If you are up early and ready for breakfast, check out the Donut Friar at the Village in Gatlinburg. The Donut Friar makes freshly baked donuts, cinnamon bread and pastries every morning, and will even serve you a latte, cappuccino, or espresso with it! For hours and locations, click here.

Tomorrow, James Rogers will perform in Pigeon Forge at the Smith Family Theater. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.; for tickets call 866-399-8100.
For James Rogers website, click here. For taste of his music, click here.

The Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company presents The Nutcracker “Sweet,” with performances at 7 p.m. in W.L. Mills Auditorium on both Nov. 27 and Nov. 28. For more information, contact 865-680-7369.

Although dogs are not allowed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there are a few designated areas where your furry friends are welcome. Dogs are allowed to be in campgrounds, picnic areas, and along roads, but they must be on a leash. The Gatlinburg Trail and the Oconaluftee River Trail are two walking trails where both dogs and bicycles are allowed. For more information, visit the National Park’s website.

Want to have fun at dinner? Try out Gatlinburg’s Hard Rock Café and enjoy music, fun and good food. Visit the website for the menu and hours of operation.

For some great music, check out The Pigeon Forge Community Chorus. With over 40 members from surrounding areas, the chorus performs a medley of patriotic and gospel music. The Pigeon Forge Community Chorus will do a free holiday concert tonight. For more information, call 865-429-7350.

If you want to get into the Christmas spirit early, visit the Festival of Trees in Gatlinburg. Running from November 24th until the 28th, the Festival of Trees displays dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees. Located in the W. L. Mills Conference Center, visitors can enjoy this display for free. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit their website:http://www.eventsgatlinburg.com/event_detail.aspx?id=16

Local art galleries are a great way to experience local culture and most of them have a minimum fee or no fee. Gatlinburg is home to several great local art galleries. Some of the best ones are listed below.

Alice Moore Gallery: an arts and crafts community in Gatlinburg.
To contact, call  (865) 436-0327. 

American Legacies: Gatlinburg log cabin art.
To contact, call  (865) 430-4301.

Appalachian Gallery and Frame
To contact, call  (865) 436-2477.

Beneath The Smokies: offers photography and work by Ken Jenkins, a nationally known photographer.
To contact, call (865) 436-3460.

Church Mouse Gallery: features fine art, prints, and pottery.
To contact, call  (865) 436-8988.

For a sweet treat to satisfy any age, visit Aunt Mahalia’s Candies in Gatlinburg. The shop has been cooking up old fashion candies for over 50 years. Some of the most popular candies include fudge, chocolate, crunchy brittle, and other homemade assortments. Aunt Mahalia’s only uses the freshest, finest ingredients and has been using them since 1939. For more information, visit their website: http://www.auntmahalias.com/StoreFront.bok

From November 5 until February 28, visitors in Gatlinburg can experience mountain scenes and colorful winter displays along Hwy. 321. Located next to Parkway, River Road features an enhanced, romantic arched walkway with a pair of 40-foot swans and several ornate floral representations. Lights line the streets of Gatlinburg and invite people of all ages to come and see the beautiful landscape. Winter Magic also delivers quartets of holiday carolers and Winter Magic Tunes and Tales, where visitors can meet characters and storytellers, and listen to music. For more information, visit their website:http://www.gatlinburgwintermagic.com/