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Holiday Happenings in the Southeast

 


Twinkling holiday lights, festive celebrations and warm hospitality welcome you on your winter travels in the Southeast. Dash through historic Charleston's cobblestone streets in a horse drawn carriage and experience the spirit of the season. The Annual Holiday Festival of Lights (Nov. 13– Jan. 03) magically transforms Charleston with millions of sparkling lights and Hundreds of light displays. More Lowcountry holiday traditions include Charleston’s 21st Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony (Dec. 5), the Annual Charleston Parade of Boats and the Holiday Farmers Market (Dec. 6–23) in Marion Square.

Discover town squares and sophisticated urban areas dressed with holiday finery when you travel to the Atlanta Metro area. Celebrate a Victorian Christmas at Jonesboro’s Stately Oaks Plantation Home (Dec. 1–31), tour Roswell’s historic Bulloch Hall, and visit the turn-of-the-century Marietta town square where you can see Santa and shop by candlelight every Friday night. Savannah, GA offers the perfect blend of hip and historic with amazing architecture, rich history and fabulous food. City Market celebrates the holidays with hundreds of lights and fun-filled activities.

Panama City Beach's sparkling white sand and sunshine create a warm winter wonderland. Celebrate the season with holiday parades on land and water—featuring the Annual Christmas Parade through Pier Park and the Annual Boat attractions and Smoky Mountain outdoor adventures along with a traditional hometown Christmas Parade in historic downtown (Dec. 5). Climb aboard Knoxville's Christmas Express for a scenic Parade of Lights (Dec. 12). Let the Alabama Gulf Coast cast its spell over you this holiday season with its relaxed beach atmosphere and seaside fun.

A getaway to Sevierville, TN offers exciting ride along the Tennessee River with Santa and holiday treats. And enjoy a Tropical Holiday Adventure in Chattanooga at the Tennessee Aquarium (Nov. 20 – Jan. 3, 2010) featuring coral reef Santa divers, surfin’ penguins, exotic wildlife and butterfly releases.

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Find out more about the Holiday season in the Southeast.
Alabama Gulf Coast CVB - www.VisitAlabamasGulfCoast.net
AMTA - Atlanta Metro Travel Association - www.VisitMetroAtlanta.com
Charleston Area CVB - www.ChristmasInCharleston.com
Chattanooga CVB - www.ChattanoogaFun.com
Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corp - www.Knoxville.org/Christmas
Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau - www.MariettaSquare.com
Panama City Beach - www.VisitPanamaCityBeach.com
Savannah CVB - www.SavannahVisit.com
Sevierville Chamber of Commerce - www.VisitSevierville.com

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