Anakeesta, Tennessee’s award-winning outdoor family theme park is known for its panoramic smoky mountain views, thrilling treetop adventures including zipline tours and mountain coaster, dining and shopping. Each season at Anakeesta brings something new to explore with live music in Black Bear Village and family-friendly activities for all to enjoy.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail. An observation tower tops Clingmans Dome, the highest peak, offering scenic views of the mist-covered mountains.
Dollywood is a theme park that is jointly owned by Herschend Family Entertainment and country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton through her entertainment company, Dolly Parton Productions. It is located in the Knoxville metropolitan area in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, near the gateway to The Great Smoky Mountains.
Ober Mountain Adventure Park & Ski Area, formerly known as Ober Gatlinburg, is a ski area and amusement park located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA that was established in 1962. The area also contains a large mall with indoor amusements, an indoor ice skating rink, snack bars, a restaurant, and stores.
A visit to Gatlinburg is incomplete without walking up and down the Parkway, aka the "strip." The Parkway is home to countless restaurants, attractions, shops, and shows within walking distance. One top spot of shopping along the strip is The Village. The Village consists of a variety of fantastic restaurants, and cute boutiques tucked off the Parkway in a quaint village setting.
Hillbilly Golf is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM. We are celebrating 51 years of continuous operation for our unique miniature golf course located on the side of a mountain. Come join the fun and see why everyone loves Hillbilly Golf.
Inspired Fun in the Great Smoky Mountains! Offering whitewater rafting, family float trips, ziplines, a challenging ropes course, and rock climbing wall. VACATION PACKAGES FOR AFFORDABLE SMOKY MOUNTAIN FUN! Come play with us and then enjoy the rest of your day on our Family Adventure Island with complimentary picnic tables, grills, walking trail, and family playground. We are a one-stop-adventure-shop serving ages 3 and up.
If you’re looking for an adventure that puts you high in the sky with 360-degree views of the Great Smoky Mountains, this Gatlinburg Mountaintop Zipline and Sky Bridge Experience is just for you. Along with six opportunities to zipline high above the treetops, you’ll also get to go on four sky bridges and rappel onto the end platform. Plus, an ATV ride to the top of the mountain is included to make for an easy and fun time.
The Moonshine Mountain Coaster, formerly known as Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster, is under new ownership and management since late 2021. The coaster offers beautiful scenery in the Smoky Mountains and a thrilling ride from top to bottom. Each rider is in control of the speed of their own sled and can go as fast as 30mph! The Moonshine Mountain Coaster is a family-friendly attraction for all ages and starts with kids as young as 3 years old.
Home of North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge: Gatlinburg SkyBridge. At the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park, guests will experience the best views of the beautiful Smoky Mountains and the town of Gatlinburg. Come relax and enjoy the views!
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, TN, is literally teeming with life - over 10,000 exotic sea creatures in 350 individual species. There are more fish in this aquarium than there are people living in the entire town of Gatlinburg!
The Gatlinburg Space Needle is an all steel observation tower served by two elevators with a capacity of 20 persons each. Ride our safe and comfortable glass elevators over 400’ to observation deck for 360° view of the Great Smoky Mountains and the resort city of Gatlinburg. The view is a panorama of beauty without equal year round. Enjoy Higher Learning, an educational experience from the Space Needle’s perspective, with free view finders!
Stroll through our whimsical mountain top theme park built in the heart of the Smokies. Relax by the fire pit in Firefly Village and discover quaint shopping, sweet treats and slow-smoked southern barbeque while taking in the scenic Smoky Mountain views plus vistas of Downtown Gatlinburg and the National Park. Enjoy live music, quick bites, outdoor seating and an elevated dining experience in Gatlinburg at Cliff Top in Black Bear Village.
A mountain-themed, world-class family indoor water park, Wild Bear Falls at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, features a state-of-the-art retractable roof, taking Mother Nature out of the equation! Guests can enjoy comfortable conditions year round. At more than 60,000 square feet, Wild Bear Falls is the largest indoor water park resort in the South and the fifth largest in the country.