Celebrate Easter in Gatlinburg This Spring

Share in the Easter celebrations in the Smoky Mountains this April! Gatlinburg hosts a variety of events during Easter, each meant to bring your family closer on this day of observance.  Take a look at our list of ways you can celebrate the Easter season in Gatlinburg.

Easter Sunrise Service Ober Gatlinburg

Beginning at sunrise on Easter Sunday, Ober Gatlinburg holds a one of a kind service on the mountain. Enjoy  a 45-minute Easter service during a breathtaking Smoky Mountain sunrise, followed by an Easter Buffet at Seasons of Ober Restaurant. Charter the Ober Aerial Tram for free to reach the service.

Go On A Scenic Drive in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Drive through the Smoky Mountains on Easter afternoon, and relax while experiencing the wildlife and scenic beauty the Smoky Mountains offers its visitors. Popular spots include Cades Cove, the Chimney Tops Picnic area, and Metcalf Bottoms.

Have An Easter Feast in Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg has a selection of fine-dining restaurants which serve excellent Easter dinners: The Peddler, Park Grill, Cherokee Grill and The Melting Pot, to name a few. Please call ahead to reserve seating or for dinner arrangements, as these restaurants become extremely busy during peak times such as Easter.

There is plenty to do in Gatlinburg on Easter Sunday, and there are quite a few events that didn’t quite make it on our list, so feel free to explore the area and develop your own itinerary during your stay. For lodging, browse the Diamond Mountain Rentals site to find the perfect cabin or condo for your Easter stay.

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