If you love being outside, you can’t beat a vacation in Gatlinburg TN! Located at the doorstep of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, our charming city offers a variety of wonderful outdoor adventures. When you stay with us, you will be near all of the best things to do in the great outdoors. To help you make the most of your vacation, look at these 6 outdoor activities in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains:

Gatlinburg is famous for its wonderful fudge and candy shops. No vacation in the Smokies is complete without sampling the area’s signature treat! When you stay at Sidney James Mountain Lodge you will be minutes away from all of the superb candy shops in Gatlinburg. To help you make the most of your getaway, we have put together a guide to 5 of the very best Gatlinburg fudge shops.

Whether you consider yourself a wine connoisseur or simply want to taste some wine from the Smoky Mountain region, you will be glad to know that there are several excellent wineries in Gatlinburg. Most of these wineries are within easy walking distance of our hotel so you don’t have to worry about driving! Here are the top 4 wineries in Gatlinburg you need to visit during your vacation:

One of the great things about the Sidney James Mountain Lodge is that our hotel is located within easy walking distance of downtown Gatlinburg! If you want to explore some parts of Gatlinburg that are a bit out of the way and don’t feel like driving, there are several excellent alternatives! Here are 3 convenient ways to get around town during your Gatlinburg vacation:

Gatlinburg has always been a wonderful place to spend the holidays, and now you can experience the magic of the season at Gatlinburg SkyLift Park! The all new Lights Over Gatlinburg event transforms the SkyLift Park into a Christmas wonderland everyone in your family will love! Here are the top 3 reasons why you need to visit Gatlinburg SkyLift Park this holiday season:

Gatlinburg is a magical place to be during the holiday season, making it the perfect destination for your Christmas celebration! You will not only find spectacular holiday light displays throughout town but also wonderful special events that will fill your heart with cheer! All the action is just steps away from our hotel! Here are the top 4 fun ways to celebrate Christmas in Gatlinburg with your family and friends:

Do you enjoy trying different kinds of wine? Then you should go wine tasting in Gatlinburg! There are all kinds of wineries downtown with unique flavors from local produce. Grab your friends or significant other and check out these wineries! Here are the 5 places you should go for wine tasting in Gatlinburg:

The return of fall also marks the return of many fall festivals in the Smokies. One of the most popular festivals is Oktoberfest at Ober Gatlinburg. The festival celebrates the Bavarian culture with music, food, and drinks. Here are 4 things to know before going to Oktoberfest in Gatlinburg TN.

If your family is looking for a frightfully good time in Gatlinburg this Halloween, there are tons of exciting activities throughout town for your enjoyment! You’ll find plenty of spooky entertainment for family members of all ages, ranging from ghost tours and fun daytime events to terrifying haunted houses! Here are 3 spooky and fun ways to celebrate Halloween in Gatlinburg:

To experience the beauty of the Smoky Mountains and do something fun, visit the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park! This popular destination has been offering phenomenal views of the Smokies for years and is now even better with some new attractions and renovations! Here are 3 fun things you have to experience at the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park: