Gatlinburg Winter Magic
Winter · Holiday & Seasonal

Gatlinburg Winter Magic

calendar_todayNovember 5, 2026 - February 15, 2027 location_onGatlinburg

About This Event

Millions of LED displays line the downtown Parkway and the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community - entirely free to walk or drive. Features the paid Trolley Ride of Lights for a narrated guided tour experience. Part of the Smoky Mountain Winterfest spanning Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg with over 15 million lights combined. Pro tip: park free at the Gatlinburg Welcome Center and take a trolley into downtown for ~$1/person to avoid traffic.

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Park FREE at the Gatlinburg Welcome Center and take a trolley into downtown for about $1/person - avoids all the traffic. Walking the Parkway and the Arts & Crafts Community loop is completely free and magical. The paid Trolley Ride of Lights is available for a narrated experience - book weekdays for shorter waits.

Holiday Family-Friendly Lights Winterfest Free

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