Things To DoThings To Do

Gatlinburg SkyParkGatlinburg SkyPark

Ride the SkyLift up to the mountaintop, then walk across the SkyBridge — a 680-foot suspension bridge with amazing panoramic views of the Smokies.

Newfound GapNewfound Gap

Newfound Gap Road is known as one of the most popular scenic drives in the Smoky Mountains. It has an elevation of 5,056 feet, making it the lowest drivable pass through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Along Newfound Gap Road, you can experience a variety of forests, like cove hardwood, pine-oak and northern hardwood forests, before getting to the evergreen spruce-fir forest at Newfound Gap.

The Old Mill Pottery House CaféThe Old Mill Pottery House Café

One of Ilyse's favorite restaurants in Pigeon Forge! There is a pottery studio connected to the restaurant that has great souvenirs and gifts!

Cruze Farm Ice Cream - SeviervilleCruze Farm Ice Cream - Sevierville

"Fresh churned soft serve ice cream made with milk from our local dairy farm. Our menu includes cones, shakes, sundaes, floats, churns & espresso. Churns are double thick shakes you eat with a spoon. We also offer fresh milk from the farm for you to take home: whole milk, light milk, chocolate milk, buttermilk & coffee milk."

Dollywood - Amusement park and entertainmentDollywood - Amusement park and entertainment

Titanic Museum AttractionTitanic Museum Attraction

You get to touch an iceberg which is super cool :)

Forbidden CavernsForbidden Caverns

Forbidden Caverns is a popular natural attraction and guided-tour cave system located in Sevierville, Tennessee, near the Great Smoky Mountains.

The Island in Pigeon ForgeThe Island in Pigeon Forge

The Island in Pigeon Forge is a 23-acre shopping, dining, and entertainment complex in the heart of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Opened in 2014 beside the LeConte Center, it has become one of the region’s top attractions for families and visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains. The destination offers more than 80 shops, restaurants, and rides—all with free admission and parking.

Ripley's Aquarium of the SmokiesRipley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is a large public aquarium and educational attraction in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Opened in 2000, it is one of the most visited destinations in the Smoky Mountains, showcasing over 10,000 sea creatures across 350 species in immersive marine habitats. It has been repeatedly voted among the best aquariums in the United States by visitors and travel publications.

Gatlinburg Space NeedleGatlinburg Space Needle

The iconic Gatlinburg Space Needle landmark is a 407′ observation tower that overlooks downtown Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains. Ride our glass elevators to the observation deck for a 360° view of the Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg.

AnakeestaAnakeesta

The journey to Anakeesta begins with a scenic Chondola or Ridge Rambler ride from the busy Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg to the summit of Anakeesta Mountain. Here guests enter a world of whimsy and discover treetop adventures, a lush botanical garden, nighttime experiences, shopping and dining all amongst the backdrop of the sweeping views of the national park. Featured activities include the Treetop Skywalk with hanging bridges spanning 880’ more than 50’ above the forest floor and AnaVista Tower, downtown’s highest point offering 360-degree views. Adventure seekers love the Dueling Zipline tour and two mountain coasters, The Hellbender and Rail Runner mountain coasters, along with the park’s signature experience Astra Lumina, a one-of-a-kind nighttime journey through an enchanted forest of light and sound that captures the wonder of the cosmos.

Great Smoky Arts & Crafts CommunityGreat Smoky Arts & Crafts Community

Cades Cove Scenic LoopCades Cove Scenic Loop

We usually get to see bears here! Cades Cove is a scenic valley surrounded on all sides by mountains south of Townsend, Tennessee. A popular 11-mile one-way loop road encircling the valley provides access to hiking trails, opportunities for wildlife viewing, and chances to explore the many historic homesites, cemeteries, and churches. The area also holds a visitor center, campground, picnic area, and riding stable.

Smoky Mountain Alpine CoasterSmoky Mountain Alpine Coaster

The Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is a gravity-driven mountain coaster attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Opened in 2013, it is recognized as the first alpine coaster in the Smoky Mountains and features the longest downhill track in the United States. Riders control their speed as they descend over a mile of winding, scenic track surrounded by mountain forest.

Dolly Parton's StampedeDolly Parton's Stampede

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is a long-running dinner-theater experience that combines equestrian stunts, musical performances, and a Southern-style meal. Created by entertainer Dolly Parton in 1988, it remains one of the region’s best-known family attractions and a signature showcase of Smoky Mountain hospitality.

Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner ShowGreat Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show

The Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show is an interactive dinner theater located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, blending comedy, mystery, and Southern-style dining. Its lighthearted whodunits invite guests to solve a “murder” while enjoying a three-course meal, making it a popular choice among families, couples, and groups visiting the Smoky Mountains.

Three Bears General StoreThree Bears General Store

Tanger Outlets SeviervilleTanger Outlets Sevierville

There is tons of shopping at our Tanger outlets! We highly recommend it if you're in the mood for a fun shopping day!