Gatlinburg Tennessee During February

Gatlinburg Tennessee During February

February is filled with cold weather, beautiful lights, a romantic atmosphere and if you’re lucky, even a few snow showers.  Just imagine sitting in one of our Gatlinburg cabins snuggled up to that special someone. February in Gatlinburg is just the beginning of another month of fun and exciting winter activities and light displays for everyone to enjoy. It is jam packed with activities that will keep you busy on your Gatlinburg vacation. Taking a trip to celebrate winter in February with your friends and family is a top notch idea that will quickly become a tradition for every year.

A big attraction of February is obviously Valentine's Day. Celebrating this holiday over a long weekend in Gatlinburg will help relieve a lot of everyday stress. We are sure that your special someone will appreciate your romantic side and the planning of this weekend getaway.

The magic in Gatlinburg doesn’t just end when Christmas does so that also means that Winterfest continues to magically light the town for the entire month of February. The town comes to life at night when over three million colorful lights are turned on, turning the town into a winter wonderland. In honor of Valentine’s Day Gatlinburg will display special lights for its “Smoky Mountain Romance” month. River Road will have romantic light displays with swans and beautiful flowers for the lovers celebrating their love for one another in Gatlinburg.

Skiing at Ober Gatlinburg is an activity that many people always come to the area for. In February Ober Gatlinburg is offering Night Magic Skiing, which starts on February 1st and lasts the whole month. The ski trails at Ober Gatlinburg will sparkle under the stars. Every week night during February the lights that line the trails will light up so plan an all day and evening ski trip. The Night Magic Skiing is offered on all but one of the trails. Snowboarding is offered at Ober Gatlinburg as well.  So there’s no reason not to hit the slopes on your next trip to Gatlinburg TN.

Not only is Ober Gatlinburg having Night Magic Skiing but they are also holding their annual Southern Exposure event at the beginning of February. On this day come to Ober Gatlinburg to compete or just watch as skiers and snowboarders face off during this competition. The Southern Exposure event not only includes skiing and snowboarding competition but also a high-flying ski and snowboard jumping event. There is no admission charge to watch the Southern Exposure event so bring your family and friends and get together to watch (or even participate) in some competition on the slopes.

Not only can you experience Night Magic Skiing and the Southern Exposure event at Ober Gatlinburg but you can also enjoy some daytime skiing or snowboarding on the slopes. Ski and snowboard equipment is offered for rent at Ober Gatlinburg and classes are available for beginners. There are eight trails to choose from and trails range from beginner to advanced. Ober Gatlinburg also offers a very large indoor ice skating arena so pick your slope, grab your equipment, head to the ice arena and plan a day trip for nothing but skiing, snow boarding and indoor ice skating.

Whether you’re a new couple, a couple celebrating several years of marriage, or even a family wanting to celebrate the year’s most romantic month, take a trip to one of our Gatlinburg cabins during the month of February. Take a romantic stroll down River Road and listen to calming sounds of the river below, stop at some of the stores and small eateries in downtown, or hit the slopes on the high mountain tops of Ober Gatlinburg. It doesn’t matter what you want to do because February is a winter wonderland playground for everyone.

Recommended Attractions During February

• Guinness Museum

• Ober Gatlinburg

• Ripley's Aquarium