Things To Do

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is free! The park is one of the few national parks where no entrance fees are charged. This is a must do. Gatlinburg is the busiest, most touristy gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. To Enter: From interstate highway I-40 take Exit 407 (Sevierville) to TN-66 South. At the Sevierville intersection, continue straight onto US-441 South. Follow US-441 through Sevierville and Pigeon Forge into park.

The Island in Pigeon Forge

About: Activities, games, shops, live music, dozens of restaurants, places to stay, and so much more. Price: Individual tickets range from $4 to $14

Dollywood

An amusement park and resort jointly owned by Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Entertainment. Dollywood is the biggest ticketed tourist attraction in Tennessee. In addition to standard amusement park thrill rides, Dollywood features traditional crafts and music of the Smoky Mountain area. The park hosts a number of concerts and musical events each year, including appearances by Dolly Parton and her family as well as other national and local musical acts.

Ober Gatlinburg

About: This mountainside amusement park features skiing, ice-skating, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Price/activities: https://obergatlinburg.com/activities-rates/ In October their 12th Annual Oktoberfest will be going on around the time of our wedding.

Gatlinburg SkyLift Park

Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Home to the famous SkyBridge, located at the top of the iconic SkyLift, the Gatlinburg SkyBridge is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America and the most spectacular experience in the Smokies.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride.

Ole Smoky Moonshine

Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. There is a location in Pigeon Forge, and two locations in Gatlinburg. If Pigeon Forge is more convenient: 131 The Island Drive, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Wild Bear Falls Water Park

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park features Wild Bear Falls, a mountain-themed, world-class family heated indoor Gatlinburg water park for all ages. Single-Day Admission: $24.95 +tax Three-Day Admission: $53.85 +tax

Sugarlands Distilling Company

Rustic, industrial-chic moonshine maker offering indoor & outdoor tours, tastings & live music.

Outdoor Gravity Park

Amusement park offering zorbing on 4 different tracks, including zig-zag & downhill courses.

Anakeesta

Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. General Admission: $24.99 for ages 12-59, $17.99 for kids age 4-11.

Parrot Mountain and Gardens

Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Parrot Mountain and Gardens is nestled on four acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. Hundreds and hundreds of beautiful tropical birds and thousands and thousands of flowers and plants and trees.

Nascar SpeedPark

NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains is full-throttle fun with 22 family attractions! Race in for 8 heart-pounding go-kart tracks, exciting family and thrill rides, 3-story indoor rock climbing wall, 2 mini golf courses, bumper boats, the indoor Speed Dome Arcade with more than 75 games. Tickets: Unlimited Ride Wristband: $25.99ea+tax if you buy online (In-Park: $27.99ea+tax) Includes unlimited play on 8 Go-Kart Tracks, Family & Thrill rides and 2 Mini Golf Courses. Plus, you’ll be able to come and go from the park throughout the day to maximize the experience.

Zipline Tour

#1 RATED ZIPLINE IN TENNESSEE 9 YEARS IN A ROW CLIMB works offers two world-class zipline tours – their breathtaking Mountaintop Zipline and their top-rated Treetop Zipline. Nestled right across the street from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, you can explore one of the most beautiful places on earth in two unique and exciting ways.

Gatlinburg Golf Course

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

If you plan to experience the mountains and don't mind a drive this is a great option! During October, they have a Moonshine Experience: “Shine and Dine” on the railroad! Departing from Bryson City, Hop aboard The Carolina Shine car on the Nantahala Gorge 4 1/2 hour round trip train excursion, Experience GSMR’s all-adult First Class Moonshine Car and sample the smoothest, triple-distilled, handcrafted, best tasting moonshine in the Carolinas.