Recreation in Gatlinburg

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

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

River Romp Tubes and Kayaks Rentals features tubing in the Smokies, with a convenient location less than five miles from Dollywood. Each tubing trip takes approximately two hours, depending on river conditions. Your tubing experience begins at the Barn and goes approximately 2.5 miles where you exit to a pavilion with a phone that is hot-lined to the office. One day Kayak rental includes two trips and all day tubing. Life jackets and shuttle provided. Fun for the entire family! 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

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

NASCAR SpeedPark features 24 rides and attractions for one great price. General admission includes unlimited access to 8 Go-Kart Tracks, 10 exciting family and thrill rides, a 3-story rock climbing wall, and two 18-hole mini-golf courses. One-day general admission provides unlimited use for select park attractions. Don't miss the indoor arcade, NASCAR merchandise store, and The Pit Stop Grill! Details

Raft the Pigeon River with Nantahala Outdoor Center! The Upper Pigeon features Class III-IV rapids along the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Experience a full dose of whitewater excitement and scenery in just three hours. Raft with the best, and make this summertime classic a part of your Smokies vacation! NOC float trips on the Lower Pigeon are great for families with kids! 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

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

Pigs really do fly at Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini-Golf! Enjoy 54 amazing holes of interactive barnyard family fun! This course is full of interactive displays, lots of water features, and animated characters throughout. Plus…a barn-full of the latest, state-of-the-art arcade fun, coolest prizes in town! Also, savor the sweetness of Ripley’s Candy Factory! Details

MagiQuest is your story, your adventure, your imagination brought to life! Unlike anything you’ve ever encountered, MagiQuest lets you live the game, not simply play it. Using a Magic Wand that knows you by name and remembers everything you accomplish, you explore a world filled with amazing creatures and characters where you will gain skill and knowledge and rise to untold levels of bravery. Details

Four tracks, one location! SpeedZone Fun Park offers the Great Smoky Mountains only true oval slick track that was made for racing! Grab your friends and get ready for some serious excitement! All four of the racetracks are custom built; the two twister tracks intertwine and take you around several corners and curves then bring you back to the top for a ride likely not forgotten! Details

Ripley's Moving Theater combines state of the art motion simulation with digital surround sound to let you experience first hand the picture on the giant three-story screen. Experience 5D done right with cutting edge, state-of-the-art motion simulator! Feel every bump, dip, turn, rush of wind and full weather effects! Ride the movie, feel the rush! Details

The Tennessee Smokies is a Class AA minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs and member of the 10-team Southern League. They play a 140-game full season schedule, including 70 home dates at Smokies Park. Come and enjoy a fun game with family and friends! The park has a seating capacity of 6,000 – all lower level seating located no more than 20 rows from the field! Details

Play Gatlinburg’s most entertaining mini-golf with two amazing 18-hole state-of-the-art golf courses including interactive displays and animated animals. Themed courses replicate the ‘old days’ when a Tennessee hero named Davy Crockett roamed ‘them thar hills.’ You will find some of the world's most original golf holes complete with steep drops, over and under ramps, splits, and lots of water! Details

Jump around at Sevierville’s largest indoor family adventure park! With 38,000 square feet of fun, there’s something for every member of your family. Try your skill on the junior and advanced Ninja Warrior courses or bounce around on the trampolines. And, take advantage of the first ever 3-story net system for kids! Stay energized with delicious treats at the concessions stand, too. Details

Come spend a day filled with adventure and beautiful views! Wildwater Adventure Center brings you summertime savings on Smoky Mountain adventure and sits on the banks of the Big Pigeon River in Hartford, TN. Bring your family and friends for lots of fun rafting, ziplining, and taking jeep tours of the great outdoors! Bring your family & friends to enjoy these amazing experiences! 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