100+ Things to do in The Great Smoky Mountains Tennessee

There is SO MUCH to do in The Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Whether you’re looking for some adventure, a great show, delicious food, or a museum – there is something for everyone in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville. You can do as much or as little as you want while you’re there!

Bakeries & Sweet Treats

• Old Mill Candy Kitchen Located in Pigeon Forge, here you’ll find homemade fudge, taffy, small-batch nut brittles, creamy divinity, chewy caramels, hand-dipped chocolates, and hard candies.
• In addition to serving ice cream, Farmhouse Sweets offers homemade ice cream, pralines, fudge, chocolates, bulk candies, and one of the largest selections of Truffles in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
• Country Candy Kitchen Located in Pigeon Forge, this is where you can try copper kettle fudge, marble slab homemade fudge, hand-dipped chocolate candies, nut clusters, caramels, pecan turtles, and jellies. They also offer a variety of sugar-free treats.
• Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen Located in Gatlinburg, this candy shop makes homemade taffy fresh every day (33 different flavors – including Moonshine and sugar-free!). Little ones will enjoy watching the taffy being made in the window. You can also get caramels, fudge, chocolate turtles, caramel apples, brown bears, milk chocolate-covered pineapple, chocolates, buttercream candy, candy sticks…and more!

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• Fudge Shoppe Of The Smokies -This award-winning fudge shop is known for its sweet aroma that extends all the way to the parking lot AND for having the smoothest and creamiest fudge you’ve probably ever tasted. You can learn about the high-quality ingredients used and the process of making this delicious fudge HERE. There are 2 locations in Gatlinburg.
• If you’re in the mood for gourmet caramel – and let’s face it, who isn’t – then you have to make a stop at The Caramel Candy Co. Their “Special Non-Stick Formula” is made fresh in-house every day. The Caramels are Gluten-free, Vegan/Dairy-free and offer sugar-free caramels. I bought some for my husband and he LOVED them. You can stop in for a free sample if you’re in downtown Gatlinburg.
• Take the kids downtown Gatlinburg to The Donut Friar for glazed donuts, crullers, eclairs, cinnamon rolls, and their popular cinnamon bread.
• Located at The Island in Pigeon Forge, The Fudgery has a reputation for having some of the friendliest staff and yummiest fudge!
• At the Old Mill Creamery, you can choose your favorite ice cream flavor to have in a cup, cake cone, sugar cone, waffle cone (or waffle bowl) shake, malt, or float. Might I suggest the Whiskey Ribbon Ice Cream (Old Forge Distillery moonshine and homemade fudge) ?!?

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Pictured above: Cinnaholic – get cinnamon rolls or cookie dough with a variety of toppings

• Located in Pigeon Forge, the Funnel Cake Factory offers funnel cakes topped with your favorite sweet treats – peaches, Fruity Pebbles, caramel sauce, and chocolate sauce. The most popular? Strawberry Funnel Cake with powdered sugar, sweet strawberries, and whipped cream. They also offer deep-fried Oreos and Twinkies, Mayfield Ice Cream, Brownie Sundaes, and Caramel Popcorn.
• Wildflour Bakery, located in Sevierville, serves Cupcakes, 1/2 LB Brownies, Chessbars, Pastries, Cinnamon Bread, Cakes, and Cheesecakes. They also offer savory options like Keto Meals and Cream Cheese Stuffed Bagel Bites.
• Here at Cinnaholic, you can create your own cinnamon roll and put as many toppings and syrups on it as you want. Add strawberries, blueberries, cream cheese frosting, chocolate frosting, apple pie filling, nuts, chocolate, bananas, jam, marshmallows, graham crackers, cookie dough… and if you can’t get enough frosting, order an extra “shot” of frosting!! In addition to cinnamon rolls, they offer Brownies, Cookies, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Apple Crumble Cookies, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (with your own custom toppings!).
• If you need to satisfy a Sweet tooth, you’ll love this candy shop. There are three locations in the Smokies – LumberJack Square in Pigeon Forge, The Island in Pigeon Forge, and Downtown Gatlinburg.

Two photos above – SWEET Candy Shop – 3 locations in The Smokies

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Pictured Above: Exterior of Cakes by Bakin Bishop & cupcakes from Cakes by Bakin Bishop

• Gatlinburg Grind Coffee Shop & Bakery is off the beaten path (in Gatlinburg) but well worth the drive! Grab a delicious cup o Joe and a pastry – they are made fresh every day! Try a coffee cake, raspberry and cream cheese strudel, sweet roll, and/or apple turnover. If you’re in the mood for something more savory, try a bagel with cream cheese.
• The Apple Valley Creamery and Bake Shop are located in the Apple Barn Village in Sevierville. Try their homemade apple, peach, and blackberry cobblers (and you can top them with ice cream!). They also offer Apple Coffee Cake bread, Apple Walnut Bread, Apple Cinnamon Bread, and Apple Banana Nut Bread which you can get in a loaf or muffin. One of their most popular menu items is their Blackberry Cobbler Bread – also available in a loaf, mini loaf, or muffin. See the full menu HERE.
• Cakes by Bakin’ Bishop– Here, you can choose the flavor of your cupcake and then choose your icing, plus sprinkles – if you like. They are popular because of their cupcakes, mini cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, molasses cookies, and cakes! Located in Pigeon Forge.

Pictured Above: The Apple Valley Creamery

Pictured Above: The Grind Coffee Shop and Bakery

The Island

What to do:

• Great Smoky Mountain Wheel
• The Island Ropes Course
• 7D Dark Ride Adventure
• Alcatraz East Crime Museum
• Arcade City
• Battleground: Tactical Laser Tag
• Funny Cars
• Gatlin’s Bumper Cars
• Gatlin’s Mirror Maze
• Happy Swing
• Lil’ Ribbits
• Old Time Photo
• Reverse Time
• Shooting Gallery
• Sky Tykes
• SkyFly: Soar America
• Spinning Parrots Coaster
• The Escape Game
• The Flying Horse Carousel
• Twist ‘N Shout
• The Island Show Fountain
• Thunderdome

You can purchase an Unlimited Rides Pass for rides/activities on The Island. This Pass is a 48-hour unlimited pass that allows you to ride everything as many times as you want for two days!

Where to Eat:

See photos from our dinner at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen HERE.

• Auntie Anne’s
• Big Rock Candy Mountain
• Margaritaville & Margaritaville Coffee
• Bill’s Lemonade
• Cinnabon
• Byrd’s Famous Cookies
• Dick’s Last Resort
• Kapop! Gourmet Popcorn
• Fin’s Bar & Chill
• Dude’s Daquiries
• Mellow Mushroom
• Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen MENU
• Sweet!
• The Bakesale
• The Fudgery
• Timberwood Grill
• The Island Creamery
• Yee-Haw Snack Shack
• Yee-Haw Brewing Company

Shops and Boutiques:

• Be Free Boutique
• Beef Jerky Experience
• Big Rocky Candy Kitchen
• Bootleggers Winery
• Build-A-Bear Workshop
• Byrd’s Famous Cookies
• Cosmic Pen
• Earthbound Trading Co
• Emery’s 5 & 10
• Farmhouse Decor & Gifts
• For the Health of It
• Growin’ Up
• Hand-Blown Glass Gift Gallery
• Island Tiki General Store
• Kapop! Gourmet Popcorn
• Kryptonite Character Store
• Margaritaville Store
• Master’s Editions
• Monogram Boutique
• Natural Comfort Footwear
• Ole Smoky Moonshine
• Parrot Mountain
• Patriot Peddler
• Paula Deen Retail Store
• Pepper Palace
• Puzzled
• RideMakerz
• Savannah Bee Company
• Smokies Vapor & Cigar Shop
• Smoky Mountain SunShades
• Southern Charm Boutique
• Southern Sportz Shop
• Sparkles Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories
• St. Somewhere Spa (at Margaritaville Island Hotel)
• Sweet!
• Tennessee Sock Company
• Tervis
• The Island Trading Post
• The Sneaky Squirrel
• The Toy Chest Company

