Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Spring Thaw.....Wake up to fun!

After a record-breaking winter, we're ALL ready for Spring! Come visit Gatlinburg before the crowds arrive! You'll find less traffic, less waiting and great deals on lodging, shopping and meals! There's plenty to do, even before Dollywood reopens on March 27, with the Festival of Nations. Join us for Smoky Mountain Springfest!

The new Penguin Exhibit will be launched at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies!

The Santas are returning, so you never know where you'll bump into those twinkling eyes and droll smile. They will all turn out in their Santa finery for the Holly and Shamrock Parade on March 13 in downtown Gatlinburg.

The mountains begin to don their wildflower array this month, so your scenic drives and hikes are awash with their delicate beauty. This all culminates in the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in April.

The Arts and Crafts Community Show fills the Gatlinburg Convention Center with some of the finest examples of tradition mountain arts: woodcarving, painting, jewelry making, candles, candy, furniture....get a jump start on your 2010 gift-giving with some truly unique ideas. Show begins March 31 through April 3.

http://www.eventsgatlinburg.com/search.aspx?spring=1
http://www.dollywood.com/calendar.aspx