Celebrate the Holiday Season at Country Tonite in Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge

Celebrate the magic of the season at the No. 1 show in the Smokies — Country Tonite! Starting November 1, the Country Tonite cast will be presenting your holiday favorites in their Christmas show. Enjoy wonderful Christmas songs performed with awesome choreography on a beautifully decorated stage. The signature Country Tonite style of music ranging from contemporary country to sweet Southern gospel will be performed for all your favorite holiday tunes. The Country Tonite cast is comprised of talented entertainers from all over the country. In addition to the regular stage stars, you will also see Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. This heartwarming show will get you in the perfect mood for the holiday season. For tickets and showtimes, follow this link.

Rainforest Adventures Discovery Zoo

Take a trip down under right in the Smokies in the Aussie Walkabout exhibit at the Rainforest Adventures Discovery Zoo. The spectacular exhibit features awesome animals from Australia including kangaroos, wallabies, goats, sheep, pygmies, and beautiful Australian birds. Australia’s wildlife lives in a dangerous balance being on a continent that is constantly teetering back and forth between droughts. So the wet climate in Gatlinburg is actually perfect for all of these creatures! The rest of the zoo is devoted to animals from the rainforest meaning lots of monkeys! Visitors will find capuchin monkeys, ring tail lemurs, and coatimundis. The zoo boasts more than 600 animals representing over 130 species. You will not want to miss this unique zoo on your next trip to the Smokies! For ticket information and hours, click on this link.

The city is nestled at the foot of the Smoky Mountains so the big question is whether to stay in a rustic cabin in the mountains with a fantastic view of Gatlinburg or stay in a luxurious hotel in the city with spectacular views of the mountains! No matter where you choose, you are bound to enjoy your stay in Gatlinburg – Pigeon Forge!