Gatlinburg, this attraction is so much more than just a ski resort<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ober Mountain offers fantastic slopes for snowboarding, skiing, and snow tubing and spots for ice skating, but there are also ice bumper cars, a wildlife habitat, and rock climbing. Oh, and don\u2019t forget the breathtaking aerial tramway<\/a> where you can get an eyeful of the beautiful, serene, snow-covered mountains.<\/p>\n

Downtown Gatlinburg Winter Magic Tour of Lights<\/h3>\n

All along Parkway during Winter Magic<\/a>, you can see a stunning display of twinkling lights. From November to February, the area becomes a sparkling Winter Wonderland.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let the fear of the colder temperatures stop you from enjoying a Winter Wonderland in downtown Gatlinburg. You can always take a heated trolley ride instead<\/a>. What could be more charming than riding an old-fashioned trolley through a stunning display of Christmas lights?<\/p>\n

Winter Hiking at Great Smoky Mountains National Park<\/h3>\n

Love the great outdoors but hate bugs? Winter is the best time to hike without worrying about packing your bug repellent. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has beautiful hiking paths<\/a> like the Old Sugarlands trail that are open all year round. During the winter season, you can take in the majesty of frozen waterfalls.<\/p>\n

Experience a Winter Wonderland at Anakeesta<\/h3>\n

If the lights on Parkway aren\u2019t enough to satisfy your appetite for holiday lights, then you can get more at Anakeesta. While this spot is a great place for summer fun thanks to its mountain coasters and zipline, it\u2019s also a great place to visit during the holiday season. Their Enchanted Christmas winter event is sure to delight your family \u2013 and you can even have breakfast with Santa Claus himself<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Curl Up Near a Gatlinburg Cabin Fireplace<\/h3>\n

After a fun day skiing or taking in the sights on the Gatlinburg Space Needle, you can grab yourself some moonshine at a local distillery<\/a> and curl up in a cozy cabin. When you visit Gatlinburg, you have over 340 cabins to choose<\/a> from \u2013 each with its own special charm.<\/p>\n

Nearby in Pigeon Forge<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t forget about Gatlinburg\u2019s next-door neighbor. During your getaway to Gatlinburg, you can always hop over to Pigeon Forge to have even more seasonal fun.<\/p>\n

Pigeon Forge Snow Indoor Snow Park<\/h3>\n

If the weather isn\u2019t wintery enough during your trip, you don\u2019t have to miss out on fun in the snow. Pigeon Forge is home to America\u2019s first-ever indoor snow park<\/a>, where you can go snow tubing, build snowmen and forts, and more. Who said you have to freeze yourself to enjoy winter sports?<\/p>\n

Rowdy Bear Outdoor Snow Tubing<\/h3>\n

You can also enjoy the longest and fastest snow tubing hill in Tennessee in Pigeon Forge \u2013 and a steaming cup of hot chocolate after. Or maybe you\u2019d like the unique experience of having a shootout with your family on a ski lift<\/a>? Then Rowdy Bear Outdoor Snow Tubing is the place for you.<\/p>\n

Winterfest Holiday Lights<\/h3>\n

What\u2019s that \u2013 you still haven\u2019t had your fill of holiday lights?<\/p>\n

We get that. Luckily there\u2019s even more to see in Pigeon Forge during their Winterfest. You can also see these from that cozy heated trolley we mentioned earlier \u2013 or if you\u2019d like, you could check out a Christmas parade<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Enjoy All This On Your Gatlinburg Winter Getaway and More<\/h2>\n

We ho-ho-hope you get your fill of holiday cheer when you visit Gatlinburg \u2014\u00a0or take in all of the winter magic at the beginning of the year. If you\u2019re still looking for more excitement to end the year on \u2013 no worries. From Ripley\u2019s Aquarium to the views at the Newfound Gap, there\u2019s always more to do. Check out our blog<\/a> for even more places to see and things to do during Winter in Gatlinburg \u2013 or for any season!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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