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Christmas decorations near our condos in Pigeon Forge for rent.

3 Fantastic Christmas Attractions Near Our Condos in Pigeon Forge for Rent

Pigeon Forge is a very special area of the country; it has the combination of breathtaking mountain views, an amazing culture and great attractions that the whole family can enjoy. Add in the Christmas season to this amazing location and you get a winter wonderland that is in close competition with the wonders of Santa’s North Pole. If all this sounds great to you, then you should plan a visit to the Pigeon Forge area this Christmas season.

Of course, the first thing that goes into planning your trip is finding a great place to stay. There are many great places to stay throughout the Pigeon Forge area, however, not all of them will get you close to all the great Christmas attractions. Our condos in Pigeon Forge for rent will keep you in the middle of all the great attractions while providing you with a relaxing and comfortable lodging experience. Here’s a few of our favorite holiday attractions only minutes from our condos:

1. Christmas at Dollywood

Dollywood is an amazing experience no matter what time of the year, with amazing theme park rides, great food, and regional arts and crafts, Dollywood is a one of a kind experience. During Christmas, Dollywood becomes alive with holiday cheer, with 4 million twinkling lights, elaborate decorations and delicious holiday themed menus that will make your visit a memorable one. When you aren’t enjoying the decorations and the food, there are many holiday activities and performances that you will want to take part in during your visit.

Rudolph and his friends, Clarice, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster and Yukon Cornelius areAn illustration of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus.just a few of your favorite Christmas friends that you can see during your trip to Dollywood this Christmas. You can play games and visit with these characters at Rudolph’s Holly Jolly Junction, a magical area full of festive fun.

When you are finished visiting with Rudolph and friends, go and check out the two Christmas performances only featured at Dollywood. The first is Dollywood’s A Christmas Carol which is a never before seen adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. What makes this performance special is the cutting-edge holographic technology that brings Dolly Parton herself to the stage for each performance in the very special role of the Ghost of Christmas past. If you are looking to hear beautiful renditions of your holiday carols than Christmas in the Smokies is the show for you. This Dollywood musical Christmas tradition features a 12-member cast performing hometown holiday favorites that celebrate the joy of the season.

2. Winterfest

Maybe your favorite part of the holiday season is all the gorgeous twinkling lights. Pigeon Forge is home to one of the best displays of twinkling lights throughout the country, and you will want to spend hours admiring these lights. You can also enjoy the light displays at your own leisure while driving the Winterfest Lights Driving Tour. During the tour you will get to experience five million twinkling lights. You can pick up your tour guide at the Pigeon Forge Welcome Center at traffic light #0 or at the Fun Time Trolley office in Patriot Park, which is right down the street from our condos in Pigeon Forge for rent.  

The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge during the Christmas season.3. Christmas at The Old Mill

You need to get some last minute Christmas shopping in before December 25, The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge will provide you with a great shopping opportunity while allowing you to experience the cultural heritage of the area. The Old Mill Pigeon River Pottery is stocked for the season with one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts for your friends and family. For your younger friends and relatives the Old Mill Toy Bin is full of vintage, handmade and educational toys. For the sweet tooth in your family check out the homemade candies in The Old Mill Candy Kitchen. With so many great stores there is a little bit of everything, so your whole family will have an enjoyable and satisfying holiday season.

When you aren’t shopping, visit the two award-winning restaurants – The Old Mill Restaurant and The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille. Both restaurants will be serving delicious holiday favorites throughout December. This great location is only a few blocks from our condos in Pigeon Forge for rent so you can make multiple visits to these amazing restaurants throughout your trip.

Don’t forget to make plans to see a holiday show while you’re in Pigeon Forge!

Pigeon Forge will provide you with a Christmas wonderland that will make you adore the holidays this year. While you are checking out these fantastic attractions, take a look at our specials on our condos in Pigeon Forge to see how you can save money for your Christmas gifts this year.