Best time to visit Gatlinburg, TN

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5 THINGS TO DO IN GATLINBURG, TN (OCTOBER 17 - OCTOBER 27)

Hummingbird Migration

Hummingbird Migration

late March–mid-May | early July–October • nature

Behold the world's most adorable wee birds throughout Tennessee

Tail of the Dragon Road at Deals Gap

Tail of the Dragon Road at Deals Gap

April–October • activity

An extremely curvy drive between North Carolina and Tennessee, excellent for motorcycles and sport cars

Fall Colors in Gatlinburg, TN

Fall Colors in Gatlinburg, TN

mid-October–early November • nature

The getaway to the Great Smoky Mountains bestows some of the best fall foliage displays in Tennessee

Little River Road

Little River Road

June | October (all year round) • activity

A scenic ride in the Great Smokie Mountains

Dollywood Harvest Festival

Dollywood Harvest Festival

September 20–October 30, 2023 • event

Fall-themed entertainment at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains

7 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Synchronous Fireflies

Synchronous Fireflies

out of rangelate May–mid-June • nature

The symphony of light in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Smoky Mountain Air Show

Smoky Mountain Air Show

unconfirmedSeptember 10, 2023 • event

Blue Angels and others headline the top aviation event in Knoxville

Gatlinburg Christmas Parade

Gatlinburg Christmas Parade

out of rangeDecember 2, 2022 • event

One of the most popular annual events in Gatlinburg

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve

out of rangeDecember 31  • event

The biggest party of the year in the Great Smoky Mountains

Gatlinburg Christmas Lights

Gatlinburg Christmas Lights

out of rangemid-November–mid-February • event

From light displays to Christmas trees and shows – Tennessee Smokies is a must-see in the winter

GSM Hot Air Balloon Festival

GSM Hot Air Balloon Festival

out of rangeAugust 19, 2023 • event

Ballooning and fun activities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Smoky Mountains Winterfest

Smoky Mountains Winterfest

out of rangeNovember 13, 2022–February 19, 2023 • event

Visit cozy mountain towns nestled near the Smokies to explore the twinkling winter wonderland

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