Gatlinburg Things to do

Owned by legendary singer, songwriter, actress, author, and Tennessee native Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Entertainment. Dollywood® features over 50 rides, including thrilling roller coasters, and kid-friendly rides. Also, live performances, world-class festivals, and events throughout the year. Enjoy southern-style restaurants, arts and crafts, and unique shops. All of this is what makes Dollywood® one of the best theme parks in the world. Details

With more than 35,000 square feet of exciting and educational entertainment, WonderWorks is a kid-friendly indoor amusement park that’s ranked one of the top things to do in Pigeon Forge. The popular attraction offers more than 100 interactive exhibits and activities that inspire imagination, logic, and creativity, and include a glow-in-the-dark indoor ropes course, a laser tag arena, and more. Details

In this fast-paced production, audiences enjoy a variety of dynamic singing and dancing, side-splitting comedy, powerful gospel, and American patriotism. From the youthful skill of the young fiddle and banjo players to the experienced veterans of stage and song, Country Tonite is a family show that’s fun for the whole family! Details

Guests of all ages can enjoy Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, offering an exciting live performance paired with delicious homestyle cuisine. The dinner show features jaw-dropping horse-riding stunts, extravagant special effects, lively musical productions and a four-course feast that’s sure to please any palate. Details

Swashbuckling pirates have invaded Pigeon Forge! Watch as the Crimson and Sapphire pirate crews battle it out on the gigantic indoor pirate ship. Featuring an original music score, jaw-dropping aerial and acrobatic acts, live animals, competitions, audience interaction, and so much more, Pirates Voyage is fun for the entire family. Details

An exciting two-hour dinner show in Pigeon Forge, Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show offers a fun experience, complete with singing, dancing, heavy lifting, pretend fighting, comedy bits, and other outrageous entertainment routines. Guests can enjoy the show while also enjoying a Southern-style feast, including fried chicken, barbecue pork, mashed potatoes, dessert, and more. Details

Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee features over 400 artifacts throughout 20 different galleries. You'll see the first-class suite, music gallery, bridge, try to shovel coal into the furnace, get into a lifeboat, and see the world's largest Titanic LEGO Ship built by a 10-year-old with autism. Only place in the world you can walk the actual Grand Staircase built from the Titanic blue prints. You'll enter as a guest and leave as a Titanic passenger. Details

A Smoky Mountains adventure awaits you at Anakeesta. This outdoor adventure theme park combines nature, thrill, wonder, and more for a one-of-a-kind journey. Race on a zipline, see epic views of the Smokies from the Chondola, go gem mining, or brave the treetop canopy walk—the choice is yours! Plus, don’t miss the Magical Firefly Village with shops, restaurants, and more. Details

This 90 minute experience weaves over a dozen sporting competitions of thrilling, fast-paced tests of skill and prowess with hilarious, zany antics that will carve a forever memory in the heart of each family member. You’ll find yourself right in the middle of a feud as these “Goliaths of the Forest” defy nature through feats of Tree climbing, chopping, sawing, axe throwing, log rolling…over a dozen sporting competitions. Who will you root for? The Dawsons or McGraws? There can only be one king of this forest! Details

The Lumberjack Feud Adventure Park features fun obstacles, exciting games, and thrilling rides for an action-packed experience before the show even starts! Battle friends and family at log rolling, boom runs, and other sports competitions, and if you dare, soar through Lumberjack Square on the first-of-its-kind zipline coaster! During the show, you will witness how real lumberjacks and lumberjills compete! Details

Adjacent to Dollywood theme park, Dollywood’s Splash Country water adventure park is situated on 35 acres in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. It features an 8,000-sq.-ft. lagoon-style leisure pool, a 25,000-sq.-ft. wave pool, interactive children’s play areas, and RiverRush - Tennessee's first and only water coaster! Come and enjoy the wet and wild fun this park has to offer! Details

Come enjoy the Appalachian Mountains by rafting the Pigeon River in beautiful Hartford, TN! This half day whitewater rafting expedition will be the talk of your vacation! It offers two different rafting trips appropriate for any age and skill level; the Upper Section rides through class III and IV rapids for ages 8 and up (or 70+ pounds), while the Lower is a scenic float trip for ages 3 and up. Details

