Area Attractions

Entertainment:

Dollywood
Dolly Parton grew up in these parts and sang her way to fame, then came home and built a theme park. Good, wholesome, down-home fun, rides and games can be found at this lively place. Also look for mountain crafts, country music and some great southern cooking! Pigeon Forge

Elvis Presley Museum
Personal possessions belonging to the King himself are housed here as part of the largest collection of Elvis memorabilia in the world!

Flyaway
One of the most unusual attractions around, experience the sensation of body flight without wings in this vertical wind tunnel that propels you upward on a 115 mph rush of air. Pigeon Forge

Great Smokies Mega Theatre
Awesome IMAX presentations of the some of the best nature and action films around. Gatlinburg

Guinness World of Records® Museum
Exhibits from the renown Guinness record books, plus displays honoring numerous famous icons of the 20th century. Gatlinburg

Harrah's Cherokee Casino
The casino features over 2500 of the hottest games in video format. Three restaurants and live shows round out this gambling mecca of the mountains. Cherokee, NC

Laff Trax
The area's premier comedy club, live stand-up with occasional guest appearances of some of the best in the business. Above TGI Fridays in Gatlinburg

Music Mansion Theater
This state of the art music theater features outstanding musical and variety presentations. From country to rock, gospel and patriotic programs, Music Mansion Theater is the most attended show in the Smokies.

NASCAR Speedpark
An interactive theme park based on racing. Drive one or more of the eight different race tracks or try one of the simulators. There's an arcade and a host of motorsports memorabilia for viewing and for sale. Sevierville

Ober Gatlinburg
A scenic chairlift, Alpine Slide, indoor ice rink and in the winter, downhill skiing are all accessible by way of America's largest trams. A ski resort and year-round amusement park all in one! Gatlinburg

Ogle's Waterpark
Some great summertime fun can be found at this full tilt waterpark. Loads of water slides, a wave pool and several water play areas for the little ones make this one hot stop for some cool fun! Pigeon Forge

Ripley's Believe It or Not!
A museum filled with some of the most incredible collections of the odd and unusual. Three floors of artifacts and relics from around the world. Gatlinburg

Ripley's Haunted Adventure
High tech Labyrinth of fear inhabited by some ghoulish and demented creatures just waiting to get a scream out of you! Gatlinburg

Ripley's Moving Theater
A triple play for Ripley's, a rocking and rolling movie experience and we didn't mention music! An advanced simulator theater that puts you in the center of the action, seeing, feeling...it gets all the senses moving along with the show on the screen. Gatlinburg

Thunder Island - Home of Race World
Coasters, cars and kiddie rides are all part of this amusement center which features miniature golf, an arcade and 5/8th scale cars that race on a tri-oval track that simulates a real racing experience. Pigeon Forge

Natural Attractions:

Davy Crockett Riding Stables
Guided mountainous trail rides for the inexperienced or experienced horseback rider, 1/2 hour and hourly rates. Townsend, TN

Forbidden Caverns
Towering chimneys, waterfalls and awesome rock formations are found in this ancient cave system. Well-lit walkways with a special sound and lighting system heighten the experience. Look for rare cave onyx. Northeast of Sevierville

The Mine
Sift through gemstone rich mining ore that was hauled across the mountain from Franklin, NC. Finders, keepers! Rock shop will show you how to cut and mount stones or select a finished piece from the gift shop. Pigeon Forge & Sevierville

Rafting the Smokies
Whitewater rafting for beginners to experienced paddlers, trips are designed to fit skill levels. Gatlinburg

River Quest
River trips down the French Broad River in canoes or kayaks, great for the whole family. Sleek fishing boats and lazy tubing trips are also on the menu here. Sevierville

Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo
Up close and personal with Mother Nature's creatures, feed and pet over 200 animals from all over the world. Sevierville

Tuckaleechee Caverns
Huge rooms 400 feet long and 150 feet high were carved out of the limestone and rock by water and erosion. Beautiful waterfalls, streams and rock formations make this one of the greatest sights under the Smokies. Townsend

Shopping:

Gatlinburg
Block for block, some of the most unique and charming gifts shops line the streets in Gatlinburg.

Outlet Shopping
Over 200 name-brand outlets with big discounts are located in nearby Pigeon Forge.

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