One of the great things about visiting the Smoky Mountains in March is all of the fun St. Patrick’s Day festivities throughout Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge! You’ll find unique special events at several of the area’s popular attractions and lots of opportunities to enjoy the tastes of the season, so dress up in your favorite green outfit and get ready to experience “everything Irish”! Here are the top 4 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge:
1. Visit the World’s Largest Titanic Museum Attraction
Another one of the top ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge is by visiting the Titanic Museum, where you can learn about the Titanic’s fascinating connection to Ireland! During your visit to the world’s largest Titanic Museum attraction, you’ll also be able to experience what it was like to walk the hallways, parlors, cabins, and Grand Staircase of the famous ship while being surrounded by more than 400 artifacts directly from the ship and its passengers!
2. Join the Get Lucky Event at the Gatlinburg SkyBridge
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all March long this year with the Get Lucky Event at the Gatlinburg SkyBridge! This is your chance to stroll along the longest pedestrian cable bridge in North America as it’s fully decked out in green lights! While you trek more than 500 feet above Gatlinburg, you’ll also see twinkling shamrocks dangling beneath the SkyBridge to light up the night sky! The Get Lucky event is included with your SkyPass ticket, which offers unlimited all-day access to the SkyLift ride to the top of the mountain!
3. Experience the Food and Festivities at The Island in Pigeon Forge
If you’re lucky enough to be in the Smokies on St. Patrick’s Day itself, don’t miss the chance to experience the free festivities at The Island in Pigeon Forge! The whole Island will be lit up in green to celebrate the holiday, and even the famous Island Show Fountain will be dyed green and feature Celtic-inspired music selections to add to the fun! The event also features live musical performances, as well as various food and drink specials at participating Island shops and restaurants!
4. Prepare a Traditional Irish Dinner in Your Cabin Rental
One of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge is by preparing a traditional Irish dinner in the comfort of your Smoky Mountain cabin rental! Our beautiful cabins feature fully equipped kitchens with everything you need to easily make a meal for your family and friends! Whether you’re craving corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, or Irish stew, simply pick up the ingredients at the grocery stores in town and you’ll be ready to create the perfect St. Patrick’s Day menu!
Now that you know all of the fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, check out all of our Smoky Mountain cabin rentals today to plan your trip! We look forward to seeing you soon!
