Attractions
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Things to do in the Smoky Mountains
There are hundreds of things to do in the Smoky Mountains and surrounding areas. Below, we’ve attempted to organize those activities in the simplest way possible and provide “best of” guides for each. Note: Some activities are grouped by town due to the wide variety of options available. But all activities are located within a 45-minute to 1-hour drive of the Smokies.
Family Friendly Activities
Choose from one of our area’s many family-friendly activities including amusement parks, walk-through attractions, go-karts, arcades and more.
| Pigeon Forge | Gatlinburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement Parks | View Guide | View Guide |
| Mountain Coasters | View Guide | View Guide |
| Go Karts | View Guide | |
| Scenic Drives | View Guide | |
| Museums | View Guide | |
| Arcades | View Guide | |
| Easy Trails | View Guide | |
| Shopping | View Guide | |
| Tours | View Guide | View Guide |
Outdoor Activities
Choose from one of our area’s many outdoor activities including horseback riding, side-by-side rentals, ziplining and disc golf.
| Pigeon Forge | Gatlinburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Horseback Riding | View Guide | View Guide |
| Side by Side Rentals | View Guide | View Guide |
| Snow Tubing | View Guide | View Guide |
| Ziplining | View Guide | View Guide |
| Fishing | View Guide | View Guide |
| Rafting | View Guide | View Guide |
| Hikes | View Guide | |
| Disc Golf | View Guide | View Guide |
Shows & Music
| Pigeon Forge | Gatlinburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner Shows | View Guide | |
| Theaters/Music | View Guide | View Guide |
Arts & Crafts
| Pigeon Forge | Gatlinburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gem Mining | View Guide | View Guide |
| Knife Making | View Guide | View Guide |
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