b'Winter blankets the smokies with the dazzling lights ofWinterfest, and even on thesecold days welcomes visitors with the warm familiarity of home. Even during these slowermonths, there are new and exciting adventures to be had. One of the new things to dothis winter is Junction 35 Spirits. Located on Teaster Lane in Pigeon Forge, Junction 35isbringingalong-timefamilytraditiontothosevisitingthesmokies.Sampletheirexemplary spirits, which will include traditional moonshine, vodka, rum, gin and whiskey.They will also have a full-service restaurant located on the premise, so you can sampletheir cuisine while sipping on their spirits.Adding to the new adventures is the all new Laser Gun Coaster at Rowdy Bear! Locatedbeside the Local Goat Restaurant, directly on the parkway in Pigeon Forge, this is the firstin-air laser gun experience in the smokies. See how many targets you can hit along therideandseeifyoucanholdthehighscoreasyoucompeteagainstridersfromthroughout the day. They also feature Tennessees fastest outdoor tubing hill and areopen year-round. Dont miss this action-packed attraction!Next up is an existing attraction that is embracing the season! Crave Golf Club was justranked the#1 Mini-Golf Course in the Nation by thetravel.com, and their candy landthemed fun is transforming into a winter wonderland this year! Located on the Parkway inPigeon Forge,Crave will have almost 100 Christmas Trees, 20,000 ornaments, 30,000Christmas lights, 600 feet of garland, and carolers! The Christmas spirit will be spreadthroughout the indoor and rooftop courses, making it the perfect activity for any weatherand any temperature. Inspired by Winterfest, Crave will also be offering free photos withSanta during the evenings of December 7, 14 and the 21 - 23rd. If you are wishing formini-golf fun and Christmas cheer, there is no better place than Crave Golf Club!Rounding out the new stuff to see and do in Pigeon Forge isPuckettsGrocery&Restaurant. Located right next door to theIncredible Christmas Place, this Tennesseetradition has finally found a home in the smokies. Visitors can enjoy a full menu of BBQ,burgers, breakfast and more! They will feature live musical performances and are sure togarner a loyal following of visitors to the area. Withroots that stretch back to the 1950s, this is the sixthlocation of Pucketts, building upon its reputation ofsouthern staples and authentic comfort food, with alaid-backatmospherethatfitsperfectlyinthesmokies.Make sure to check out the Calendar of Events onpage19 toseefunactivitiesandcountlessChristmas shows that all help to make the SmokyMountains the perfect spot for a winter getaway.SmokyMountainNavigator.com 39'