Places to Stay:

• Margaritaville Island Hotel
• Margaritaville Island Inn

Things to Know:

• Parking is FREE in marked lots. The main parking lot is located between The Island and the LeConte Events Center. Guests who park here can take a complimentary tram from the lot to the front of The Island.
• Complimentary trams run during The Island’s operating hours.
• Entrance to The Island is FREE. There is no admission charge for The Island in Pigeon Forge. You only pay for what you want to do once you arrive.
• The Island is pet-friendly and dogs on leashes are welcome. However, it is up to the individual shops and restaurants as to whether they are allowed inside the businesses. Service animals are always welcome (but they may not be permitted on certain rides). The patio of Mellow Mushroom allows all pets – not just service animals.
• Enjoy The Island Show Fountain at the Island.  The shows are every Monday through Sunday. They play about every 30 minutes beginning at the top of each hour. You can watch during the day or see the fountains lit up at night. The shows run from 10 am until 11:30 pm. There are chairs all around the fountain if you want to sit and rest and/or watch the fountain show

The Island // 131 Island Drive – Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 // 865.286.0119

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Hikes & Walks with Views

• The whole family will love the view from Clingman’s Dome, the highest point in Tennessee!
• Hike 2.6 miles (round trip) to Laurel Falls Trail to see an 80-foot waterfall (and maybe some black bears in the distance!)
• Hike the 1.5-mile route to Grotto Falls. You will hike along the Trillium Gap Trail, passing a series of waterfalls before walking behind Grotto Falls.
• Stop at the Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook to enjoy some breathtaking views of The Smoky Mountains and Downtown Gatlinburg.
• Enjoy a historic nature trail at Roaring Fork. It is a 5 1/2-mile loop with beautiful scenery, streams, log cabins, and mills
• Take the kids on a hike on the Rainbow Falls Trail (about 5 miles, 3 hours – may be better for older children and teens).
• Abrams Falls Trail The hike is 5 miles roundtrip and considered moderate in difficulty. Due to the terrain, this hike can take 3-4 hours. Abrams Falls is beautiful, about 20 feet high. Because of the strong currents and an undertow, swimming in the pool at the base of the falls is discouraged because it is so dangerous/could be fatal.

Beautiful Drives

• Drive (or walk or bike on certain days) through the beautiful Cades Cove Valley, one of the most visited spots in The Great Smoky Mountains. The drive to Cades Cove from Gatlinburg is about an hour. You can spend 3-4 hours at Cades Cove if you stop and explore everything. You can just drive through in about 30 minutes. Cades Cove is kind of in the middle of nowhere, so you might want to plan snacks/drinks/bathroom stops accordingly.
• Drive Little River Road by the Little River. Feed the ducks and take a few photos in this lovely area. The road actually spans 18 miles, beginning at Sugarland’s Visitor Center and ending at Cades Cove. There are signs posted to let you know where to find picnic areas, overlooks, hiking trails, and waterfalls.
• Take the family for a lovely, scenic drive along Newfound Gap Road
• Ride the Gatlinburg Trolley. We like to park (either paid parking downtown or at the Gatlinburg Welcome Center for free and ride all throughout Gatlinburg. We can get on and off as we please. It can be a little time-consuming with all of the stops, but sometimes it’s nice to just sit and take a load off (and let someone else do the driving).
• Take a six-mile scenic drive through Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. You can pack a lunch and stop for a picnic when you find the perfect spot!

Amusement Parks & Water Parks

• Spend a day or two riding roller coasters or water rides at Dollywood. and/or Dollywood’s Splash Country 
• Rainy? Too cold? Too hot? Wild Bear Indoor Water Park is open year-round.
• Treat your family to a stay at Wilderness of the Smokies. It has a huge indoor water park, adventure forest, and other attractions.
• If you love waterparks, you gotta visit Soaky Mountains Waterpark in Sevierville. They have a watercoaster (called Avalaunch, Soaky Surge (35,000 sq. ft. wave pool), Black Bear Rapids, and an adventure river. and more water rides.

