Gatlinburg Winter Magic
Visitors can experience millions of twinkling holiday lights across festive displays either by car or on foot along the parkway. The celebration features life-size, three-dimensional snowpeople positioned throughout downtown Gatlinburg as part of a scavenger hunt. Guests can also view community decor and vote for their favorite business displays in the People's Choice Award.
Nov 5, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Neighborhood
Downtown Gatlinburg
Location
Tips & Advice
- Download the Visit Gatlinburg app or use the printable map to locate light displays and plan your self-guided tour stops.
- Use the Visit Gatlinburg app to find all 43 unique snowpeople throughout downtown and keep track of the scavenger hunt.
- Choose a car tour or a parkway stroll based on how much walking you want to do while viewing the lights.
- Dress warmly if you plan to stroll outdoors, since the light displays and snowpeople hunt take you around town.
- Look for participating businesses as you visit and vote for your favorite decorations in the People’s Choice Award.
Special Events & Promotions
- Visitors can vote for participating businesses’ displays in the People’s Choice Award this season.
Links & Contact
Run by Gatlinburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can visitors see the lights from a car or on foot?
Yes. The displays can be viewed from a vehicle or on a stroll along the parkway.
How can I plan a self-guided lights tour?
Use the Visit Gatlinburg app to locate displays and plan stops, or use the printable map.
How does the snowpeople scavenger hunt work?
Use the Visit Gatlinburg app to find the 43 snowpeople around downtown; you can share selfies with #GatlinburgWinter.
Can visitors vote for their favorite holiday decorations?
Yes. Look for participating businesses’ decorations and vote for a favorite in the People’s Choice Award.
What can visitors see besides the light displays?
The celebration includes life-size, three-dimensional snowpeople placed throughout downtown Gatlinburg.
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