If you're visiting the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg area this holiday season, be sure to check out some of these amazing attractions. They go all out for Winterfest with displays and special events that you and the family will adore.
Anakeesta
While the whole of Anakeesta is always a beautiful sight in it's holiday decor, this year you can experience something all new at the popular mountaintop park. Immerse yourself in the brand new enchanted experience Astra Lumina. It's a unique addition to the that makes the night sky glow in an immersive show of lights and sounds. Part of the Lumina Enchanted Night Walk series, this is the first of its kind in the US and truly someting to behold.
Anakeesta
Titanic Museum Attraction
If you've never been to Titanic Museum Attraction on the Pigeon Forge parkway during the holiday season, the gorgeous displays inside and out are a must-see. Exchange greetings with the Titanic crew amongst the glittering lights and festive decor. Reservations are required to explore the museum, but the gift shop is open to the public every day - making it a great place to stop by for some Christmas shopping.
Titanic Museum Attraction
Beyond The Lens! Flyride
This holiday season has an exciting journey in store for visitors to the all new Flyride at Beyond The Lens. The immersive theater ride offers a magical adventure aboard The Polar Express™ Journey to the North Pole from November through early January. Board the train and experience the wind, mist, dips, turns and other standout effects on this unique and thrilling ride.
Beyond The Lens!
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
The 300 foot tunnel of lights on the SkyBridge at Gatlinburg SkyLift Park is truly a sight to behold during the holiday season. Their annual event Lights Over Gatlinburg event is even bigger this year with 20 new dancing trees along the SkyTrail, a 30 foot multicolored Christmas tree, and animated light displays strung about the whole park. The scenery provides so many awesome photo ops for the whole family.
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Head on down to the southern side of the Smokies and hop on board the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for a memorable holiday experience. As you depart the depot in Bryson City, NC, the train comes to life with the sights and sounds of the motion picture soundtrack from The Polar Express. You'll journey through quiet wilderness all the way to the north pole for a chance to visit with Santa Claus himself!
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Pigeon Forge Snow
While East Tennessee weather might keep things a little too warm for a white Christmas, you can still experience all the fun of real snow at this indoor snow tubing park on Teaster Lane. Pigeon Forge Snow is the first facility in the US offering real snow throughout the whole year to create a 35,000 square foot indoor playground. Ride down the tubing hills or purchase a combo package that includes time for making snow angels or having a snowball fight.
Pigeon Forge Snow
Rowdy Bear Smoky Mountain Snowpark
If you'd rather enjoy the crispy winter air during an outdoor snow tubing adventure, check out the thrilling Rowdy Bear Smoky Mountain Snowpark this holiday season. With the longest and fastest outdoor snow tubing in the area, your whole group is guaranteed to have a blast racing down the hill together. You can even purchase your tickets online before your trip.
Rowdy Bear Smoky Mountain Snowpark
Crave Golf Club
Got a sweet tooth? Check out the decked-out candy Christmas at Crave Golf Club during November and December. The scenery is spectacular with thousands of ornaments and lights surrounding both the indoor and outdoor mini golf courses. You can even get your photo taken with Santa Claus and the Christmas Grouch during select dates in December.
Crave Golf ClubLooking for even more holiday spirit? Check out some of the amazing Christmas shows happening throughout November and December. The Winterfest event calendar is also stacked with so many fun things to do on your trip.