Indoor Activities

• Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies (voted one of the Top 5 Aquariums in the USA and the World!). The kids will love getting up close and personal with the penguins and watching sharks swim overhead!
• All movies are $5 movies at The Forge Cinemas in Pigeon Forge.
• Head indoors at MagicQuest for some black-light Pirate Golf, a quest adventure, a Mirror Maze, and an Arcade.
• Try your inner ninja warrior at Sevier Air’s Trampoline and Ninja Warrior Park.
• Experience over 100 interactive exhibits at the (UPSIDE DOWN!) Wonderworks in Pigeon Forge, including laser tag!
• Let the kids get all their wiggles out at Top Jump Trampoline Park in Pigeon Forge.
• Grab a giant corndog and play some arcade games at Fannie Farkel’s in Gatlinburg.
• Let the kiddos experience a variety of climbing walls and other climbing challenges at Clip ‘N Climb at Top Jump Trampoline Park.
• Take the whole family to experience Ripley’s Moving Theater in Gatlinburg
• Enjoy some family time at Gatlin’s Smoky Mountain Fun  (formerly Fort Fun) in Gatlinburg. They have mini golf (indoor & outdoor), laser tag, bumper cars, motion ride, escape games, and gem mining.
• Spend some time at Beyond the Lens & Flyride ! Here you’ll find virtual reality rides, a hunt for Big Foot, interactive games, 2-minute escape rooms, and a Flyride experience (similar to the Soarin’ and Avatar rides at Disney World).
• True Crime fans will love the Alcatraz True Crime Museum. There are 2 stories and 5 galleries of criminal profiles, the penal system, victim’s stories, crime prevention, forensic science, law enforcement, and the justice system.

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• Take the kids to play some games at Arcadia in Gatlinburg.
• Take the whole family for a tour of the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge – a lovely tribute to the passengers of the Titanic. See more from our visit HERE.
•  See lots of animals and (maybe!) pet some baby goats at  RainForest Adventures
• Let the kids enjoy some Lazer Tag, Go-carts, Mini Golf, and an Arcade at Lazer Port Fun Center in Pigeon Forge
• You can check out Circus Golf  in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, an indoor golf course in Black-lit 3D
• You and the kiddos can try to find your way through a maze of mirrors and LED lights at Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze in Gatlinburg
• Visit Sugarland’s Welcome Center to see some exhibits and a short video about the history of The Great Smoky Mountains. There is also a shop and a bookstore.
• Visit the shops, galleries, and studios at The Great Smoky Mountain Arts Community
• If your family enjoys oddities and interesting exhibits, take them to Ripley’s Believe It or Not  Museum in Gatlinburg
• We visited the Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge (pictures below). I thought it would be cheesy, but, oh my goodness, we had so much fun! I haven’t laughed that hard in a while. It was so much fun. And, now, with an All-Access Pass, you can also go to the 2nd building for a Zombie Breakout Room, Mirror Maze, and Haunted House.
• If you like true crime, then you need to visit the Alcatraz Museum. At this crime museum, you can even see Ted Bundy’s VW Beetle and OJ Simpson’s Ford Bronco.

Good Eats

• Order the kids a pizza and order some Beer Cheese Dip for yourself at The Smoky Mountain Brewery in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge.
• Stuff your faces at the Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant with Apple Julep Grilled Chicken, Country Quiche with Fresh Fruit, Country Fried Chicken with Gravy, or many other options. Enjoy some complimentary fruit juice and apple fritters while waiting for your meal!
• Eat an entire basket of garlic bread rolls at the Best Italian Restaurant in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg.
• Order some Nachos or Street Tacos at No Way Jose’s Cantina in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
• Chubby’s Deli was voted #1 in Sevierville on Trip Advisor! Try the Chubby Burger, The Chicken Fried Chicken, and/or the Catfish. It is off the beaten path, but definitely worth the drive. Don’t be put off by the fact that it is in a gas station – the food and service are fantastic!
• Enjoy the Shrimp, Corn & Crab Bisque, fresh hamburgers, Jambalaya, or Roast Beef Sandwich at New Orlean’s Sandwich Company in Gatlinburg

