Friday, December 16, 2011

Christmas Lights in Gatlinburg, TN

As I mentioned in my last blog post,   George and I spent a few days in the beautiful Smoky Mountains with good friends, Judy and Charlie.  We went just to be together and enjoy each other's company at the Rocky Waters Motor Inn---but we also went to see the gorgeous Christmas lights in  Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.  (Those city leaders go ALL out in those 'resort' towns, and George and I haven't been there during the Christmas season in awhile.  By going during the week before schools are out,  there weren't many people around --which was wonderful!!!) 

Before dinner,  Charlie drove us through Gatlinburg ---but we didn't get any pictures then.  BUT--my Sweetheart later (after we got back to the room) walked back down toward town and took a bunch of great photos...  Hope you enjoy seeing some of Gatlinburg all lit up for the season!!!!  In the picture above,  you can see the Space Needle sticking up in the distance... Anyone who has ever spent time in the 'burg has been to or seen the Space Needle.  Click on the pictures to enlarge them...




This big horse could be seen from our motel...  Isn't he gorgeous?






Want to take a walk through the lights????















For those who know about Gatlinburg,  this picture was taken near the Aquarium.  Love the Christmas tree!!!!

I have many more pictures to show you ---but that will be next week.   There were fabulous pictures in Pigeon Forge and we walked around Patriot Park and took patriotic pictures...  SO---that will be next week.   Hope you enjoyed some pictures from Gatlinburg today.

Have a wonderful weekend --and I'll see you on Monday.
Hugs,
Betsy
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62 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Very colorful and festive lights/decorations. Hope you have a nice weekend.

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  2. eileeninmdDecember 16, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Beautiful captures of Gatlinburgs Christmas lights. Hubby, son and I have visited Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the Smokey Mtn Park and Loved it. It is a gorgeous place to visit. Thanks for sharing your trip.

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  3. Ms. ADecember 16, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    That almost makes even an old poop like me feel festive! Love 'em!

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  4. Mr. BillDecember 16, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Great pics....was in Gatlinburg yesterday. So beautiful.

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  5. Ruth HiebertDecember 16, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Gorgeous light displays. I enjoy seeing what others have done,but don't go to great lengths to decorate outside,myself.

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  6. SnapDecember 16, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    If these pictures don't get folks into the holiday mood, nothing will!

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  7. ConnieDecember 16, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Love the archway of lights! George got some great pictures. :)

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  8. Big DudeDecember 16, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    They definately go all out to attract winter time visitors. George got some pretty shots.

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  9. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaDecember 16, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Great shots. We loved Gaitlinburg when we visited. Very festive.

    Darryl and Ruth :)

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  10. MadSnapperDecember 16, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    these are wonderful, i would like to do that walk through the lights thing. they really do go all out and you got great shots of the lights and they are nt easy to take.

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  11. DorothyDecember 16, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Wonderful pictures! George did good!! We drove through there on one of our late Fall vacations and they already had the light up. They were very beautiful and they were EVERYWHERE!

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  12. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmDecember 16, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    What pretty lights!

    Have a great weekend, Betsy!

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  13. RoeHDecember 16, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I was in Gatlinburg just once. Wish I'd stayed there. I didn't see any of it really because it was just a drive through.

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  14. pamDecember 16, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Oh, I need to go there!

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  15. ChristineDecember 16, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Betsy, they are just as beautiful as I remembered them! They always do such a wonderful job decorating for Christmas in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I've never been there, but they say it's really beautiful!
    I like the lighted, arched walkway shot! =)

    Merry Christmas to you, George & his dad!!! =)

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  17. Tami AKA My Kid's MomDecember 16, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Gorgeous pictures!

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  18. Arkansas PattiDecember 16, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Wow,and I thought Gatlinburg was lit up pretty grand year round. They really do go all out for Christmas.

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  19. TexWisGirlDecember 16, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    i like the archways!

