Smoky Bear Holiday Lights Tour w/ Picture Stops

s the comfortable tour vehicle and the evening begins.

The tour kicks off with a drive down the Parkway aboard a spacious, climate-controlled vehicle, where holiday lights line the route and set the scene for the evening ahead. You’ll see the well-known 12 Days of Christmas display along with other festive light installations as Christmas music plays. It’s a relaxed, festive start to the night—an evening designed for taking in the season and creating holiday memories worth remembering.

Enjoy a festive drive through Gatlinburg as the town shines with holiday lights throughout the evening. After traveling through the heart of town, we continue to a scenic overlook for elevated views of Gatlinburg glowing below. scenic stops & routing are subject to change based on traffic, weather, and overall conditions to ensure the best possible experience.

Continue back toward Pigeon Forge for a photo stop outside Dolly Parton’s Stampede, beautifully lit for the holidays. This stop offers a great opportunity for festive photos and a classic Smoky Mountains backdrop before continuing the evening’s tour. Stop location and timing are subject to change based on traffic and conditions.

Continue back through Pigeon Forge to see additional holiday light displays throughout the area. Enjoy a festive drive through Patriot Park, The Island, and along the main Pigeon Forge routes as seasonal lights fill the evening with holiday spirit. Route and sequence are subject to change based on traffic, weather, and conditions.

Meet your guide at the designated public pickup point and settle into a comfortable tour vehicle. As the tour begins, enjoy a festive drive down the Parkway, taking in the 12 Days of Christmas display and surrounding holiday light showcases. Routes subject to change.

From this vantage point, take in the sweeping sight of the town glowing with holiday lights, creating an ideal backdrop for photos and a chance to enjoy the festive atmosphere. This stop offers a relaxing moment to appreciate the Smokies from above. Stop location and timing are subject to change based on traffic and conditions.