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Titanic Museum Attraction: If you've never been to Titanic Museum Attraction on the Pigeon Forge parkway during the holiday season, the gorgeous displays inside and out are a must-see. Exchange greetings with the Titanic crew amongst the glittering lights and festive decor. Reservations are required to explore the museum, but the gift shop is open to the public every day - making it a great place to stop by for some Christmas shopping.
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Smoky Mountain Christmas Celebration at Dollywood: Dollywood is a 130-acre theme park in Pigeon Forge. It’s known for thrilling coasters, outstanding shows and parades, good eats and family-friendly fun. It transforms into a winter wonderland each year for the Smoky Mountain Christmas celebration. More than 6 million lights span across the park and a 50-foot Christmas tree serves as the centerpiece
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Visit ICE-This is an indoor winter wonderland at Gaylord Opryland Resort: Visit Gaylord Opryland Resort’s ICE with your kids and explore this fascinating indoor winter wonderland. This incredible event features a two-story-high ice slide, an amazing walk-through attraction, two million pounds (907,184 kilograms) of hued ice sculptures, hand-carved scenes from ‘A Christmas Story, a holiday movie, and a separate space in clear ice devoted to the Nativity. Learn about the family tale of A Christmas Story by viewing ice displays and interactive ice sculptures. Have a unique experience at this venue.
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Ober Mountain-Gatlinburg TN: Snow is blowing on Ober Mountain and preparation is underway to make this the BEST Winter Season yet! There’s no better way to get in the Winter spirit than visiting Ober Mountain during December where you can experience the Ice Bumper Cars, lace up some ice skates and take a spin around the ice while jamming out to some Holiday tunes, hop on the Carousel and go for a ride, go head to head in a one on one competition to be the fastest to get to the top first of the Rock Wall, and if you are more adventurous grab some skis, a snowboard, or a snow tub.
Hatfield and McCoy Christmas Disaster Dinner Show: The Hatfields and McCoys are two of the area's most famous feuding families, and even the holidays won't make them get along. Watch as they come together this Christmas season for a feud like no other with feats of strength, incredible stunts, plus holiday singing and dancing. Granny will be cooking up a holiday feast you won't want to miss, so bring your own feuding family and take part in the festivities
Winterfest 2024 on the Island in Pigeon Forge, TN: Winterfest at The Island in Pigeon Forge is unlike any experience in the Smokies with millions of lights, one of the region’s most spectacular Christmas tree, and more, our 23-acre property lights up as the sun goes down to create a holiday ambiance, you’re sure to love!
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Ride the North Pole Express with Santa at Tennessee Central Railway Museum: Go for a fun, festive train ride with Santa Claus and his elves by boarding the North Pole Express which you can find at Tennessee Central Railway Museum. Take great photos during your journey to make your Christmas holidays in Nashville more memorable. Enjoy shopping at the stores in Watertown, and feast on scrumptious food at local restaurants.
Visit the Deck the Hall of Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Have fun attending this event at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. This Nashville Christmas event usually begins with a tree lighting ceremony. If you and your kids visit during the weekends, you can enjoy taking photos with Santa. Have fun decorating a cookie, showing your creativity at ornament-making, and attending various holiday programs organized here.
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Go Shopping for gifts or yourself at the Christmas Village in Nashville: Plan to enjoy a great Christmas shopping experience by visiting Christmas Village when holidaying in Nashville. Around 30,000 shoppers and 260 merchants throughout the country are known to participate in this renowned event that is considered the oldest consumer function in the capital of Tennessee. Shop for a variety of things, such as seasonal gifts, beautiful jewelry, collectibles, toys, pottery, clothing for adults and kids, delicious foods, and many more. Have fun shopping for presents here.
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Spend the day at Pigeon Forge Snow: This is the first indoor snow facility in the entire United States that offers REAL snow all year long. This facility has been transformed into a Winter Wonderland complete with up to 12 lanes of snow tubing regardless of the time of year. Instead of using synthetic material, the attraction’s slopes are covered in genuine fresh powder.
In addition to tubing, Pigeon Forge Snow offers other classic winter activities. There is a snow play area where guests can build snowmen and make snow angels. The attraction also features a second level where parents can watch their children go tubing while enjoying a snack or a beverage.
Although the attraction boasts all the hallmarks of winter, guests won’t have to bundle up too much when they go snow tubing in Pigeon Forge. Pigeon Forge Snow has a comfortable temperature of around 60 – 70°F all year long.
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Witness the Jingle Beat at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway: One of the best family-friendly things to do in Nashville at Christmas is witnessing the grandeur of Jingle Beat at Fairgrounds Speedway. This 2-mile (3.21 km) drive-thru lights and sounds event is open to everyone. Jaws are guaranteed to drop after experiencing the flashy, coordinated visuals paired with upbeat holiday music. You don’t have to scramble through a crowd, your own vehicle is your front-row seat to this one-of-a-kind Christmas activity in Nashville. Nashville ups its holiday game every year; be sure not to miss any of it!
Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas Celebration; Take in all of the magic at Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas 2024 from the twinkling lights and towering Christmas trees to the holiday shows immersing yourself in the joy of the holidays.
At Dollywood, Christmas comes in many colors. Take a leisurely stroll through the park and marvel at the seasonal stories told through vibrant hues. From Santa’s Village adorned in classic red and green to the wintry blues and whites of Glacier Ridge, each corner of the park is a festive delight. Let twelve-foot-tall Christmas trees fill you with childlike wonder and the true spirit of the season.
Close the night off with spectacular Christmas shows, enjoy beloved Christmas traditions with family-favorite shows like Christmas in the Smokies and Twas the Night Before Christmas, spreading holiday cheer on our indoor stages. Then, venture outdoors to experience enchanting performances of Appalachian Christmas, Holiday Wild Roots, and O Holy Night all while indulging in hearty holiday dishes and seasonal sweet treats at Dollywood this Christmas. From savory pork belly and turkey skillets to delectable holiday cookies and cupcakes, satisfy your festive cravings and end your day on a sweet note!
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