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  20. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    What a nice camera to capture all those wonderful sights! Senior Hiker has a terrific eye!

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  21. DeniseinVADecember 16, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Loved all the Christmas lights Betsy. I was in Gaitlinburg several years ago but never at this time of the year.

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  22. Linda at To Behold The BeautyDecember 16, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Way to go, George! Those are some great photos.

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  23. KarinDecember 16, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Thanks for sharing those beautiful pictures with us you two! Blessings for the Christmas countdown!

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  24. LVDecember 16, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I love that area and do so enjoy seeing the lights. You make me feel as though I was there. I am getting me a camera that takes night shots.

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  25. SandyDecember 16, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Great photos, so glad I found your blog. (o:

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  26. trumpDecember 16, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Wonderful pictures as always Betsy, the funny part is around my way I'm not seeing as many folks with Christmas lights like i thought i would. A very rough year for most folks maybe being some of the reason. Richard

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  27. ameliaDecember 16, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Lovely lights Betsy!!!! Have a lovely Christmas and I hope your health keeps getting better!!!
    xoxox

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  28. Ginny HartzlerDecember 16, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I love all these pictures!!! It was a hard choice, but my favorite has to be the beautiful horse!! It was so sweet of George to walk back and take pictures just for you!!! But for his blogs, too, I'm hoping. I am so dumb about this that I actually have always thought the Space Needle was in Seattle! Go ahead and laugh, but this was a big shock to me, ha ha ha!!

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  29. DianeDecember 16, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    They do awonderful job with the lights Betsy. These are beautiful. Diane

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  30. imacDecember 16, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Real nice Christmasy Lights Betsy.

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  31. HappyKDecember 16, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Thanks for the light pictures. They really go all out with the lights. Just beautiful.

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  32. CarlettaDecember 16, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I love Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge!
    These pics make me want to see it in all this festive glory.
    For anyone who hasn't been, I loved the acquarium. A few years ago at least it was wonderful.
    Have a great weekend Betsy!

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  33. Serenity CoveDecember 16, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I've been looking forward to these photo's. Senior hiker did a good job! Can't wait to see more.
    We like to stay at Zoders Inn which isn't too far from the Rocky Waters Motor Inn I believe.

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  34. A Brit in TennesseeDecember 16, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I do believe Smokies around Christmastime is one of my favorite times to visit, so magical !
    George did an awesome job on the pictures, I feel as if I've had a little getaway :)
    Thank you for sharing, and glad to hear you both had a wonderful time !
    ~Jo

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  35. NealDecember 16, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Those are gorgeous Betsy. A friend of mine used to work at that aquarium so we went in real cheap....free. :)

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  36. Eat To LiveDecember 16, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Now I don't have to go driving around looking at Christmas lights. I can just blog around. Very nice!

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  37. carolina nanaDecember 16, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I love that area around Christmas time. We used to go to Dollywood to see the lights. They are so pretty when you ride the old train above the park.
    We've had a really yucky day today with quite a bit of rain and cooler temperatures.
    Merry Christmas
    Marilyn

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  38. GlendaDecember 16, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Love, love Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, but we've never been at Christmas! These are wonderful pics!!

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  39. Chatty CroneDecember 16, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I didn't realize they decorated with all those lights there. It's beautiful. You guys always have the best of times together. sandie

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  40. pennyDecember 16, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    So much eye candy going on here, I love it all.
    Thanks for sharing your Gatlinburg pics.
    Have a joy-filled weekend, Betsy.
    Be well n happy,
    Pam :)

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  41. CatherineDecember 16, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    So much sparkle and beauty over here Betsy! It makes me happy! Hope you and your sweetie have a super weekend!
    xo Catherine

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  42. SquirrelQueenDecember 16, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Goodness, I saw the Space Needle and thought you must be in Seattle. I didn't realize there was one in Gatlinburg. Of course that just shows how long it's been since I've been there. I love all the pretty lights.