Bring your sweet tooth and your A-Game to Crave Golf Club. As Pigeon Forge’s only 19-hole indoor mini-golf course and 19-hole rooftop course, Crave Golf Club adds another layer of fun and excitement to mini-golf. Other activities include mini-bowling and more. There’s no need to sugar coat how much fun this course is! Details

Get ready to jump, climb, swing, and soar at TopJump Trampoline & Extreme Arena in Pigeon Forge, TN. On top of traditional trampoline park activities such as open jump and dodgeball, TopJump Trampoline & Extreme Arena offers a climbing adventure, a massive video arcade, and a candy store. Designed for children and their families in mind, the facility also includes free WiFi and a comfortable viewing area for parents. Details

For a lively, up-tempo musical performance in the Smoky Mountains, look no further than Patty Waszak. Her dynamic show featuring all genres of music is the longest running morning variety show in the Smokies. Audiences are treated to Patty’s comedic and musical talents all while enjoying the songs of yesterday and today, plus several original songs. Details

Murder Mystery Dinner Show has great food and first-class live theater entertainment. You will be treated to a delicious dinner with soup, entrée, and dessert. As always at the Murder Mystery Dinner Show, there will be a murder and you're in charge of solving the crime! The winner will receive a prize package! Shows alternate nightly and are subject to change. Details

Discover the history of American crime at Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge — if you dare! This expansive museum features artifacts from notorious crimes, criminals, and prisons such as Alcatraz. Featuring five hands-on galleries, guests can learn about everything from crime scene investigation to crime in pop culture. From mugshots to forensic science, this crime museum has it all. Details

Voted the most award-winning family comedy variety show in the Smoky Mountains, The Comedy Barn Theater offers clean comedy that’s ideal for any age. Guests can enjoy the talents of featured musicians, jugglers, ventriloquists, comedians, country and gospel singers, and live animals performing tricks—including house cats, parrots, dogs, pigs and miniature donkeys—for one grand show. Details

Conveniently located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains on the Pigeon River, White Water Rafting with Smoky Mountain Outdoors offers an exciting adventure for everyone to enjoy. Guests can choose between Lower Pigeon River Rafting (with class 1 and 2 rapids), Upper Pigeon River Rafting (with class 3 and 4 rapids) or Upper Pigeon Extreme Rafting for experienced riders only. Details

This All Access Pass offers excitement and adventure from four different attractions including Hollywood Wax Museum, Castle of Chaos, Hannah's Maze of Mirrors and Outbreak. The Hollywood Wax Museum in the Smoky Mountains gives guests the opportunity to rub elbows with their favorite A-listers. This classic star-studded attraction lets you take pictures & selfies with celebrities and be part of the Hollywood scene! It is also home to Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors, Castle of Chaos 5D Adventure and Outbreak. Details

Soul of Motown is a fresh and energetic concert-style tribute to Motown Legends and is located at The Grand Majestic Theater. A supreme tribute to some of the greatest vocal groups ever to hit the charts, with live harmony, grooving dance moves and inspiring talent. Featuring songs from The Drifters, Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and The Four Tops. Details

Conveniently located across from the Titanic Museum and Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show on the Pigeon Forge Parkway, the Beyond the Lens Family Fun Museum showcases the best of pop culture! Explore hands-on exhibits like Dance With Your Favorite Celebrity, participate in Celebrity Gossip Game, watch Breaking News, and immerse yourself in Social Media. Details

Celebrate the King of Rock 'n' Roll with tickets to a flashy performance featuring award-winning tribute artist Doug Thompson. Sing along to the classic songs at the Main Event Theater in Pigeon Forge. You can't help falling in love with this lively show, which lasts nearly 2 hours. Arrive early to see an entertaining, nostalgic video and bring your kids, too. Details

A 200-foot observation wheel featuring stunning mountain views, The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel is the centerpiece of The Island entertainment district in Pigeon Forge. The wheel stands as one of the tallest attractions in the Southeast, featuring 42 glass-enclosed gondolas with seating for up to 8 people at a time. During the evenings, riders can enjoy a mesmerizing 24,000 LED-light show. Details

Ride the 120-passenger Aerial Tramway year round and enjoy spectacular views of the Great Smoky Mountains and a mountain of fun for the whole family at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area and Amusement Park. The Tram departs every 20 minutes for the 10-minute journey up the mountain. Ober Gatlinburg offers activities including indoor ice skating, Wildlife Encounter, Alpine Slide, and Scenic Chairlift. Details

