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 Fall Foliage and Autumn Hikes

Sidney James Motor Lodge is an excellent place to stay in the Autumn with the National Park truly knocking on our doorsteps and Mynatt Park genuinely steps away we are the perfect choice for your autumn Gatlinburg Lodging. Interested in keeping in tune with the nature's splendor? Visit this Smoky Mountain Blog for great information on the Autumn Hiking season and more!

Plan Your Winter Retreat at Sidney James Mountain Lodge!

 
  Winterfest Chili Cookoff & Winter Magic Kickoff
  Wednesday, November 5
  5 to 8 p.m.

Sidney James Mountain Lodge is the perfect place to stay for a late  autumn getaway! The weather is cold but the sauce is hot at Gatlinburg's Winterfest Chili Cookout held  on River Road and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza. Admission is only $7 for a spoon and a ballot to vote for best taste, booth presentation, unique chili name and other categories. Besides an overflowing amount of some of the best chili you'll ever find, this event signals the start of Winterfest and illumination of Gatlinburg's Winter Magic Lights. It's going to be a great winter this year, so come start it off with a traditional belly full of chili at the Winterfest Chili Cookout!

Dollywood at Christmas

Dollywood’s Carol of the Trees

Most of the time, when people look forward to going to Dollywood, they look forward to having their hearts captured by a fast rollercoaster in bright, blue skies and 80 degree weather. Well, Dollywood amazingly decides to turn that world upside down during Christmas. You'll wear a jacket, care less about the rides, and probably won't leave until it gets close to 9:00 PM. So why would you and your kids want to go then? Well, if you're like the many dozens of thousands of other visitors to Dollywood at that time, you and your kids will be too excited with the lighting displays, the Christmas shows, and Santa's Workshop to notice its 36 degrees outside and you haven't ridden a single ride since you got there. The rides (naturally, not the wet ones) will actually be open, and if you want a real thrill, give them a shot after dark. Although Sidney James is located in Gatlinburg, it makes complete sense to stay with us and visit Dollywood. Gatlinburg's Winter Magic lights are by far the best in the county, so enjoy the romantic feel of Gatinburg's Christmas Lights and travel to Dollywood to explore their Christmas adventures.

Festival starts on November 8th and lasts through January 3rd, 2009

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Nutcracker "Sweet" and Festival of Trees

Christmas is a magical time of year - not simply because family reunite to celebrate the birth of Christ, or because simply seems to draw out the best in all of us to seek love and cherish it, its also the time of year, in Gatlinburg, when you can witness a building turn into a forest overnight. On November 28-29, the W.L. Mills Conference Center hosts the Festival of Trees. Dozens and dozens of Christmas Trees on display to help usher in the season followed by a presentation of the Nutcracker "Sweet" performed by the Smoky Mountain Dance  Theater Company. This event is steps away from your cozy room at Sidney James Mountain Lodge!

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The Sidney James Mountain Lodge has many amenities that are sure to meet your individual needs such as honeymoon suites with fireplaces and Jacuzzis, mini-suites, beautiful heated pools and Free WiFi internet Access.  Choose from our hotel accommodations, Smoky Mountain vacation rental cabins, mini-suites, and Gatlinburg Condominiums.  So no matter what the weather or time of year...come prepared for a relaxing dip in the pool!