You probably know Gatlinburg is home to some fantastic restaurants, and big attractions like the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. While everything in town offers fun for the family, we wanted to let you know about 4 places that are totally unique from the typical vacation to Gatlinburg. All of these destinations are close to […]

Tender steak, juicy burgers, mouth-watering shrimp — are you feeling hungry yet? One of the best parts about vacation is trying all the delicious food in the area! When you stay at Sidney James Mountain Lodge, you’ll be close to all the best dinner restaurants in Gatlinburg. Here are 5 of the best dinner restaurants […]

Spring is one of the very best times to visit Gatlinburg, TN! When the weather starts to warm up, our Smoky Mountain city comes to life with beautiful greenery, stunning wildflowers, and a variety of fun events. To help you make the most of your next vacation, Sidney James Mountain Lodge has put together a […]

When it’s a nice, sunny day in Gatlinburg, you’ll want to go outside and enjoy the beautiful weather! Gatlinburg is filled with opportunities to spend time outdoors and have fun in the sun. Here are 5 outdoor activities in Gatlinburg to try when you stay in our hotel:

If you love hiking, there is no better place to stay than at the Sidney James Mountain Lodge! Our hotel is within minutes of some of the best trails in the Smokies, including some of the most popular trails at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Here are 3 scenic hiking trails that you can […]

If you are looking for a great outdoor activity to enjoy during your winter vacation to the Smoky Mountains, check out the snow tubing runs at Ober Gatlinburg! Snow tubing takes all the fun of sledding without the exhausting walk back up the hill! The best part is that there is no skill involved and […]

From fireworks, to live music, to confetti, the Smoky Mountains are bustling with excitement on New Year’s Eve. There’s no better place to celebrate the end of a year filled with great memories and laughter and the start of a new year than in Gatlinburg. When you stay at Sidney James Mountain Lodge, you’re just […]

The streets are lit up by thousands of twinkling lights, and white snow covers the ground while a Christmas song can be heard in the distance. It’s Christmas time in Gatlinburg. There’s no better way to get in the Christmas spirit than spending time with your family in the beautiful Smoky Mountains, surrounded by all […]

If you decided to come to spend your Thanksgiving in Gatlinburg, you picked a time of year when a lot is actually happening. Even though traffic isn’t as bad during late November there’s still plenty of excitement with local attractions and festivities going on. The Sidney James Motel Lodge wants to share 8 things you […]

When staying at the Sidney James Mountain Lodge, one of the great benefits is the Gatlinburg Trolley stop right outside of our front door! This means that our hotel guests can simply leave their car in our lot and ride around town on the trolley rather than dealing with traffic hassles and parking fees! If […]