Travel in a Jeep Wrangler and experience the sights and sounds of the Great Smoky Mountains! Personalize your adventure and choose a tour itinerary that intrigues you most. An expert guide will share geological information, history about the region, and point out local plants and wildlife along the way. Being one of the oldest mountain ranges on earth, you can’t visit Tennessee without seeing this rare gem. Details

Scenic Helicopter Tours offers a variety of tours with breathtaking views of the Smokies! Choose from numerous different flight packages to see a beautiful panorama of the Smoky Mountains, French Broad River, Douglas Dam Lake, Bluff Mountain, Chilhowee Mountain Range, historic downtown Sevierville, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. These scenic tours are for those who love nature, as the views are beautiful! Details

You’ll swear your favorite music celebrities and recording artists are in the room when you watch the Travis James Show. As a master impressionist, Travis pays tribute to top artists including Conway Twitty, Tom Jones, Elvis Presley Neil Diamond, Hank Williams, and more. Travis’ impressions and musical talent will leave you speechless and ready for another show. Details

Prepare to be amazed by the endless Impossibilities of the all-new Pigeon Forge show. Master magician and comedian Chris Collins, along with Master Mentalist, take families on a journey of magical proportions. Details

Hit Parade is a singing and dancing sensation taking you through many of the greatest hits of the decades. Celebrate this musical evolution with music from the 50's, 60's, and 70's, featuring Classic Rock, Rock-n-Roll, Disco, American Pop and a One-of-a-Kind Military Tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces. "Dine-In" service at your table seating is available during this performance. Details

An exciting outdoor attraction that’s ideal for the whole family, Outdoor Gravity Park offers a variety of thrilling outdoor rides in a convenient Pigeon Forge location just off the parkway. Guests can enjoy riding down the 1,000-foot hill on one of three courses — the Speed Demon, the FUNnel, and the Extreme Zig-Zag — wet rides during Summer months, and dry rides when the weather drops below 50 degrees. Details

Experience all nature has to offer at Five Oaks Riding Stables. Enjoy a horseback ride through the foothills of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trails give a wonderful view of Mt. Leconte, as well as mountain streams, wildlife, and a breathtaking spring-fed lake in this 70-acre mountain setting. Fun for the entire family! Details

Mirco Wrestling and its micro-scale mayhem guarantees to entertain visitors of all ages in this family-friendly show. The event is 1.5 hours. Be sure to stick around afterwards to engage with the Micro cast members. Whether you’re a professional wrestling fanatic or it’s your first show, get ready for an exciting experience at the Microtorium in Pigeon Forge. Details

Rafting in the Smokies is an adventure-filled family attraction that has been entertaining families, groups and couples alike since 1978. The outdoor area includes a variety of fun outdoor activities. Guests can opt for exciting white-water rafting, canopy ziplining, rope course and rock climbing, family-friendly float rafting, horseback riding, swimming and more. Details

Legacy Mountain Premier Ziplines includes 7 exciting ziplines, breathtaking views of the mountains, and 3 scenic rope bridges. It’s the latest attraction in the Smoky Mountains, offering family entertainment and excitement located on 400 acres with 4.5 miles of ziplines, up to 450 feet off the ground! Legacy is the first eco-friendly zipline adventure, fun for the entire family! Details

Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton re-creates some of Red's best known characters. Re-live great memories from the 50's, 60's and early 70's while you watch Brian Hoffman act out narrated pantomimes and short one man skits that Red Skelton was famous for. This family friendly comedy show is ideal for all ages. Even the kids will get the silly humor of Gertrude and Heathcliff, the two seagulls. Details

Lazerport Fun Center offers a fun roller coaster style Go Cart track experience the whole family can enjoy! It also has the largest and most exciting laser tag arena in the Smokies, 18 holes of an all indoor blacklight Mini-Golf course, over 10,000 square feet of state-of-the-art video action and redemption arcade games. Enjoy a delicious creamy ice cream at the ice cream parlor Sweet Sensations! Details

For a memorable Smoky Mountain hike, why not embark on a trek with some llamas? You’ll join an experienced guide along with fluffy and trained llamas up the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. They’ll carry your gear while you marvel at the views, take in the wildlife and scenery, and create lifelong memories on this incredible outdoor excursion. Hikes are available in varying levels of difficulty to accommodate every hiker. Details