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• Stop at Old Dad’s General Store for breakfast. Or swing by for lunch. They offer ice cream, milkshakes, homemade pastries, and cupcakes. They also have a general store and sell camping, hiking, and fishing supplies.
• Enjoy a fantastic and filling meal at The Old Mill Pottery Grill and Café or The Old Mill Restaurant in Pigeon Forge. Their menu includes country-fried steak, pot roast, and deep-dish chicken pot pie. You can also visit the shops in Old Mill Square for jams, jellies, and other items to take home.
• Try the brisket or rib sandwich with some sweet sauce at Hungry Bear BBQ in Gatlinburg
• Stuff your faces with all-you-can-eat “vittles” (coleslaw, baked white beans,  french fries, mashed potatoes & gravy, their signature southern hushpuppies, dill pickles, and onions slices) at Huck Finn’s Catfish Shack. But save some room for the main course. Huck Finn’s offers Golden Fried Chicken, Country Fried Steak, Grilled Chicken, Frog Legs, Fried & Grilled Shrimp, Ribeye Steak, and Chicken Livers.
• Enjoy some delicious ribs, burgers, salmon, or BBQ at Calhoun’s in Gatlinburg. They claim to have the best ribs in the USA.
• Try some delicious pork ribs, chopped pork, beef brisket, and chicken at Bennett’s Pit BBQ. There is also a large salad bar for veggie lovers in the family.
• Visit Three Jimmy’s on family trivia night and try some of their award-winning wings!
• Take the whole family out for a nice night out at The Park Grill Steakhouse in Gatlinburg offers a sophisticated children’s menu and offers a variety of children’s “Daiquiris”.

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• Have a nice filling brunch  (on the weekends) at Cherokee Grill. Or visit for lunch or dinner and order the kids some ribs (and get some for yourself too!)
• Have a slice or two of pizza in a wood-fired  brick oven at Big Daddy’s Pizzeria
• Order the kids a prime rib steak or trout (with a salad bar) at The Peddler Steakhouse in Gatlinburg. Parents can order themselves Prime Rib, Filet Mignon, or Rainbow Trout. They can enjoy the salad bar and their signature Chicken Almond Soup.
• Take the family to try some German Food and Belgium Fries at Poynor’s Pommes Frites in Pigeon Forge
• The Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill is a family-friendly restaurant that offers oakwood fire steaks, Italian, BBQ, Catfish, Trout, Burgers, and Sandwiches.
• Enjoy some tea and delicious food (which is always fresh) at Wild Plum Tea Room (2016 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Winner). They offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
• If your family loves seafood, take them to try some fresh, local Rainbow Trout at  Smoky Mountain Trout House
• Have a fun family night out at Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown! Try the arcade, bowling, the tiki bar, and some award-winning cuisine. Located in The Mountain Mile.
• No Way Jose’s
• Ole Red
• Landshark Bar & Grill
• Dick’s Last Resort
• Slice Pizza Bakery
• Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria

Breakfast Hot Spots

• Treat yourself to a special breakfast of pancakes, crepes, etc at the Log Cabin Pancake House. They also serve country ham, biscuits, and gravy if you’re in the mood for something more hearty. Or stop by for lunch for the soup and salad bar and the lunch buffet!
• Stuff your faces with Steak & Eggs, Griddle Cakes, and Pecan Smoked Bacon at Crockett’s Breakfast Camp in downtown Gatlinburg.
• Put on some stretchy pants and head over to Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin. They offer Reese’s Peanut Butter Pancakes,  Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Wild Mountain Blueberry pancakes, and the Sticky Bun pancake. The menu also includes other breakfast items such as Elkmont Egg Platters, Omelets, Campfire Skillets, and a variety of sandwiches.
• Treat your family to a hearty breakfast at Sawyer’s Farmhouse Restaurant. They serve Crepes, Belgium Waffles, and made-from-scratch Pancakes (with syrups and compotes). They have freshly whipped butter and warm homemade syrups for their waffles and pancakes.
• Loosen your pants and head to the Pancake Pantry for some pancakes with real butter and maybe some whipped cream.

