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Posted by Jon Hoffman in Things To Do
Do you have Thanksgiving weekend off from work? Why not spend that time – or even longer – in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains? Here are 10 reasons why that's a great idea for you and your entire family.
November tends to be clear and dry here in the Tennessee Smokies. Quite often skies are blue, the air is crisp, and temperatures are pleasantly brisk – 50s and 60s at lower elevations, cooler at higher altitudes, with a chance of picturesque snow at the topmost peaks. Ideal hiking and biking weather!
The Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge area is famous for its family-friendly restaurants. And most of these legendary eateries are open on Thanksgiving Day. Some even offer special Thanksgiving menus featuring tender roast turkey and succulent ham, complete with all the trimmin's. With their cozy settings and friendly staff, they'll make you feel right at home.
Prefer to savor your holiday feast in the comfort of your Smoky Mountains cabin? You'll be glad to know that many local restaurants offer scrumptious Thanksgiving takeout.
Wondering what to do on Thanksgiving night? Come to the Titanic Museum at 2134 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, at 7 p.m. for a magnificent display of outdoor fireworks to celebrate the holiday season. Perfect ending to a perfect day!
This year, the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community will host its annual holiday show from November 23 through December 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg.
Drop by this free event to browse unique gifts galore, including hand-stitched quilts, hand-thrown pottery, hand-dipped candles, hand-tooled leather bags, hand-carved wooden treasures, exquisite handmade jewelry, and more.
Starting the evening of November 13, the Tennessee Smokies will glisten with over five million festive lights as the area launches its annual Winterfest celebration. Take a leisurely drive along the Pigeon Forge Parkway to see eye-popping LED displays depicting the Twelve Days of Christmas and more.
Prefer to leave the driving to someone else? Board one of the comfy heated trolleys that depart downtown Gatlinburg every winter evening for a magical guided tour through the region's Christmas light show.
All your favorite Smoky Mountains attractions will be open during Thanksgiving weekend – including Dollywood, The Island at Pigeon Forge, and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. And, since November is technically the off-season, these spots will be somewhat less crowded than they'd be at mid-summer or during the peak of fall foliage. Enjoy!
If you've never seen a Smoky Mountains dinner show, now's your perfect chance. Throughout Thanksgiving and onward, Dolly Parton's Stampede, Country Tonite, the Hatfields and McCoy, and other iconic shows will stage stunning holiday specials complete with glittering lights and fun-filled visits from Santa.
Contact Volunteer Cabin Rentals right away to reserve the perfect cabin for an unforgettable family Thanksgiving.
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