    Hope you and George have a great weekend!

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  43. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Hi Betsy, I have been to Gatlinburg once and that was in August. Tons of people - wall to wall people then. Good to hear that there are times to go when it is not crowded. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  44. Cheryl @ TFDDecember 17, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Gatlinburg is very pretty at Christmas! Beautiful photos, Betsy, looks like you and George had a great time!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  45. diane bDecember 17, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Good old George walking back into town to take the photos. They are excellent too. The town really do a great job with the lights. It is so pretty. I would like to walk under the lights. have a good weekend. Ours has started.

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  46. From the KitchenDecember 17, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Thanks for the holiday treat George!! I love that horse too.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  47. MaryDecember 17, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Light displays at Christmas are always so beautiful and cheerful. If they can't make you smile and feel happy, there must be something wrong with you :-) Beautiful!

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  48. AnnDecember 17, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Wow, they go all out for Christmas don't they. That must have been like walking in a winter wonderland. Well minus the snow anyway :)

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  49. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I love that rocking horse you could see from your hotel. All the Christmas lights pictures are pretty.

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  50. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiDecember 17, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    I visited Gatlinburg many years ago and found it beautiful. It looks even prettier all lit up for Christmas! I've been visiting my grandkids the past week ...such good times!

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  51. Small City ScenesDecember 18, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Great shots, Betsy. I would like to see this in person. Maybe someday. MB

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  52. Busy Bee SuzDecember 18, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    You weren't kidding...they do go all out for Christmas!!!
    Love all the festive photos!
    xoxo

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  53. pennyDecember 18, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I would never tire of see these beautiful Christmas lights and sights.

    Betsy, in answer to your questions. I am younger- my sister lives 2 miles away and we talk every day- my brother is 41/2 yrs younger than me and lives in New Jersey where we were all born.

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  54. BeatrizDecember 18, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    How beautiful lights in Gatlinburg!
    What a wonderful "season" Christmas is!!!
    Cheers
    Bia
    www.biaviagemambiental.blogspot.com

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  55. A Colorful WorldDecember 18, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Patsy, great photos of some great lights! Glad George sneaked back to get them for you, and for the rest of us! Yep, Gatlinburg is a touristy place, but it's still just wonderful! So glad you had a good time while there. It's been quite a few years since we were able to go!

    Thanks for all your sweet comments on my blog! Yes, I am really enjoying the hummingbirds this winter!

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  56. A Colorful WorldDecember 18, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I clicked to leave my comment, and went "Patsy?!" Yep, I think I just called you Patsy! Forgive me! It must be the altitude! :-)

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  57. JanieDecember 18, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    What an amazing display, Betsy! I love the Christmas horse and the tower of lights.

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  58. KirigalpoththaDecember 18, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Wow beautiful! Lovely X'mas decors.

    Thanks for thinking about me. Find it difficult to keep up with blogging with my current commitments.

    I'm doing fine and will not give up blogging :) I will visit your wonderful blog whenever I get a chance.

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  59. Ricardo MiñanaDecember 19, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Christmas is endearing,
    Very beautiful pictures,
    I wish peace and happiness these days,
    Happy Holidays!.
    a hug.

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  60. RoseDecember 20, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    More lights I wish I could see in person! Tell George he done good!

    I can't leave my girls, but I sure would like to be in Tennessee one more time for Christmas!

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  61. LynnJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    I had to go back and find this one that I missed during the busy weeks before Christmas. Beautiful lights. Does George use his tripod to take the lights? Again, Gatlinburg gives me smiles and memories. So glad you all had a wonderful trip together. Thanks for sharing Christmas time in Gatlinburg.

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  62. AnnesphamilyJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Aw...you have a terrific life! Always sharing these fabulous photos with us! I love the holiday lights! Christmas is such a spectacular time of year. Aw...sweet! Thank you!

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