January is a busy month for
Gatlinburg TN. People are visiting from all over. The
townsfolk have everything decorated in celebration of the winter
season. From January 1 until February 28 Gatlinburg Tennessee will be
celebrating Winterfest. During Winterfest visitors will be welcomed
into town by lights, decorations and the storefronts are reflecting
the winter colors. The winter nights are illuminated by over 2
million lights arranged in different shapes that have become
synonymous with the winter months. The lights won’t come down once
the holidays are over. Gatlinburg keeps them up until the winter
months come to an end. Bring out the kids for this special treat.
Every one of all ages will enjoy the scenery during January.
Businesses will light up their store and decorate for a little
healthy competition to see who has the best decorations in different
categories. The Trolley Ride of Lights will take those who want to
see all the lights throughout Gatlinburg to see some spectacular
light displays. The ride starts at Ripley’s Aquarium every Saturday
night and they take you on a guided tour so you can look at the
lights and take pictures.
The
Ghost Walk of Gatlinburg begins at the beginning of January. It’s a night-time walk
that lasts around an hour and is about a one mile walk. A guide will
lead the way dressed in costume carrying a lantern to add dramatic
effect. Don’t worry about being chased around during this
experience. They just tell you stories of murder and mayhem and walk
you through one of Gatlinburg’s most historic and haunted places.
You can hear stories of local legends, tall-tales, and murder.
Reservations are required for this nightly walk. The tours leave at
9:00, 10:30 and midnight. Don’t be scared of the dark, that’s what adds
to the scare.
January obviously has cooler temperatures leaving it to be the
perfect weather for skiing and snowboarding. Bundle up and hit the
slopes for an adventure on your escape to the Gatlinburg, TN. If
it’s the first attempt at skiing or snowboarding then
Ober
Gatlinburg offers classes for you to take so you can quickly be on
your way to being a pro. If skiing or snowboarding isn’t your thing
then Ober Gatlinburg also offers an indoor ice skating rink. A whole
day of fun can be had at Ober Gatlinburg during the winter months.
If there’s not enough snow on the ground don’t worry, Ober Gatlinburg
makes sure you have something to ski or snowboard on. They have snow
machines that will blow fake snow on the ground so you won’t have to
miss a day.
January is like no other month. The weather is crisp and cold.
There’s nothing like walking around downtown Gatlinburg
Tennessee with the snow falling
down and then retiring to your
Gatlinburg cabin to snuggle up in a hot tub. There’s always
something to do whether it be one of the many
Gatlinburg attractions or strolling through one of the
many
shops.