This live musical has all the great elements of the popular television series Dukes of Hazzard! With music, dancing, humor and down home family fun. This high energy and fun parody show features your favorite Dukes characters – come and enjoy an evening with the Dukes, Boss Hogg, Roscoe, and more! "Dine-In" service at your table seating is available during this performance. Details

Adventure Park is one of the hottest new attractions in the Smoky Mountain area and is conveniently located directly across from Five Oaks Tanger Outlet Mall on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. The zip line tour will send you soaring through the hills on seven ziplines from 450 to 2,500 feet long! One paid admission gets you rides on all SEVEN ziplines! Come and enjoy this adventure with family and friends! Details

Foxfire Mountain is a beautiful 150-acre adventure park nestled in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains. Whether you want to soar through the mountains on one of our 15 world-class ziplines, navigate the forest on one of our high ropes aerial adventures, or climb our 60-foot challenge wall - Foxfire Mountain has high adventures for everyone! Details

Get your race on only at Xtreme Racing Center in the middle of Pigeon Forge! Experience serious speed in the European Sodi racing karts; the fastest go karts around! The qualification process involves driving the GT5, showing drivability & good lap time. Racing chips in the carts keep track of lap time and is kept in the system to come back again and again to beat your very own lap time! Details

This interactive theatre game will get your adrenaline pumping with computer-controlled special effects. Your seats will be rising, falling, shaking, and swinging! Armed with zombie-fighting weapons and special glasses, it’s your job to take down the undead. Compete for the high score with your friends and family! The 7D Dark Ride Adventure is a no-brainer if you are in Gatlinburg. Details

Want to see Asheville in a fresh and fun way? Try an electric bike tour from The Flying Bike. Hop on an electric bike as you explore the charming character and interesting history of Asheville. Along the way, you’ll not only see stunning scenery and architectural marvels but learn all about what makes Asheville special to visitors and locals alike. Details

Offered by Rafting in the Smokies, Zipping in the Smokies offers a fun family adventure located in Hartford, Tennessee. Guests (ages five years and older) can enjoy viewing the 10-acre wooden island from high up in the air, featuring a total of six ziplines crossing two sky bridges. Guests can also enjoy amenities like barbecue grills, picnic tables, swings, nature trails and more. Details

Pigeon Forge’s longest running magic show and headline entertainer Terry Evanswood brings his highly acclaimed show to the Grand Majestic Stage. Featuring grand scale illusions, classic magic and sleight-of-hand, you will be amazed at this spectacular show. "Dine-In" service at your table seating is available during this performance. Details

This interactive theatre game will get your adrenaline pumping with computer-controlled special effects. Your seats will be rising, falling, shaking, and swinging! Armed with zombie-fighting weapons and special glasses, it’s your job to take down the undead. Compete for the high score with your friends and family! The 7D Dark Ride Adventure is a no-brainer if you are in Pigeon Forge. Details

Unleash your competitive side and test your skills with the latest fighting, shooting, and racing games! There are a huge variety of machines and plenty of classics like skee ball and the claw crane. When you're finished, trade-in your points for incredible prizes! Arcade City is a gaming experience you don't want to miss. There's no better place to spend time indoors with friends and family! Details

Rockin’ Raceway features epic go-kart racing and a contemporary arcade with over 150 games and rides! You can keep track of your credits and points on a reusable play card and exchange your winnings for unbelievable prizes! Be sure to ask about play card specials to receive the most bang for your buck! There’s something for everyone at Rockin’ Raceway. Details

For over 30 years, Greg Stout has been a fan favorite entertaining crowds of all ages. The Greg Stout Shows features music from artists like Neil Sedaka, Ronnie Milsap, Elton John, Michael Buble, Frankie Valli, and many more! Come see this family-friendly show at the Red Skelton Tribute Theater. Details

Tis the Season is the ONLY all Holiday show in the smokies!

Join us for our beloved Holiday show, “Tis The Season,” as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Contemporary Holiday favorites along with traditional Gospel hymns, holiday hits from Elvis, and of course, our famous Classic Christmas Sing-A-Long will have everyone in your family feeling the Christmas spirit!



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