Treat your family to a special Thanksgiving getaway to Gatlinburg TN this year! Gatlinburg is the perfect place to kick off the holiday season as the Parkway comes alive with millions of sparkling lights, plus you will find plenty of tempting restaurants for your Thanksgiving feast! Whether you have young children or grandparents in your family, everyone will enjoy this special time of year in the Smoky Mountains! Here are the top 4 reasons why families love spending Thanksgiving in Gatlinburg:
1. Fantastic Options for a Delicious Thanksgiving Meal
One of the top reasons why families love spending Thanksgiving in Gatlinburg is because there are a wide variety of options for a delicious Thanksgiving meal! You will not only find that many of your favorite Gatlinburg restaurants are open for business, but many offer a special menu on turkey day! Celebrate at Anakeesta, where you can enjoy several fantastic dining options, including the Cliff Top Restaurant or the Smokehouse! Other popular dining destinations include Chesapeake’s, the Melting Pot, Smoky Mountain Brewery, and the Seasons of Ober Restaurant!
2. Perfect Time to Experience the Winterfest of Lights
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to experience the Winterfest of Lights, a magical wonderland where millions of twinkling lights shine on the Parkway through Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg! Many of the light displays feature animals indigenous to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, such as deer, foxes, squirrels and rabbits! This is a great way to kick off the holiday season with your family and friends, so pack the car and take a scenic drive down the Parkway!
3. Gatlinburg’s Festival of Trees
If you are lucky enough to be in town during Thanksgiving, you can enjoy Gatlinburg’s Festival of Trees! This special event takes place throughout the Thanksgiving weekend and features a room full of ornately decorated Christmas trees, a children’s craft and play area, live entertainment, and photos with Santa Claus! The best part is that admission to the festival is free, but donations to the Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains are greatly appreciated! Gatlinburg’s Festival of Trees is located at the W. L. Mills Conference Center at stoplight #8.
4. Beautiful Accommodations at Our Hotel in Downtown Gatlinburg
Another reason why families love spending Thanksgiving in Gatlinburg is to take advantage of our beautiful accommodations! Our hotel is conveniently situated in downtown Gatlinburg so that you can easily walk to many shops, restaurants, and attractions! We are also just minutes away from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park where you can take a hike to work off that Thanksgiving meal! We offer a variety of comfortable room variations to meet your needs, such as Deluxe King Rooms, Family Suites, Penthouse Suites and more! While staying with us, enjoy all types of wonderful amenities including a complimentary full hot breakfast, free wireless Internet access, and an enclosed heated swimming pool!
Check out all of the rooms at our hotel in downtown Gatlinburg today to enjoy the perfect Thanksgiving in Gatlinburg! We look forward to seeing you soon!