Seasonal Family Festivities

7 Places to Visit | Plan for 3-4 days

Tennessee is the gift which is as much a delight to give as to receive. This winter bless your family with a trip to Tennessee. Celebrate the season at the Christmas on the Mountain festival at Fall Creek Falls State Park the first weekend in December. Later in the season, take a train ride through Southern Appalachia with Santa Claus during the second weekend in December.

Bring your family to see the Speedway in light in Bristol. Move south towards holiday shows, winter lights and delicious foods at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge. As you drive through Pigeon Forge, see the sights of Winterfest. Finish your family vacation at Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights. Stay at the nearby Lookout Lake Bed and Breakfast and enjoy luxury with your whole family. East Tennessee is lit up and waiting to put you in the holiday spirit.

Lookout Lake Bed & Breakfast

Chattanooga, TN
Contemporary home, sixty peaceful acres, private lake and gazebo. Minutes to town and attractions. Groups ...more

Southern Appalachia Railway Museum Santa Train

Oak Ridge, TN
Enjoy this train ride with a visit from Santa and talks about Oak Ridge history. Admission charge. ...more

Christmas on the Mountain

Pikeville, TN
Fall Creek Falls State Park - Join us for a weekend of Yuletide fun, Christmas carols, and gifts for the ...more

Speedway in Lights

Bristol, TN
Over a million lights displayed along a four-mile driving course, ice-skating rink and Santa’s village. ...more

20th Annual Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas

Pigeon Forge, TN
Featuring special holiday shows and over four million lights and award-winning holiday entertainment. ...more

Smoky Mountain Winterfest

Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & Sevierville, TN
The gateway towns to the Smokies turn into a winter wonderland with over two million lights and fantastic ...more

Rock City's Enchanted Garden of Lights

Chattanooga, TN
This award-winning, light extravaganza features more than 30 holiday scenes and over a million lights tha ...more

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