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Guests line up outside of Paula Deen's Family Kitchen at The Island in Pigeon Forge on Christmas Eve (photo by Morgan Overholt/TheSmokies.com)
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What’s open on Christmas in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg 2020

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If you’re spending Christmas in the Smokies, you’re in luck! In our very biased opinion, it’s one of the best places to be during the holidays. There are millions of lights to see during Winterfest, …

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If you feel like Dolly Parton has been busy lately, you would be correct. Between saving the world, writing music and putting out new Christmas albums, she’s seemingly always working on new content for fans …

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There’s a real-life Polar Express train ride in Bryson City, NC

12/12/2020 John Gullion 1

Bryson City, a small town located in Western North Carolina, is home to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train ride for 10 months out of the year. But each November and December, it is the …

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Dolly Parton reveals her favorite thing about Christmas at Dollywood

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Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas is underway now through Jan. 3, 2021. And as a special treat to promote Dolly Parton’s award-winning Smoky Mountain Christmas theme park event, the Appalachian queen herself is sharing her most …

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10 places to get photos with Santa in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg

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This year has been a strange year for everyone, perhaps even Santa. But don’t worry, Santa Claus is still making his rounds to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and surrounding areas in 2020. Here are the top …

Guests ice skate at Wilderness at the Smokies (photo courtesy of Wilderness at the Smokies)
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Ice skate on a ‘frozen wave pool’ at Wilderness at the Smokies in 2020

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The holidays are all about traditions, which is why Wilderness at the Smokies is excited to announce it is bringing back its outdoor ice skating rink Nov. 13, 2020-Jan. 10, 2021. “Being outside in the fresh …

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Top 8 holiday shops, gift ideas in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg

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The tourism industry of Sevier County was born of the beauty of the mountains. Majestic. Regal. Accessible to large parts of the U.S. population by reasonable car ride.  The Smokies’ beauty is the foundation on …

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Top 6 ways to experience snow in the Smokies

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Winter is coming. For many, a trip to the Smokies in the winter months means an opportunity to see snow in the mountains. But actually finding snow, can be tricky. Does it snow in the …

The Island in Pigeon Forge is open year round including Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (individual store hours may vary) (photo by Morgan Overholt/TheSmokies.com)
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Top 5 free things to do in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg at Christmas 2020

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Sevier County is no place to be broke during the holidays. The heavy commercialization of Christmas is a steam-roller of bright lights, holiday style, consumption and celebration all wrapped into one giant festive ball that …

The ever-popular Enchanted Winter at Anakeesta event is set to officially kick off Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 and run through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 (photo by Morgan Overholt/TheSmokies.com)
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Anakeesta Enchanted Christmas event begins Monday, Nov. 23

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The Christmas season is a very popular time to visit the Great Smoky Mountains, due in large part to the area’s popular Winterest event. Many attractions also get into the Christmas spirit with decorations and …

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