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Top Things to Do in the Smoky Mountains

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There is a lot to do in the Smokies, and we have tried most of it ourselves. These are the attractions we point our guests to first, from mountaintop views and coasters to ziplines, an aquarium and a few great rainy-day options. Roughly in the order we would suggest them.

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Anakeesta

Mountaintop theme park · Gatlinburg

Eat, shop, play, and relax! Restaurants with rooftop dining, the infamous Treetop Skyway, beautiful vista gardens, lots of people love this. In Gatlinburg.

Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster

Mountain coaster · Pigeon Forge

Ride this mountain roller coaster day or night and feel the thrill! Check the Groupon app to save some cash, and don’t forget to check out the cute bakery right across the road!

Foxfire Mountain Adventure

Zipline & adventure park · Sevierville

Zip-lining, bridge walking, UTV rentals, and whitewater rafting! Nice five-point harness for zip-lining, so you feel safe. Check out the scenic waterfall tour. Gotta try it!

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Gatlinburg Sky Lift

Chair lift & sky bridge park · Gatlinburg

Since 1954, the Gatlinburg SkyLift has been taking visitors to the summit of Crockett Mountain. Designed to resemble a ski-lift, this beautiful ride gives you a scenic and comfortable way to reach the 1,800-foot-high mountain. At the summit, you’ll find an observation deck, a gift shop and a rest area.

Outdoor Gravity Park

Zorbing & gravity rides · Pigeon Forge

Run down the hill in a ball! Good for kids five and older. Great family fun…if you can handle it! Gravity park has 4 different tracks! Including zig zag & down hill courses! Enjoy water zorbing in the summertime & dry zorbing year round! Climb inside the human hamster ball & let it roll! Free WiFi. Wheelchair accessible entrance! Located in Pigeon Forge.

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Aquarium · Gatlinburg

Take the quick route or the scenic route, but no matter how you drive there, you should visit this aquarium in Gatlinburg! There is a moving tunnel under a large shark tank. There is a stingray exhibit, a penguin area, a glass boat ride, and beautiful habitats!

Titanic Museum

Museum · Pigeon Forge

Titanic: World’s Largest Museum Attraction! Check out their site for a Titanic/Anakeesta combo offer! Inside and out, Titanic is magical during the winter holidays. Stop by November thru December for Titanic’s holiday spirit. The ship will be aglow. Exchange greetings with the Titanic crew or enjoy the glittering lights and festive decorations.

WonderWorks

Indoor amusement attraction · Pigeon Forge

This is an inside amusement park that includes rope courses, an earthquake simulator, a bed of nails, and so many games and activities that get your mind working! Awesome for kids, especially on a rainy day.

Pigeon Forge Snow

Indoor snow tubing · Pigeon Forge

Indoor snow tubing all year long! Pigeon Forge Snow stays open year round, and their REAL SNOW never melts away. Fun for all ages, from little ones to teens to parents. Believe it or not, it’s always 60-70 degrees inside, so you won’t even need to bring your parka!

Smoky Mountain Escape Games

Escape rooms · Pigeon Forge

It’s also the largest escape game attraction in Pigeon Forge. Great for a rainy day! They also have an event room that accommodates 30+ people and can provide food catering if requested.

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