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Your comprehensive guide to the best events and things to do in and around Gatlinburg.

Activities & Attractions

Anakeesta Outdoor Adventure Park

This Gatlinburg based theme park is a great family value! Admission to Anakeesta includes a scenic ride via the Chondola to the summit of Anakeesta Mountain where you enter the magical Firefly Village.  From there, you can experience breathtaking scenery, amazing activities, great food, and much more!

Rocky Top Sports World

Taking sports facilities to a whole new level. Rocky Top Sports World is an 80 acre state-of-the-art sports campus in the heart of the Smoky Mountains.

Attractions & Amusement

Gatlinburg offers families and visitors endless fun and amusement. Being bored is impossible.

Shopping in Gatlinburg: The Ultimate Guide

If retail therapy is on your vacation itinerary, the Gatlinburg area offers an incredible amount of shopping opportunities.

Scenic Drives

Experience the panoramic views and scenic mountain vistas of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Golfing

Take on the challenge and exhilaration of golfing through valleys, lush forest and teeing off from elevated tee boxes.

 

The Mountain Mile in Pigeon Forge

With over a mile of road frontage this will be a destination must for any visitor to the Smoky Mountain region and beyond.

Culture

Live Music

For visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains there is no better way to immerse yourself in the local culture, and have fun than to experience live music events.

Arts & Crafts

Creativity runs deep here; arts and crafts lovers will rejoice in the abundance of visual arts available in Gatlinburg.

 

Best In Show

Born in the Smoky Mountains, Dolly Parton put this region on the map. See why so many other country music stars and entertainers call East Tennessee home. With an array of talented showman, and superb live entertainment for the whole family, visitors to the area will revel in their options of music, dinner theatre, magic, comedy, variety shows and more.

History

From the native Cherokee that roamed this land to the original homesteaders to the Gatlinburg area-the Ogle family, and of course the monumental creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Gatlinburg area has a rich and vibrant history that is sure to fascinate and intrigue.

The 6 Best Museums in Gatlinburg

From quirky to classic, historic relics to the impossibly weird, the greater Gatlinburg area hosts a variety of eclectic museums, diversions, and one-of-kind attractions. Explore these curiosities and you’re sure to discover Hollywood personalities, ancient trivia, artifacts and much more.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Experience eight unique attractions including Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Food & Drinks

Moonshine Tasting in Gatlinburg: Top 6 Tasting & Distillery Tours

Take part in an age-old tradition and learn more about the heritage of Moonshine by visiting a local distillery, taking a tour, and even buying some authentic moonshine as treasured souvenir.

Private Chefs

Enhance your vacation and impress your guests by including a Private Chef in your vacation plans.  Choose from several Chef options to prepare amazing in cabin meals.  Full vegan and food allergy options are available.

Restaurant Dining Guide

Your dining possibilities are endless in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge. We’ve rounded up some of the best restaurants; find out where to get home-style cooking, southern cuisine, local fare, upscale dining, sweets and more!

 

Health, Wellness and Fitness

Organic Options

Gatlinburg has Organic food options that are both convenient and affordable.

Yoga and Fitness Centers In Gatlinburg

Blend a visit to the Yoga studio or Gym while on vacation at these convenient options.

Spa's and Massage Places in Gatlinburg

Relax at one of the many featured Spa’s or enjoy an in cabin massage…

Seasonal Events

Spring

Fresh air, blossoming flowers, spring showers, and fun activities await you in Spring.

 

 

Summer

Gatlinburg is bustling in summer and there is no shortage of events that entertain enhance your experience.

Fall

Spectacular fall foliage, festivals and activities await you during this breathtaking time of year.

Winter

Warm up with action packed activities and events to partake in during the cool Gatlinburg winter.

The Great Outdoors

The 9 Best Swimming Holes in Gatlinburg + Insider’s Tips

Experience the Great Smoky Mountains from a different vantage point- the water- by taking a dip or trip down some of the clearest, cleanest mountain streams or rivers in the Southeastern US. Whether you choose to brave the rapids or opt for a gentler float or splash downstream these pure waters are guaranteed to delight and rejuvenate you!

Whitewater Rafting

Run the River Wild, and experience the wonder and thrill of the Great Smoky Mountains from a different vantage point, rambling the whitewater rapids of the Pigeon River.

Snow Sports

The Appalachian Mountain Chain Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina is home to fantastic skiing, snowboarding and tubing.

Mountain Biking in Gatlinburg: The Ultimate Guide

Hug winding curves, and enjoy an outdoor thrill like no other on some of the highest elevations in the Southeast.

Hiking

With over 800 miles of hiking trails the Great Smoky Mountains National Park features a variety of hiking trails of all lengths and varieties.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) holds a wealth of natural wonder, discovery and for this reason and many more is America’s most visited national park.

Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

Get your blood pumping and adrenaline flowing as you fly down the mountains and soar through the tree tops on one of the many spectacular zip lining adventures Gatlinburg and area have to offer.