| The Smoky Mountains are a great place to visit | | | | plenty of friends and family around to keep you |
| during the winter months. A blanket of snow and | | | | warm. Each guest receives a party favor to use |
| the cool crisp air turns these mountains into a | | | | while ringing in the New Year. And it's yours to |
| winter wonderland and a perfect place to bring in | | | | have as a keepsake of the special evening. Not |
| the New Year. That's right... the quaint town of | | | | sure you can afford a New Year's celebration |
| Gatlinburg throws a street party on New Year's | | | | right after all that holiday shopping? Believe it or |
| Eve that gives Times Square a run for its money. | | | | not, admission to this street party is absolutely |
| This combination of music, fireworks and the | | | | free! |
| traditional count down to the New Year is truly | | | | The party really gets started once the New Year |
| spectacular. | | | | arrives. You'll be amazed at the incredible |
| Begin the evening at one of Gatlinburg's fantastic | | | | fireworks display that lights up the sky. This |
| restaurants. It doesn't matter if you're interested | | | | pyrotechnic work of art is a memorable way to |
| in casual or elegant dining, Gatlinburg has | | | | begin the New Year. In the mood to dance? A |
| something for everyone. Take your pick from | | | | live DJ will also be on hand to provide all the music |
| well-known chains to specialty restaurants like | | | | needed to dance the night away with friends or |
| tearooms and steakhouses. Whatever you're in | | | | that someone special. With all that it has to offer, |
| the mood for, you'll find it here with prices that fit | | | | it's easy to see why Gatlinburg's New Year's Eve |
| every budget. | | | | Ball Drop and Street Party has been called "The |
| The Space Needle in Gatlinburg is the place to be | | | | best New Year's Eve show in the South." |
| for your New Year's celebration. Standing over | | | | Once you've rested from your night of |
| 400 feet high, this attraction is home to | | | | celebration, be sure to check out the many other |
| Gatlinburg's 21st Annual New Year's Eve Ball Drop | | | | winter events the Smoky Mountains have to |
| and Street Party. Just like you've seen on | | | | offer. The Trolley Ride of Lights is a great way |
| television, the Space Needle uses a ball to count | | | | to take in the millions of bulbs that transform |
| down the time until the arrival of the New Year. | | | | Gatlinburg into a display of winter magic. Named a |
| The count down begins at 11:00 pm, but don't | | | | Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, |
| worry about being cold. With thousands of visitors | | | | Gatlinburg's Winter Magic is a magnificent sight |
| expected to show up for the festivities, they'll be | | | | that people of every age are sure to enjoy. |
