4 Great Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Gatlinburg

December 6, 2024

When it comes to welcoming in the New Year, there is no better place to be than Gatlinburg TN! Whether you want to join the festivities to watch the annual ball drop in downtown Gatlinburg or prefer a peaceful romantic evening, there are plenty of fantastic options for your New Year’s Eve celebration! Here are a few of our favorite places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Gatlinburg with family and friends:

1. Downtown Gatlinburg

The biggest party in town takes place around the Gatlinburg Space Needle with the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop! This family-friendly celebration is one of the largest organized New Year’s Eve events in the country and features live music as well as plenty of other fun downtown activities! The highlight of the evening is the spectacular midnight fireworks and drone show and the ball drop, so get your family and friends together for this memorable countdown to midnight! Treat your group to a great dinner at one of the many restaurants along the Parkway– we recommend one with a rooftop bar or balcony area such as Jason Aldean’s or Loco Burro so you can take in all of the fun from above!

2. Gatlinburg SkyPark

Another wonderful way to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Gatlinburg is at NYE Lights of Wonder at Gatlinburg SkyPark! After riding the Gatlinburg SkyLift to the top of Crockett Mountain, take advantage of the best views in town for the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, drone, show, and fireworks! The SkyBridge is higher than the Space Needle, so you really will have a bird's eye view of the festivities! While waiting for the clock to strike midnight, you can enjoy live music, a dance party, a silent disco, beautiful holiday light displays, lots of food and drink options, and more! Plus, your NYE ticket get you access to the park all day on January 1st!

3. Anakeesta

While Anakeesta doesn’t have a special NYE event, there are still plenty of fun activities, food, and fun to be had all day and night. From a hot cocoa crawl and live entertainment to shopping, riding mountain coasters, and dining at their Cliff Top restaurant, you’ll love experiencing the holiday atmosphere at Anakeesta. We also suggest doing the Astra Lumina night walk, a brilliant blend of technology and magic that takes you on a journey among the stars!

4. Gatlinburg Cabin Rental

One of the best ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Gatlinburg is by relaxing in one of our cabins! Our 1 bedroom cabins are perfect for couples looking to spend a romantic and quiet evening together. Enjoy a glass of wine in the hot tub or curl up by the fireplace as you reflect on the past year. Our large cabins are ideal for families or a group of friends looking for a fun way to ring in the new year! All of our cabin rentals feature a fully equipped kitchen where you can prepare a delicious New Year’s Eve meal, as well as all the snacks you need for your celebration, not to mention all of the fun entertainment options, such as the game room, home theater, indoor pool, fire pit, and so much more!

Check out all of our Gatlinburg cabin rentals today to make your plans to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Gatlinburg with your family and friends! We look forward to welcoming in the new year with you!