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As temperatures drop, it’s time to shop. Get a head start on the holidays this winter in Gatlinburg. Local retailers’ shelves are chock-full of eclectic gifts, décor items and cozy collectibles sure to put you in the giving spirit. Grab a cup of something warm and take a tour of some of our favorite

Before we countdown, the clock strikes midnight and we set our New Year’s resolutions, you must check a few Gatlinburg essentials off your list. Winter in the Smoky Mountains is a special time of year. From tasty treats and holiday spirit everywhere, there is no better place to be your home away

Lights, Christmas trees, festivities, snow, gifts and, of course, family are the core components of every Hallmark Holiday movie. Their novelty but earnest view of the season reminds us the importance of holiday traditions. This winter, Gatlinburg invites visitors to create their own Hallmark

Winter is a beautiful time of year to visit Gatlinburg. The snowcapped mountains are beautiful, and everything seems to slow down when the temperatures drop. If you’re looking for some of the best views in Gatlinburg this winter, don’t miss out on these great locations when it snows.

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Gatlinburg is a city known for its charm and beauty, and winter is no exception. From magical holiday traditions to pristine skiing slopes, Gatlinburg offers plenty of ways to delight in the season's best activities. Discover the best of Gatlinburg’s inspiring landscapes and small-town allures when

No need to wait for warm weather to find family fun in Gatlinburg. Kids of all ages will get a kick out of these winning winter activities. Adventures await, from slopes to trails, while skill-building classes, mind-blowing curiosities, and friendly competitions can’t lose with the young at heart.

Gatlinburg’s local experts on the outlandish and eccentric, Ripley’s has presented Halloween programming for decades. This year’s Annual Fright Nights invite you to check into the year-round haunted house for a dreadful stay. Truly scary, Ripley’s prohibits children under 6 from entering Fright

Celebrate the season with a visit to The Mysterious Mansion: As one of the creepiest houses in Gatlinburg for over 40 years, the Mysterious Mansion sits on River Road and is packed with all the things your nightmares are made of. Are you brave enough to take a walk through the mansion?

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Tricks and treats are plentiful during October in Gatlinburg. From family-friendly events to frights galore for the bravest souls, Gatlinburg has plenty of Halloween activities during Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival.

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Experience Ripley’s Fright Nights by stepping into

The most popular time to travel to Gatlinburg is definitely the fall because everywhere you look there is something remarkable to see; from a tiny orange leaf to whole hillsides bursting with color. We decided to put together this checklist for you to keep handy when it comes to finding some of the