Each year a New Year’s resolution is made to bring out the best version of yourself. This year, treat yourself and the family to a wonderful vacation getaway as part of your resolution. That’s right, a New Year’s resolution to make the trip out to Gatlinburg is just what everyone needs. Travel to Gatlinburg offers guests plenty of fun to experience all year round. Here is why you need to make a trip to Gatlinburg a part of your New Year’s resolution this upcoming year:
Explore the Winter
A visit to Gatlinburg in the winter is made complete when you experience the slopes up at Ober Gatlinburg. This is your ideal skiing destination during the day where you can enjoy multiple runs down the mountain. Getting to Ober Gatlinburg is as easy as taking the gondola from Downtown Gatlinburg. Up on the mountain you can utilize their gear rental shop to have everything you need and take a lesson or two to catch back up again on your skills. You will find fresh powder during the winter and exciting slopes to explore. Now that is how to visit Gatlinburg during the winter.
Local Attractions
Gatlinburg is also home to a variety of local attractions that will make any visit worth it. Downtown Gatlinburg is home to local favorites such as the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Here you can expect to find wonderful habitats full of colorful fish and critters. Walk underneath the glass tunnel as you see sharks and other animals swimming around you. If cars are more your excitement you can visit the Hollywood Star Cars Museum. This local museum houses actual cars used in some big Hollywood movies such as the Batmobile from the original batman movies! You cannot visit Gatlinburg without going up to the top of the Gatlinburg Space Needle. This 407-foot tower has a spacious observation deck up top where you can look all around you. The base of the tower also features a huge arcade and tasty restaurant too. Don’t miss out on these local attractions!
More Fun in Gatlinburg
All of this can be explored during your New Year’s resolution to Travel to Gatlinburg. Our vacation home is a joy for all ages to come and experience. Our vacation rentals will be more than enough to keep you comfortable throughout your stay here in the area.
The perfect New Year’s celebration in Gatlinburg is a mixture of fireworks, exotic dining, and adventure. Whether you came to the city as a family or are in for a solo evening of fun, there is something for everyone to explore on this special night. Here’s what a New Year’s in Gatlinburg looks like.
New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks
Dubbed the best New Year’s show in the vast American South, you already have a rough idea of what to expect. It is an iconic show that has held its ground from 1987 to date.
As the name suggests, it is a show of fireworks that runs deep in Tennessee’s heritage. Once it is midnight on the night of New Year’s Eve, these fireworks blast off creating quite a magnificent scene over Tennessee’s skies.
Walk Through the Woods
In a city with such a diverse ecosystem, fireworks cannot be the only thing that entices you on New Year’s Eve. There is more to your New Year’s adventures in the city beyond those blasts.
One valuable alternative is heading out for a walk in the woods. Ardent hikers find Gatlinburg to be exciting for obvious reasons. The views of nature out there on New Year make the walk worth it.
Water Park Adventures
Apart from exploring the woods, this city is also home to multiple water parks. When looking for family-friendly activities to usher in the New Year, these parks easily come to your rescue.
If your interest is in more adrenaline-jerking moments, the smoky mountains of the city have a lot of that to offer. White water rafting is one of those exciting sports that will make your day colorful.
Exotic Dining at Its Best
The next phase of your New Year’s experience in Tennessee revolves around sampling foods unique to the area. Exotic dining is a crucial part of the experience that you can’t afford to miss. For kids, this might be the most fun part of all.
Restaurants in the city have special menus for the night with separate ones for kids. Also, there is a wide range of drinks for you to sample. If you are out with friends, party the night away as you usher in a New Year’s in Gatlinburg and a better experience.
Rent A Cabin
Talk of Tennessee’s tranquil atmosphere and Gatlinburg’s natural splendor, holiday cabins in the city are designed as luxurious spaces featuring high-end amenities that complement your holidays in Tennessee. Contact us today to book your cabins.
We are all looking forward to leaving 2020 in the rear-view mirror and looking ahead to 2021. If you are like most who had a rough year, it is time to start planning for a New Year’s celebration like no other. Look no further than Gatlinburg for your New Year’s festivities as our vacation destination features exciting events and activities that will help bring in the new year with style and excitement. Enjoy New Year’s Eve in Gatlinburg!
Gatlinburg New Year’s Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks
While many events around the country have been cancelled, Gatlinburg has one of the few New Year’s Eve events still being planned. The New Year’s Eve Ball Drop & Fireworks is scheduled to take place on December 31st where you can celebrate the holiday with others in the area. The event takes place at the intersection of Parkway and Historic Nature Trail, where you can get a clear view of the Space Needle. This 400-foot-tall building has the ball and countdown so you can see exactly when 2021 hits. The fireworks show is choreographed with special music and rhythmic LED lights for a one-of-a-kind display. Please do not forget your masks, as thousands of individuals attend this popular event.
Enjoy the Hiking Trails
Gatlinburg is located in the Smoky Mountains where you can find picturesque trails on which to hike. The summer and fall seasons are extremely popular for travelers and the trails will often busy. However, the winter season sees less individuals active on the trails, allowing you to enjoy some space. We recommend the Old Sugarlands Trail found just 5 minutes outside of town. For a variety of trails of all experience levels, look into the Twin Creeks Trail. Since it is winter and there will be snow, we recommend dressing warm for you hikes in the area!
Take a Winery Tour
You can stay warm by indulging yourself in locally produced wines from local wineries. Many tour companies provide winery tours that will take you to several different destinations without you having to worry about driving. Grab a bottle or two and take them back to your vacation rental to relax!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Gatlinburg
As you can see, there is no shortage of excitement here in Gatlinburg for New Year’s Eve. Book one of our vacation rentals today and celebrate the arrival of 2021 in Gatlinburg!