Make Memories That Will Last

The family will be talking about this vacation for years. Wow the family with great mountain vistas or head to one of the rustic valley towns for the region’s best restaurants and family attractions.

If the kids need to run off some steam, let them go crazy for a day at one of the region’s amusement parks or water parks. No matter what you decide to do, if you’re all tired at the end of the day you must have done something right.

Family Fun Attractions

Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Experience eight unique attractions including Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium 800 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-5096 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Anakeesta

Anakeesta

576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 325-2400 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

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The Escape Game

The Escape Game

60-Minute Escape Room Adventures on The Island 131 The Island Dr Suite 9139, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 868-3400 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Sky Bridge

Sky Bridge

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Adventure Park Ziplines

Adventure Park Ziplines

877-407-5605 1620 Parkway, Sevierville, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Adventure Raceway

Adventure Raceway

865-428-2971 2945 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Beyond the Lens!

Beyond the Lens!

865-366-1609 2115 Parkway, Pigeon Forge TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa

Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa

865-428-9398 909 Little Cove Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Bluff Mountain Adventures

Bluff Mountain Adventures

865-453-3717 2186 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Bush’s Visitor Center

Bush’s Visitor Center

865-509-3077 3901 US Hwy. 411, Dandridge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Castle of Chaos

Castle of Chaos

865-428-5228 110 Showplace Blvd., Unit A, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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CRAVE Golf Club

CRAVE Golf Club

865-366-3403 2925 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Fat Daddy’s Arcade

Fat Daddy’s Arcade

865-409-1077 4061 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Five Oaks Riding Stables

Five Oaks Riding Stables

877-410-0083 1620 Parkway, Sevierville, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Forbidden Caverns

Forbidden Caverns

865-453-5972 455 Blowing Cave Rd., Sevierville, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Four Sisters Old Time Photo

Four Sisters Old Time Photo

865-366-1389 3152 Parkway #6, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors

Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors

865-428-5228 110 Showplace Blvd., Unit B, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Hollywood Wax Museum

Hollywood Wax Museum

865-428-5228 106 Showplace Blvd., Unit A, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Jayell Ranch

Jayell Ranch

865-776-1593 1131 Jayell Rd., Sevierville, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Lazer Port Fun Center

Lazer Port Fun Center

877-520-1444 2782 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Legacy Mountain Premier Ziplines

Legacy Mountain Premier Ziplines

877-455-6475 800 Legacy Vista Dr., Sevierville, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Lost Treasure Golf

Lost Treasure Golf

865-453-0307 3010 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Ober Gatlinburg

Ober Gatlinburg

800-251-9202 1001 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 1339 Ski Mountain Rd., Gatlinburg, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Golfing, Shopping & Spa

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Restaurants & Night Life

The Old Mill

The Old Mill

865-428-0771 160 Old Mill Ave., Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Outbreak: Dread the Undead

Outbreak: Dread the Undead

865-428-5228 110 Showplace Blvd., Unit C, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Parrot Mountain & Garden of Eden

Parrot Mountain & Garden of Eden

865-774-1749 1471 McCarter Hollow Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Pigeon Forge Snow

Pigeon Forge Snow

865-366-1334 2533 Teaster Ln., Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Rafting in the Smokies

Rafting in the Smokies

800-776-7238 3514 Teaster Ln., Pigeon Forge, TN 3595 Hartford Rd., Hartford, TN 813 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Rafting Outdoor Adventures

Rafting Outdoor Adventures

866-333-RAFT (7238) 3635 Trail Hollow Rd., Hartford, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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River Rat Great Smoky Mountains Tubing Outpost

River Rat Great Smoky Mountains Tubing Outpost

865-448-8888 205 Wears Valley Rd., Townsend, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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River Rat Great Smoky Mountains Whitewater Outpost

River Rat Great Smoky Mountains Whitewater Outpost

423-487-4303 3630 Hartford Rd., Hartford, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Rocky Top Mountain Coaster

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster

865-453-0033 2940 Veterans Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo

Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo

865-428-3337 478 Happy Hollow Ln., Sevierville, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Smoky Mountain Deer Farm Riding Stables

Smoky Mountain Deer Farm Riding Stables

865-429-2276 470 Happy Hollow Ln., Sevierville, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Smoky Mountain Lake Adventures

Smoky Mountain Lake Adventures

800-635-6803 376 Morgan Way, Dandridge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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SpeedZone Fun Park

SpeedZone Fun Park

877-410-8018 3315 South River Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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TopJump Trampoline Park

TopJump Trampoline Park

865-366-3400 3735 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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The Track

The Track

865-453-4777 2575 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Wears Valley Zipline Adventures

Wears Valley Zipline Adventures

865-428-1545 1911 Wears Valley Road, Sevierville, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Smoky Mountain Outdoors

Smoky Mountain Outdoors

877-311-5260 3299 Hartford Rd., Hartford, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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WonderWorks

WonderWorks

865-868-1800 100 Music Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Xtreme Racing Center

Xtreme Racing Center

877-862-1240 3144 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Comedy Barn Theater

Comedy Barn Theater

865-428-5222 2775 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Country Tonite Theatre

