Gatlinburg Screenfest 2011

The first major Gatlinburg event of Spring is the upcoming 3rd Annual Gatlinburg Screenfest. A Screenfest for Springfest! Gatlinburg has world-wide recognition as a center for the arts here in this section of the Smokies, and the Screenfest adds a whole new level to that truth.

The 3rd annual Gatlinburg Screenfest which features nearly 2 dozen short films by independent directors and talent in the areas. Horror, drama, documentary style and more will all be featured. Its a great way to experience an offbeat side of Gatlinburg that isn't seen very often and for that reason should not be missed.
Visit http://gatlinburgscreenfest.com/films/ for all the information you need on this event.

Sidney James Mountain Lodge and all of our other properties in Gatlinburg offer great access to events in Gatlinburg such as this and plenty of luxury to come back too after a great day or night out. See www.sidneyjames.com for everything we can offer your Smoky Mountain vacation.

Valentine's Day - Just Around the Corner

Yes, that special time of year for love birds is back on February 14th, 2011. Valentine's Day has a habit of sneaking up on us, so make your reservations for Sidney James and make them early - Gatlinburg is a highly magical and romantic place for visitors of the Great Smoky Mountains and it tends to fill up for reasons and seasons just like this.

And don't forget to take advantage of our new special listed below. We hope to see you and your loved one this Valentine's Day!

Ober Gatlinburg - Open for Winter Sports!

Just wanted to let you know what Ober Gatlinburg is open for Winter Sports!

Ober Gatlinburg has long served the community during a slower winter season by being the only place for miles and miles to offer Winter Sports like skiing, snow boarding, snow tubing and ice skating, from now through the Winter Season.

The Aerial Tramway to Ober Gatlinburg is within walking distance or a very short drive from Sidney James. Our Lodge in downtown Gatlinburg will be the perfect spot to come back to after days of heavy snow sports. We have an indoor pool and sauna and many other ways to keep you warm until your next excursion out on the slopes.

Make your reservations to Sidney James and find out what they are!

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Parade!

The fun starts at 7:30 PM, December 3rd on the main strip of downtown Gatlinburg, from the Alamo Steakhouse to Stoplight #10 at the gates to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. All your favorite characters throughout the Christmas ages and dozens of floats will be in attendance and its guaranteed to be the most fun that evening for miles and miles around.

Don't miss it!

The Harvest Festival in Gatlinburg

Is there ever a bad time to come to the Smokies? No sir, but it is true some times are even better to come and stay then others.

October is one of those periods. Right now Ober Gatlinburg is celebrating Oktoberfest on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October plus the Ripley's Haunted Adventure is doing a show called "15 Nights of Halloween" which is sure to become a Halloween screamfest. The colors are here now and blooming as far as the eye can see and Sidney James puts you in a unique spot where you can get to all it with half the effort.

From Sidney James you can walk to the downtown area in 10 minutes (or a much quicker drive) or you can take advantage of our trolley stop to hit the Arts and Crafts Community, a must-stop for the autumn season, and come back for only bus fare. Come back for our indoor pool, exercise room, indoor sauna and poolside cafe where energy and relaxation go hand in hand.

And that's still not all! Sidney James is offering you location and onsite conveniences most other places do not have at a discount! Stay Three of More Nights Sunday through Thursday and get 25% off! Here's the coupon right here:

Make your stay anytime of the year wonderful with Sidney James in the Great Smoky Mountains part of Gatlinburg!

August through September Specials! Stay two nights, Sunday through Thursday and you'll receive a third night FREE! This offer's time is limited so be sure and reserve now! If you are planning on staying in the Smokies after September we have Fall specials up at

http://www.sidneyjames.com/rates.html or if you would just like some more information about us please feel free to check out our main site here: http://www.sidneyjames.com/index.html

Here is a guided tour of our facilities for your convenience. Should you want to check out more feel free to stop by our site here!