The Sidney James Mountain Lodge welcomes your reunion group to Gatlinburg TN.  In addition to the 180 rooms, we have a meeting room that can accommodate up to 85 people and offers Free WiFi Internet Access.
Our staff is fully trained to handle all of your reunion participant’s needs.

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Gatlinburg Family Reunion Planning Tips

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Free Things to Do in Gatlinburg Tennessee

Gatlinburg City Parks - Mynatt  Park, Herbert Holt Park, Mills Park
Each of the city parks offer great fun for large groups!  With ,creeks  ,tennis courts ,basketball hoops
,picnic tables and pavilions, you can easily plan for a fun-filled afternoon for your entire reunion party.
Reserve a pavilion through the Gatlinburg Parks & Recreation Department at (865) 436-4990.

Sugarlands Hours of Operation January - February 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. March 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. April - May 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. June - August 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. September - October 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. November 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. December 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Location:  Inside the park, 2 miles south of Gatlinburg on US-441.

• Special Programs:  Ranger-led programs conducted seasonally. Check at the visitor center for locations and times.

• Exhibits:  Free admission to 20-minute film about the park.  Extensive natural history exhibits.

• Available Facilities:  Great Smoky Mountains Association bookstore and shop.  Public restrooms and telephones.  Soda and water machines. Backcountry permit station.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Hiking, horseback riding, sightseeing, and picnicking in large picnic areas with tables, grills, and restrooms.  Swimming in a cool mountain stream on a muggy summer day is  an experience like no other. Always use caution, common sense and never swim alone.  Remember your camera!

Picnic Areas in the National Park

• Chimneys -  Newfound Gap Road.  Large picnic area on banks of Little Pigeon River, with picnic tables, grills, restrooms, and huge boulders that can put you in the middle of the river.

• Deep  Creek - Hwy. 19 from Cherokee.  Covered amphitheater with several  waterfall hikes nearby.

• Greenbrier - Hwy. 321 from Gatlinburg.  Open & sheltered picnic areas in a perfect setting.

• Heintooga - Balsam Mountain Road.  Highest picnic area  in park offering great views.

• Metcalf Bottoms - Little River Road.  Shady picnic tables in the cozy woods or along the river. 

Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community - This historic 8-mile loop has been designated a Tennessee Heritage Arts & Crafts Trail, and features the largest group of independent artisans in North America.  Established in 1937, these artisans whittle, paint, sew, cast, weave and carve to create original collectibles such as candles, baskets, quilts, brooms, pottery, jewelry, dolls, ceramics, scrimshaw, silver smithing, leather, stained glass, wearable fashions, fine photography, frameable art, oils and watercolors.  Visiting the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community will allow every reunion member to find a Smoky Mountain souvenir to cherish.  Plan to ride the Gatlinburg Trolley through the community and stop for a bite or cold drink in any of the several restaurants, cafés, tea room, soda fountain and candy shops.

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Gatlinburg Attractions
Many Gatlinburg Attractions offer reunion group discounts.  Visit the Attractions Association site for a full listing of attraction members and those offering group discounts.

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