What to Pack for Christmas In Your Smoky Mountain Cabin

Spending the holidays away from home can be a wonderful thing. If you're getting away as a couple, a cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains couldn't be a more romantic way to to spend a winter weekend. If you're traveling with the family, a Christmas trip to Gatlinburg, TN, is a great adventure for everyone. But no matter who you're spending your holidays away with this year, it's important that you feel just as comfortable in your cozy cabin as you would at home for the holidays. Fireplaces, plush bedding, and an inviting atmosphere ensure that our cabins will be

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Spend Christmas in a Smoky Mountain Cabin

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Spending Christmas weekend with the ones you love is an incredible blessing. It is a time for laughter, warmth, sharing and love. Christmas is my favorite holiday, and I love all the things associated with it. I love the festive music, the delicious smells, the twinkling lights, and the amazing food. But most importantly, I love the time I get with my family. If you're spending the holidays with your family in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge this year, here are a few ideas for Christmas in the cabin: Watch a movie. There is no shortage of Christmas movies for the

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Holiday Gift Guide for Hikers

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Christmas is right around the corner, and it seems to have a way of sneaking up on us every year. Like me, you probably have the best of intentions when it comes to holiday shopping. I always plan to start months in advance to avoid long lines, crowded malls and shopper's block; however, it is often inevitable that November quickly passes and December is upon me before I have time to even finish writing out my Christmas list. But for the hikers on my list (of which there are several), I don't have to do too much hunting. Gatlinburg and

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A Gatlinburg Parade of Christmas Lights

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One of the most beloved events in Gatlinburg each year is the Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade. Bundle up, grab a hot cup of cocoa, bring along the kids and enjoy the show! This year's 37th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade promises to be better than ever. With impressive floats, exciting music and lots of lights, you definitely won't be disappointed. Starting at 7:30 pm on Friday, December 7th2012, the Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade will travel through the streets of downtown Gatlinburg. In the past, there have been more than 80,000 spectators, so get there early for a

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5 Christmas Events during December

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If you've been keeping up with what's going on in Gatlinburg through our blog, then you know that the city's calendar is packed, particularly during the winter holidays. If you're spending some time in the Great Smoky Mountains this holiday season, here are a few events during December that you won't want to miss: Winter Magic Tunes and Tales – From 5 pm to 9 pm on December 3rd, 9th and 10th, and 16th and 17th, the city of Gatlinburg will be giving visitors and locals a classic Christmas experience. Directed by Deborah Hicks, carolers (most being members of the

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The 75th Annual Great Smoky Christmas Arts & Crafts Show

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Thanksgiving just ended, which means all the stores are packed with Christmas décor and it's time to start shopping. Christmas is just weeks away and Gatlinburg is in full-on holiday mode. A nip in the air provides the perfect atmosphere for bundling up in scarves, mittens and warm jackets. Millions of lights will soon brighten the city streets, cinnamon and pine fills the air and the sounds of the season are inviting. As always, Gatlinburg is celebrating in style – the Great Smoky Christmas Arts & Crafts Show is no exception. From November 26th through December 2nd, the Great Smoky

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5 Reason to Stay in Your Cabin in November

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Fall is a very busy time in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, etc.) are coming up soon, and people are flocking to the Great Smoky Mountains to celebrate. The city calendar is packed with events like crafts shows and food festivals, so there is no shortage of things to do in town. There are, however, plenty of reasons to stay inside! Your cozy mountain cabin will be warm and inviting, and with your family or friends around you, staying inside is a great option. Have a movie marathon. All of our cabin rentals have

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2012 Festival of Trees in Gatlinburg

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I basically love everything about the Christmas season. My all-time favorite are the Christmas trees! Each year, I start itching to get out the Christmas decorations way too soon, and I start fiddling through the ornaments that have been tucked away for a year – all this before I can even buy a tree. If I could fit them, I would put trees in every room of the house. I love the way a string of lights makes a tree sparkle, and I love how there are so many different ornaments to choose from; I can make my tree traditional,

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Gatlinburg’s 2012 Trolley Ride of Lights

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Gatlinburg kicked off the holiday season on November 7th by switching on the millions of LED lights which brighten the city each year with holiday cheer. The streets sparkle and shops smell of cinnamon, spruce and spices as Thanksgiving and Christmas are on their way. As always, Gatlinburg will celebrate in a big way. It is a really warm and inviting place to be during the holidays! Lighted displays throughout the city will feature foxes, deer, dancing snowmen, fountains, a rocking horse, happy children, candles, Christmas trees and more. All of the lights in the more than $1.6 million custom

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Winter Magic in Gatlinburg TN

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The Great Smoky Mountains are a fabulous place to be during the holiday season. All of the sights, sounds and smells you associate with a Southern Thanksgiving and Christmas are here in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Local restaurants feature seasonal dishes such as turkey and dressing, cornbread, ham and pumpkin pie. Area attractions are decorated with pumpkins, snowflakes, Santa Claus figures and holly berries. Shops smell of cinnamon and spice, and carolers fill the air with beautiful music. It is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway or a family vacation. From November 7th to February 28th, Gatlinburg will

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