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Rainy-Day Things to Do in the Smokies

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Smoky Mountain weather can change fast, but a rainy day does not have to mean a lost day. These are the indoor spots we send our guests to: an aquarium, escape rooms, indoor snow tubing, museums, a big action park and even a chance to make your own knife.

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Rainy-day favorite

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!

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.

MagiQuest

Interactive quest game & indoor mini golf · Pigeon Forge

MagiQuest is an interactive live-action, role playing game where players embark on quests and adventures. They also offer special FX blacklight Pirate Golf, and indoor 18-hole miniature golf course. There is a scavenger hunt, with a wizard theme, and a mirror maze. Great for a rainy day!

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The Escape Game

Escape rooms · Pigeon Forge

Communication, collaboration, and creativity are all key to uncovering hidden clues and solving intricate puzzles to escape before it’s too late! Sixty-minute escape room adventures! Located at The Island in Pigeon Forge. Great for a rainy day.

Hollywood Wax Museum

Wax museum · Pigeon Forge

At Hollywood Wax Museum, you can pose with your favorites using fun props and costumes for the best pics from your vacation! Along the way, you’ll also get to know more about the stars, from their pets to their pet peeves… from their charity work to their side businesses… and lots more!

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.

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!

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.

Rainforest Adventures Zoo

Indoor zoo · Sevierville

This small zoo is a delight! You and your family can feed animals, watch the monkeys jump from tree to tree, and listen to the cockatoos talk. Located in the heart of the beautiful Smoky Mountains, near both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, RainForest Adventures Zoo is open year-round with lots of things to see and do! Great for a rainy day!

Slick City Action Park

Trampoline & action park · Pigeon Forge

Slick City Action Park (formerly TopJump) features Open Jump, Air Bag, Fire & Ice Ninja Course, Basketball Dodgeball, Climbing Center, Kids Zone. Slick City has the nation’s first sky-high climbing adventure with 21 different climbing lines. They also have a HUGE arcade, Sugar Rush Candy Store, and a place for parents to relax and see the whole park.

Mohr Custom Knives

Knife-making classes · Dandridge

Make a memory, learn a skill, or take a tour. Where else can you make your own knife? It is in Dandridge, but well worth it.

Iron Mountain Metal Craft

Knife-making classes · Pigeon Forge

Make your own knife! Then eat at the family-friendly, delicious, and historic Old Mill restaurant when you are finished.

Forbidden Caverns

Guided cave tour · Sevierville

Forbidden Caverns is an enjoyable experience for the whole family. Great place to visit if it’s a rainy day. Open seasonally, April 1 to November 25, and closed Thursdays and Sundays.

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