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As we approach the holidays and snow begins to settle in the Great Smoky Mountains, there’s still one place to go and splash away some of that holiday stress.  Just take a little trip to Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg, TN.

Any time of year is a good time to enjoy the exciting Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. The largest indoor water park in the south, Wild Bear Falls offers more than 300,000 gallons and 60,000 square feet of wet excitement under a retractable roof that provides plenty of sunshine during warm summer days and a cozy respite cold during winter months!

Situated adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the resort’s fun-filled water park pays homage to famous local landmarks with attractions like Cades Cove Lazy River, Clingman’s Dome 360-foot body slide, Laurel Falls 300-foot tube slide and Little Pigeon River – a zero entry pool and toddler play area.

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Any season is a perfect season to visit Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Better known for its fabulous summer hiking and amazing fall colors, the quaint mountain village of Gatlinburg offers up an excellent opportunity to get into the holiday spirit!

Gatlinburg’s four-month Winterfest Celebration transforms the Great Smoky Mountain resort town into a spectacular and fun-filled winter wonderland from now through February 28, 2010.

Gatlinburg Winterfest events include a holiday craft show, Christmas parade, Winter Magic Tunes & Tales, a popular New Year’s Ball Drop, and a spectacular holiday light display offering up millions of colorful lights.

Visitors can even take a guided trolley ride to see the spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting display. The trolley departs from Ripley’s Aquarium Plaza. Tours leave nightly at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. beginning November 4 (except on December 4, 24, 25 & 31) and run each Saturday during the month of January.

For more information about Gatlinburg Winterfest or discount Gatlinburg vacation packages, please visit www.GatlinburgVacationStore.com today.

When it comes to family vacations, one of the most enjoyable activities for all ages in frolicking together in a fun-filled water park. Of course, many of the big name water parks are found in warm weather locations. But one of the biggest and best parks can be found right in Gatlinburg. And like its warm weather counterparts, it is open for year-round fun.

That’s because Wild Bear Falls Water Park in Gatlinburg is an indoor/outdoor park that can provide a wet adventure even during winter months. Located at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort, Wild Bear Falls provides more than 60,000 sq ft of fun ranging from water slides and fountains to a lazy river and toddler play area. For more information, visit www.GatlinburgVacationStore.com for the most popular Gatlinburg resorts.