Shows & Dinner Shows

• Spend the evening at the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud Show. The show is full of singing, dancing, professional stunts, and comedy acts that the whole family will enjoy. The dinner service also has gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan food options on request. 
• Located in Pigeon Forge, the Dolly Parton Stampede is the World’s Most Visited Dinner Show! Enjoy a four-course feast (gluten-free and vegetarian options available) and a fun, family-friendly show.
• You will find the Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Pigeon Forge. The whole family will love watching Blackbeard and his pirate friends in their adventure as well as a four-course meal.
• At Country Tonight, you’ll hear new and classic country music and family-friendly comedy. This show has been popular for over 25 years and is updating its choreography, costumes, comedy acts, etc. This show is the only one in the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg area with youth performers and is a show even the kids will enjoy.
• You don’t want to miss the Soul of Motown Show at the Grand Majestic Theater – it’s a tribute to Motown legends. You want to dance and sing along to all of your favorite songs of the Motown era.
• For over 25 years, the Comedy Barn has been the most attended clean comedy theater in the whole world. This family-friendly show features animals, magicians, jugglers, ventriloquists, comedians, live country music, and gospel music.

Outdoor Fun

• You can ride the Ski Mountain Coaster, and Ariel Tramway, and do some shopping or skiing at  Ober Gatlinburg
• Anakeesta in downtown Gatlinburg is beautiful! Take a chairlift, gondola, or Ridge Rambler to the top of this mountain ridge. See the gardens, take an hour-long zipline tour, mine for gems, play in the treehouse playground, take a downhill mountain coaster, walk the treetop swinging bridges, eat, drink, or just enjoy the views.
• Take a guided mountain trail ride in the National Park at Sugarlands Riding Stables.
• Ride the alpine coaster at Goats On A Roof. on Wears Valley Road in Pigeon Forge. This mountain coaster is thrilling but smooth and enjoyable. There are goats to feed and a quaint gift shop. The staff is very friendly!
• If your family has the need…the need for speed, they will LOVE the  Extreme Racing Center in Pigeon Forge. They have the fastest go-carts in the Smoky Mountains.
• Enjoy some thrills while riding the gravity-propelled Rowdy Bear Roller Coaster or fly through the treetops with the Rowdy Bear Mountain Glider at Rowdy Bear Mountain.
• You and the family can ride the 300-foot incline before showing off your mini-golf skills on 2 – 18 hole golf courses at Hillbilly Golf in Gatlinburg

• The kids will love the OGO and Fishpipe at  Outdoor Gravity Park Pigeon Forge.
• Experience Go-Carts, Mini Golf, Bumper Boats, and a Rock Wall at Nascar Speed Park of the Smoky Mountains.
• CLIMB Works Canopy says your feet won’t touch the ground for 2.5 hours as you find your way through the trees by means of zip lines and platforms. A guide is with you, giving you lots of information about the Smoky Mountains. In addition to the zip lines, there are mountain biking and challenge courses.
• Let the kids see Parrots, Magpies, and other birds while walking through the Secret Garden at Parrot Mountains and Gardens.
• Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Show and Adventure Park My kiddos loved the zipline roller coaster, 80-foot freefall jumps, logger sports, and lumberjack-themed ropes course. There is also a funny and fascinating lumberjack show featuring world-class athletes. See more of our visit HERE.

