So Much to Do!

This section of our site offers you an introduction to the outdoor and indoor worlds of Gatlinburg.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a moderate climate, typified by mild winters and hot, humid summers. When planning a trip to the Smokies, keep in mind that elevations in the park range from 800 feet to 6,643 feet and that the topography can drastically affect local weather. Temperatures can vary 10-20 degrees Fahrenheit from mountain base to top, and clear skies at lower elevations do not guarantee equally pleasant weather on the higher peaks.

BICYCLING
The Cades Cove loop in the national park isn't just for cars. Seeing this historic community on bicycle is one of the best ways to get in touch with the Smoky Mountains. If your transportation allows, you can even bring along a picnic lunch for the trip.

CAMPING
We have three local campgrounds in Gatlinburg to choose from. They have many amenities such as electricity, water, cable TV, hot showers, pools, and much more. The national park also has several campgrounds, including Cosby and Elkmont, where you can pitch a tent and rough it for a few days in the wilderness. Some campgrounds accept reservations, but most are accessible on a first come, first served basis.

DINING
Gatlinburg restaurants hold a myriad of dining choices that offer everything from down-home cookin' to eclectic recipes from around the world.

FISHING
You've heard about our famous mountain trout. Now come catch one yourself! Whether you're in a national park stream or the Little Pigeon River in downtown Gatlinburg, there's nothing more peaceful than dropping your line in the water and waiting to reel in the big one! Choose from one of our full service fishing outfitters for all your fishing needs.

FUN-FILLED ATTRACTIONS
Everything from an aquarium with the largest underwater tunnel, a ski resort with year round ice skating, interesting museums, go cart racing, miniature golf, and much more.

GOLF
If you're a golfer looking for a challenge, how about a game of mountain golf? The rules are the same as golf everywhere, but the course is just a little bit different. It's up and down, up and down, with hardly a flat spot to be found. It'll be an experience to be remembered with a scenic background that is magnificent. Try out your skill on the greens of the Gatlinburg Golf Course or the Bent Creek Golf Course.

HIKING
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has over 800 miles of hiking trails that range from easy to difficult. Whether you choose a day hike, overnight or week long trip you are sure to experience the beauty and solitude of the great outdoors. A Guided Nature Service is available for those looking for a more educational and in-depth look at the Smoky Mountains. Need Supplies? Choose from one of our full service outfitters for all your outdoor needs. Always remember to be prepared before entering the backcountry! Visit one of our many visitor centers for information on planning your next hiking trip.

HORSEBACK RIDING
Saddle up, pardners, and see our beautiful East Tennessee countryside the old-fashioned way. Places like Smoky Mountain Stables & Sugarlands Riding Stables offer guided, back country excursions for kids and grownups alike.

SHOPPING
All along the Parkway and side streets, you'll find Gatlinburg shopping treasures in village-style stores reminiscent of days when shopping was a leisurely yet exciting time!

WHITEWATER RAFTING
There's nothing quite as exhilarating as a ride on an untamed river. There are many outfitters that conduct guided trips down the Big Pigeon and other regional rivers.

WINTER SPORTS
Ober Gatlinburg is Tennessee's only ski resort. Its eight ski slopes range from beginning to advanced and lie 3000 feet above sea level. Using a combination of natural and man-made snow, visitors can ski and snowboard. There's even an indoor ice-skating rink that's great fun rain or shine or snow. Even if you don't ski or skate, come up and enjoy the spectacular view or relax over a delicious hot meal at Ober Gatlinburg's restaurant.

Area Attractions include some of the following:

AMAZING MIRROR MAZE 
Phone: 865-436-4415
The Hottest New Attraction on the Parkway! Don’t miss the World’s Largest Mirror Maze featuring a spectacular 15 minute light and sound show!

ATTRACTIONS ASSOCIATION OF GATLINBURG  
www.attractions-gatlinburg.com
Exciting attractions, within walking distance. Pick up an Official Attractions Guide to learn more. More Info

CAMP THUNDER FUN CENTER  
Phone: (865) 430-8680
www.smokymountainfun.com
Go-Karts on an indoor oval slick track. Enjoy eighteen challenging holes of indoor Miniature Golf & two action-packed Motion Simulator movies. More Info

CHRISTUS GARDENS 
Phone: (865) 436-5155
www.christusgardens.com
Experience the life of Christ through a series of dramatic life-size scenes peopled by over 100 realistic figures.

CIRCUS GOLF...IN 3D 
Phone: 865-436-4415
Brand New! ½ Circus Fun House, ½ Mini-Golf, 100% Fun! 18 Holes featuring computer animation, special effects, and animatronic characters!

CJ'S PLAYHOUSE, LLC 
Phone: (865) 430-5000
20,000 square feet of High Tech Redemption & Arcade Games. Ages 6-60 will have fun. 24oz draft beer & cocktails specials nightly.

COOTER'S PLACE  
Phone: (865) 430-9909
www.cootersplace.com
If you love "the Dukes of Hazzard" (and Americans of all ages do!), you will love a visit to Cooter's Garage. More Info

EARTHQUAKE - THE RIDE 
Phone: (865) 436-9765
Experience catastrophic, live action adventure ride with high-tech special effects. A thrill ride for all ages.

FANNIE FARKLE'S  
Phone: (865) 436-4057
www.gatlinburg.com/fanniefarkles
This is the home of the famous Foot Long "OGLE" Corn Dogs and Sausage Subs smothered in peppers and onions! "OFTEN COPIED,BUT NEVER DUPLICATED!" More Info

FORT FUN FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER  
Phone: (865) 436-2326
www.smokymountainfun.com
Rain-or-shine Laser Tag in a 2,700 square foot arena, with cool lights and pumping music, 3 D Special Effects Theater with movies. More Info

GATLINBURG AERIAL TRAMWAY 
Phone: (865) 436-5423
www.obergatlinburg.com
Spectacular views year-round from aboard 120 passenger Aerial Tramway. Departs regularly from downtown Gatlinburg.