Country Tonite Theatre

865-453-2003 129 Showplace Blvd., Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Restaurants & Night Life

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction

865-453-4400 3849 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show

888-641-7192 2682 Teaster Ln., Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Restaurants & Night Life

Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud

Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud

865-908-7469 119 Music Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park

Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park

865-366-3330 2530 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show

Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show

865-505-2469 2713 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Red Skelton Tribute Show

Red Skelton Tribute Show

865-428-8900 167 E. Wears Valley Road, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Smoky Mountain Opry

Smoky Mountain Opry

865-428-7469 2046 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

Events

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Gatlinburg Farmers Market

Gatlinburg Farmers Market

Experience locally grown foods, live crafts demonstrations and toe tapping mountain music. Saturdays 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, May through October. 1222 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 640-7190 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Impossibilities Magic Show

Impossibilities Magic Show

Impossibilities is a comedy magic and mind-reading show starring the Master Mentalist Erik Dobell. Enjoy an evening of world-class family entertainment at the IRIS Theater in the lobby of the historic Gatlinburg Space Needle. 115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (888) 482-3330 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Arcadia

Arcadia

“Convenient location. Tons of games. Perfect for kids and families!” – Win BIG and have a BLAST in the region’s largest 30,000+ square-foot Family Entertainment Center. With more than 100 of the most popular arcade games, video games, and immersive simulations, Arcadia is the perfect place to win high-end prizes and have a ton of fun in […]

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Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster

Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster

A unique, family-friendly thrill ride. It curves and winds through the woods and down the mountain. Control your own speed in single or double rider carts . Fun for all ages! Open year-round. 306 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Rowdy Bear Mountain Adventure Park

Rowdy Bear Mountain Adventure Park

Glide through the treetops on the Worlds First Single Railed Mountain Glider. Purchase a One Hour Alpine Coaster Wristband at Gatlinburg’s #1 rated Theme Park. Free parking. Rowdy Bear Mountain is home to two amazing YEAR ROUND thrill rides, including the Worlds First Mountain Glider. The Glider is a single railed coaster in the air […]

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Ripley’s Penguin Playhouse

Ripley’s Penguin Playhouse

Voted best place to see penguins by USA Today! Enjoy penguins swimming, pop up on the penguins’ beach and get nose-to-beak! Want a unique experience? Enjoy a Penguin Encounter and Penguin Painting Program! 88 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (888) 240-1358 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Hollywood Star Cars Museum

Hollywood Star Cars Museum

A tour through the Hollywood Star Cars Museum is a trip through some of the most famous movies and TV shows of the last 50 years. Located in the Heart of Gatlinburg, Tennessee and surrounded by Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Hollywood Star Cars Museum first opened in 1996 featuring a collection of Television, Movie, […]

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Fannie Farkle’s Amusement

Fannie Farkle’s Amusement

656 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-4057 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini Golf

Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini Golf

188 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 430-8851 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Ripley’s Haunted Adventure

Ripley’s Haunted Adventure

908 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 430-9991 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Ripley’s Super Fun Zone

Ripley’s Super Fun Zone

542 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-5096 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini Golf

Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini Golf

1639 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862 (865) 428-1699 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Toy Box Mini Golf

Toy Box Mini Golf

112 Dollywood Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 229-9922 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Gatlin’s Mini Golf

Gatlin’s Mini Golf

716 Parkway # 219, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-2326 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Amazing Mirror Maze & Circus Golf

Amazing Mirror Maze & Circus Golf

919 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-4415 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Blacklight Golf

Blacklight Golf

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Hillbilly Golf

Hillbilly Golf

340 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-7470 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Floyd Garrett’s Muscle Car Museum

Floyd Garrett’s Muscle Car Museum

320 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37876 (865) 908-0882 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Fantasy Golf

Fantasy Golf

3263 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 428-7079 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Treasure Quest Miniature Golf

Treasure Quest Miniature Golf

653 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-3972 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf

Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf

3010 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 453-0307 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Big Creek Expeditions

Big Creek Expeditions

Whitewater Rafting (Also offers: zipline tours and horseback riding) 3541 Hartford Rd. Hartford, TN 37753 866-223-9055 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Alcatraz East Crime Museum

Alcatraz East Crime Museum

2757 Parkway Pigeon Forge 865-453-3278

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NASCAR SpeedPark

NASCAR SpeedPark

865-908-5500 1545 Parkway, Sevierville, TN TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Polka Dot Pots

Polka Dot Pots

1424 Old Knoxville Hwy Wilderness Resort, Sevierville, TN 37876 (865) 868-4448 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Dollywood

Dollywood

2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd. Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 More Info TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Soaky Mountain Waterpark

Soaky Mountain Waterpark

175 Gists Creek Rd Sevierville, TN 37876 More Info TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

88 River Rd Gatlinburg, TN 37738 More Info TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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Golfing, Shopping & Spa

Moonshine & Wine

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The Island

The Island

(865) 286-0119 131 The Island Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 TweetShareSharePin0 Shares

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The Titanic Museum

The Titanic Museum

2134 Parkway Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 More Info TweetShareSharePin0 Shares