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This holiday season, take your family on an adventure like no other to the Great Smoky Mountains. During your visit you will need somewhere stay and Gatlinburg is the ideal spot just for that. Our vacation rentals are sure to keep you comfortable all stay long and close to the places you want to see in the area. Of course, you cannot forget about family traditions, especially when it comes to Christmas dinner. Enjoying a delicious meal with loved ones is always a much cherished occasion. Luckily, many restaurants in Gatlinburg offer dine-in services or take out on Christmas Day. You can also prepare a feast at your vacation rental with the features found inside. Here are the best ways to enjoy your Christmas dinner in Gatlinburg:

Dining In Here in Gatlinburg

Being on vacation may give you the idea to make the most of your time and skip out on being in the kitchen all Christmas Day. Instead, check out the local restaurants here in Gatlinburg that remain open on the holiday. Gatlinburg is known as a vacation destination, so many of the restaurants will remain open on Christmas Day, which you will not find in most places.

If you are in the mood for pizza on Christmas, you will have options from which to choose, including Pizzeria of Gatlinburg or PizzaRio. If Italian is on the mind but you want more options than pizza, go check out Best Italian Parkway or Best Italian Café and Pizzeria. Tennessee sure loves its beef, so make sure to check out the local steakhouses on Christmas Day. Open restaurants include Cherokee Grill & Steakhouse or Burg Steakhouse. It may come as surprise to find plenty of seafood options here in Gatlinburg, but they do exist. Perhaps there is none here in town quite as famous as Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. This restaurant is a favorite among both adults and children so everyone has a great time here. For Mexican cuisine, you will find Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina and No Way Jose’s Cantina.

If you enjoy having a pint of craft beer with your meal you will find Smoky Mountain Brewery to be just what you are looking for. Gatlinburg also features plenty of fine dining establishments to where dinner is a little more exquisite. Stop by The Melting Pot for some fondue deliciousness. These are just a few of the many restaurants you will find open on Christmas Day. There is no travel destination with this many options than Gatlinburg.

Order Takeout

Enjoying a meal out in public is always a welcome experience, but if you prefer to keep it to just the family, you can always order takeout from some local restaurants. As seen in the dine-in restaurants, you will find plenty of pizzerias here in town ready to serve you. Pizza is always a favorite for many families and is a great way for a casual Christmas dinner back at your vacation rental. Best Italian Café and Pizzeria will have you covered if you choose to order your food to go. In addition to your favorite pizzas you can also order side options such as garlic knots, calzones, and pasta dishes. Bubba Gump Shrimp Company can also take your order to go with favorite menu items such as fried shrimp, po boys, pasta, and more. Many Chinese and Indian restaurants will remain open on Christmas Day for takeout as well. Some options may include North China Restaurant and Lee’s Fusion Café. You will have a near endless options in front of you here in Gatlinburg.

Prepare a Feast in Your Vacation Rental

Of course, you can always stick around your vacation rental and prepare a meal on your own. This is a great way to prepare what you want from the comfort of your property. Our vacation rentals offer spacious gourmet kitchens that feature all of the essential cutlery and cooking utensils. Extended countertops offer all the room you need to prepare your meal with our ingredients. You will find full-size appliances that offer more than enough room to cook all of your entrees at once. All you need to do is purchase the ingredients that local markets and grocers will have. Sit down at the dining room table where your Christmas dinner in Gatlinburg can finally take place at. Keep your traditions alive here in Gatlinburg.

Gatlinburg Is Fun for the Holidays

You will not find a more inviting destination than Gatlinburg this year for the holidays. Book your favorite vacation rental today and see how your family can relax for the week. Our properties are sure to keep you entertained and close to all of these dining options.