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• Glide over 500 feet above Gatlinburg on Sky Lift Gatlinburg for great views of the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg.
• Take your kids for a thrill ride on the Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster also called Moonshine Mountain Coaster.
• Take the kiddos to  Zip Gatlinburg. Try out the Zip Line and the Zip Coaster. There is also the Tree Trek, which has 27 Obstacles. The kiddos will also love the Kid’s Net Course -a 1,500 square foot Trapeze Net 30 feet off the ground!
• Enjoy a few fun rounds of mini golf at Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini-Golf in Sevierville
• Everyone will enjoy a fun whitewater rafting adventure or scenic float at Rafting with Big Creek Expeditions
• Try the Goliath Zip Lines- the highest and longest lines in the Smoky Mountains. Or try the Waterfall Canopy Tour – 7 amazing zip lines over rivers and creeks. Foxfire Mountain Adventures also has the swinging Bridge to Prosperity and ATV riding adventures.
•  Enjoy some fantastic views and scenery at  Scenic Helicopter Tours in Sevierville, TN.
• Experience a panorama view of Gatlinburg from the top of the Gatlinburg Space Needle
• Enjoy 18-hole mini golf and tons of photo ops with huge versions of your favorite toys at Toy Box Mini Golf -the world’s first toy-themed mini golf course.

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• Enjoy go-carts, bumper cars, mini-golf, and other rides at The Track in Pigeon Forge.
• Visit Greenbrier Cove to go tubing, swim, picnic, hike, sunbathe, fish, bird watch, bicycle, or just sit back on a rock along the river.
• Take a walk down the Downtown Gatlinburg Parkway.
• The kids will love their adventures at Treetops Ropes Course in Sevierville
• Adventureworks Climb Zip Swing in Sevierville
• Take the kids on a fun ride at the Monster Truck Ride in Sevierville
• Spend a couple of hours or all day tubing or kayaking at River Romp Tubes and Kayaks Rentals 
• Take the kids fishing at English Mountain Trout Farm & Grill. in Sevierville. You catch the fish, and they cook them for you!
• The Rocky Top Mountain Coaster is the longest coaster in East Tennessee, features FOUR uplifts, covers 20 acres of beautiful Smoky Mountains scenery, has 360-degree turns, is over 9 minutes long, and every single sled can go up to 30 MPH.
• Voted the #1 Mini Golf Course in America by THE TRAVEL, Crave Golf Club is a candy-themed mini golf course that can be enjoyed indoors and/or outdoors. They also have mini bowling, escape rooms, and a candy store.

Shopping

• Pick up some fresh produce, and baked goods, and visit over 1000 vendors at the Great Smokies Flea Market.
• If it’s a pretty day, you can take the kiddos for a stroll, do some shopping (there are 27 shops), and grab something to eat at The Village Shops in Gatlinburg. It is like stepping into another world!
• Take the family to The Covered Bridge Shops in the Glades for dining and shopping. Or visit the farmer’s market every Saturday from 8:30 until 12:00.
• Find some great deals at the Tanger Outlets in Sevierville.
• Three Bears General Store carries ice cream, candy, clothes, jewelry, and lots of souvenirs and gift items.
• Visit the Apple Barn General Store, a 1910 barn that sells local food (like bacon and apple butter), treats to take home, gifts, and souvenirs.

Wineries & Distilleries in The Smoky Mountains

• Located next to the historic Old Mill in Pigeon Forge, Old Forge Distillery offers bourbon, whisky, moonshine, gin, cream liqueurs, and craft spirits.
• Smoky Mountain Winery is the oldest winery in East Tennessee and features over 20 award-winning wines in their tasting room – which you can sample for free.
• Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine – Three locations: Find the Barn at The Island in Pigeon Forge, The Barrelhouse, and Holler, both in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Swing by for some moonshine, whisky, canned cocktails, and more.
• Mountain Valley Winery in Pigeon Forge has won over 1000 medals of excellence for its wines. This winery offers some of the most unique wines in the country, including sweet fruit wines.
• Tennessee Shine Company uses a family recipe in their small-batch distilling. They offer Moonshine and Whiskey. Four locations: Pigeon Forge, Wears Valley, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville
• Located in Gatlinburg, Little Bear Winery specializes in blueberry and blackberry wine and offers free wine tastings daily.

 

 

 

 

 

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