Attractions

Area Attractions in the Great Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg TN and Pigeon Forge TN

East Tennessee Mountain Attractions

East Tennessee with it’s natural landscape and abundance of activities draws up to 10 million guests every year. Pigeon Forge TN is a great place for families. The Pigeon Forge Parkway has so many things to see and do that your children will never get bored. Dollywood is also located in Pigeon Forge and is entertaining for all ages. Why not enjoy a dinner theatre like the Dolly Parton Stampede or The Lumberjack Feud? Also on the Parkway you can enjoy indoor skydiving, shopping, go cart tracks and restaurants – just to name a few activities you will find along the Pigeon Forge Parkway.

 

Sevierville TN

Surrounding Pigeon Forge is the town of Sevierville TN. Sevierville is home to the nation’s longest zip line at Legacy Mountain Resort. Yahoo Zip lines has one of the nation’s longest zip line courses. Sevierville has the nation’s second longest swinging bridge, since Gatlinburg built the first longest pedestrian swinging bridge.

Gatlinburg TN

At the end of the Pigeon Forge Parkway, you will travel on into Gatlinburg TN. Gatlinburg with it’s many shops, museums, restaurants and bars is a great place to get out and enjoy the activities. There is moonshine distilleries and banjo playing right in the streets. This gorgeous land connected to the Smoky Mountains is truly on our list of things to do every time we are in town.

 

Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Located on the edge of Gatlinburg, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park has many beautiful sights to see. We love to visit the Mingus Mill, Oconaluftee Visitors Center and Clingman’s Dome. One can find various swimming holes in the Great Smoky Mountains. There are hiking trails to choose from that range from very strenuous to easy for the beginning hiker. For those who cannot hike, there is the Roaring for Motor Trail off of traffic light number 10 in Gatlinburg and there is Cades Cove which is near Townsend TN.

Townsend TN and Cades Cove

If you take traffic light number 3 off of the Pigeon Forge Parkway on your way to Townsend, you will pass through Wears Valley. This road passes through many little towns and there are plenty of things to see and do on the way. While enjoying this scenic drive, we recommend stopping at the Tennessee Shine Company, foothills parkway and the food truck park.

Dollywood

Discover Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, a 160-acre theme park co-owned by Dolly Parton and surrounded by the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Enjoy thrilling roller coasters and family rides, live Appalachian music and entertainment, traditional crafts, seasonal festivals, and exciting attractions like NightFlight Expedition.

Titanic Museum

Discover the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, a remarkable half-scale recreation of the legendary RMS Titanic. Explore hundreds of authentic artifacts, walk the replica Grand Staircase, experience interactive exhibits, and follow the story of a real passenger as you journey through the ship’s unforgettable history.

Dolly Parton’s Stampede

Experience Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge, an action-packed dinner attraction featuring magnificent horses, thrilling trick riding, live music, spectacular special effects, and family-friendly entertainment—all while enjoying a hearty four-course Southern feast.

WonderWorks

Discover WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge, an interactive indoor amusement park featuring more than 100 hands-on exhibits, science experiments, physical challenges, and family-friendly activities inside its iconic upside-down building.

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

Explore a scenic drive through the Great Smoky Mountains featuring rushing mountain streams, historic cabins, lush forests, waterfalls, and access to popular hiking trails.

Elkmont Ghost Town

Explore Elkmont Ghost Town in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a fascinating historic site featuring preserved and restored cabins, remnants of a once-thriving mountain community, scenic walking trails, and a glimpse into the Smokies’ past.

Douglas Dam

Discover Douglas Dam near Sevierville, Tennessee, a scenic Tennessee Valley Authority landmark offering beautiful views of Douglas Lake and the surrounding Smoky Mountains, along with opportunities for fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and outdoor recreation.

Clingmans Dome

Discover Clingmans Dome, officially known as Kuwohi, the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Tennessee at 6,643 feet. Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views from its observation tower and access to the Appalachian Trail.

White Water Rafting

Enjoy thrilling whitewater rafting and scenic river adventures at Smoky Mountain River Rat in the heart of East Tennessee.

Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine 

Discover Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a popular Smoky Mountain distillery where visitors can see working copper stills, learn about Appalachian moonshine traditions, and sample a variety of locally crafted spirits.

Horseback Riding

Discover horseback riding in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains, where scenic guided trail rides take you through peaceful forests, mountain landscapes, and beautiful Tennessee countryside

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Come visit Sevier County in East Tennessee with it’s beauty, history and fun and everyone in your party will have something to talk about when they return back home.

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