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3 Exciting Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Gatlinburg

Beautiful photo of night in Gatlinburg.
December 21, 2017

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 minutes away from the top spots to be on the big night. Check out these 4 ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Gatlinburg.

1. New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show

The Gatlinburg Space Needle on The Strip.

Every year, Gatlinburg hosts a New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show that is the perfect celebration to end the year. All the fun excitement takes place at the Gatlinburg Space Needle. Not only will you get to watch the ball drop, but as soon as the clock strikes midnight, beautiful fireworks light up the night sky, and special music choreographed for the fireworks show can be heard. This event is great for families and close friends wanting to ring in the new year. There’s live music, party favors and more! When you stay at Sidney James Mountain Lodge, you’re just minutes from the Space Needle, so you won’t have to worry about finding a place to park!

2. Firework Viewing from Gatlinburg SkyPark

On this particular night, Gatlinburg SkyPark stays open late to offer guests a bird's-eye view of the action! From the SkyPark's top, you'll witness the incredible Gatlinburg Space Needle and a stunning fireworks display. The park sits 500 feet above Gatlinburg and about 100 feet above the fireworks launch pad. Remember, tickets for this exclusive experience are separate from your SkyPark admission. However, these passes grant you access to the park all day on January 1st, so you can also enjoy other exciting activities, like crossing North America's longest pedestrian cable bridge!

3. Spend the Evening in Our Hotel

Indoor Pool Sidney James Gatlinburg

When you stay at the Sidney James Mountain Lodge, you’ll have plenty of options to choose how you ring in the new year. From the annual ball drop, to dinner and a party, to a relaxing night in your hotel room, don’t miss out on all the exciting ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Gatlinburg. Book one of our Gatlinburg hotel rooms and start planning your New Year’s Eve celebration today!