GATLINBURG SKY LIFT, INC.  
Phone: (865) 436-4307
www.gatlinburgskylift.com
Come fly up Crockett Mtn. on the best seat in Gatlinburg. Open year round.

GHOST HAUNTS TOURS 
Phone: (865) 436-8496
Search the shadowy streets and alleys, hearing the stories of the strange and unexplained. Be sure to bring your cameras! 90 minute tour.

GUINNESS WORLD OF RECORDS MUSEUM 
Phone: (865) 430 7800
Hundreds of exhibits from the best-selling Guinness Book of World Records. Memorabilia of Elvis, Beatles, Batmobile & more.

HAUNTINGS - A LIVE GHOST SHOW 
Phone: (865) 436-4636
You haven't lived 'til we've scared you to death. Action-packed interactive Ghost Show. The Ultimate Experience in Horror!

HILLBILLY GOLF 
Phone: (865) 436-7470
Ride the incline 300 feet above the city. World's most unusual miniature golf. Two 18-hole courses with challenging mountaineer hazards.

HISTORICAL TOURS OF GATLINBURG 
Phone: (865) 258-1265
Walking History Tour

HOLLYWOOD STAR CARS MUSEUM  
Phone: (865) 430-2200
www.starcarstn.com
A tour through Star Cars Museum is a trip through some of the most famous movies and TV shows of the last 50 years. More Info

HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSUEM-GATLINBURG, LLC  
Phone: (865) 430-1800
www.hollywoodwax.com
Come play with the stars! Step right into favorite films and TV shows in an action-packed entertainment tribute with more than 90 world-famous celebrities. More Info

MOTION RIDE MOVIE THEATER  
Phone: (865) 430-8985
www.smokymountainfun.com
The area's only 6 movie theater where the screen actually moves as you move. Extreme fun in the area's wildest Virtual Reality. More Info

MYSTERIOUS MANSION OF GATLINBURG  
Phone: (865) 436-7007
Short walk from Aquarium. Gatlinburg's scariest and most exciting attraction. An experience you won't forget. Open daily. Call for hours.

OBER GATLINBURG AMUSEMENT PARK 
Phone: 865-436-5423
www.obergatlinburg.com
Ride Aerial Tramway to Go-Karts, Alpine Slide, Indoor Ice Skating, Black Bear Habitat, Shops, Restaurant, Winter Skiing, more!

OFF ROAD VOYAGES  
Phone: (865) 277-7212, Toll Free: 1-866-998-6924
www.offroadvoyages.com
Enjoy a true off road experience through Smoky Mountains in our military hummer - the only place in the south east. The unique experience changes as the seasons do! Different trails available. More Info

OLD GATLINBURG GOLF & GAMES  
 Phone: (865) 430-4653
www.smokymountainfun.com
NEW THIS YEAR – an amazing, glow-in-the-dark, indoor Black Light Mini Golf course. It’s THE newest thing in mini golf. More Info

RIPLEY'S AQUARIUM OF THE SMOKIES   
Phone: (865) 430-8808, Toll Free: 888-240-1358
www.ripleysaquariumofthesmokies.com
World's Most Fun 1.4 million gallon world-class aquarium. Featuring 12 ft sharks and over 10,000 exotic sea creatures from around the world. More Info

RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT MUSEUM  
 Phone: (865) 436-5096
www.ripleysbelieveitornot.com
features thousands of unique and unusual artifacts collected by Robert Ripley and the team of Ripley archivists. More Info

RIPLEY'S DAVY CROCKETT MINI GOLF   
Phone: (865) 430-8851
www.ripleysminigolf.com
The themed courses, replicating the "old days" when a Tennessee hero named Davy Crockett roamed "them thar hills". More Info

RIPLEY'S HAUNTED ADVENTURE  
 Phone: (865) 430-9991
www.ripleyshauntedadventure.com
Take a stroll through the old factory, and you'll be guaranteed to see some inhabitants of the casket facility. Beware! More Info

RIPLEY'S MOVING THEATER  
 Phone: (865) 436-9763
www.ripleysmovingtheater.com
See two 4D movies on our giant screen. Bump, dip, and turn with seats that move in eight different directions and experience the 6 channel digital surround sound. More Info

RIPLEY'S SUPER FUNZONE 
Phone: (865) 436-5096
www.ripleys.com
We have the most popular and up to date arcade games on the market. Or maybe a nice, slow-paced game of skee-ball is more your speed.

THE SALT AND PEPPER SHAKER MUSEUM 
Phone: (865) 430-5515
www.thesaltandpeppershakermuseum.com
Only museum with over 20,000 shakers. All sizes, shapes and materials. Gift shop features 2000 shakers, spices, handcrafted jewelry.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN WINERY 
Phone: (865) 436-7551, Toll Free: 1-888-765-9463
www.smokymountainwinery.com
Complimentary tour & tasting of internationally award winning wines. Free Parking. Open daily year-round 10am.

SPACE NEEDLE 
Phone: (865) 436-4629
www.gatlinburgspaceneedle.com
Light #8. 342 Ft. observation tower, Lazer Tag. Hi Tech pro mini golf to Family Arcade. Groups Welcome.

TREASURE QUEST MINIATURE GOLF 
Phone: (865) 436-3672
A championship 18 hole indoor golf course filled with unusual and spectacular scenes. It is challenging and fun for all ages.

WORLD OF ILLUSIONS 
Phone: (865) 436-5232
The world's largest exhibition of action packed Grand Illusions. Make a friend disappear, become a Genie in a bottle, walk away from your shadow.

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