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Gatlinburg Attractions / Activities
Gatlinburg is known for being the Gateway to the Smokies, but there is plenty to keep you in town. You will find many attractions that can easily occupy most of the day/night or just walk the Parkway & see what catches your interest.
Note: See below for complete listing with addresses and phone numbers.
Note: See below for complete listing with addresses and phone numbers.
Gatlinburg New Attractions
Mynatt & Mills Parks Additions
Gatlinburg's Mills Park & Mynatt Park got major additions.
Mynatt Park got new wheelchair accessible concrete paths with railings that follow the river and go thru park of the park.
Mills Park got a new large dog park area and added a 9 Hole Disc Course.
Mynatt Park got new wheelchair accessible concrete paths with railings that follow the river and go thru park of the park.
Mills Park got a new large dog park area and added a 9 Hole Disc Course.
Is Gatlinburg Getting a Waterpark?!?
A source in the know but not authorized to speak about it says yes although we can not confirm it at this time.
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Skypark Additions
765 Parkway 436.4307
The SkyTrail is a 0.6 mile roundtrip hiking trail connecting the two ends of the record breaking Gatlinburg SkyBridge. Along the way you will encounter interactive signage, three unique sections (Elevated Boardwalk, Tulip Tower, and the Path), and some of the most unique photo opportunities of the Smokies and SkyBridge!
The Tulip Tower is a story-themed steel structure with 4 viewing platforms. Enjoy crossing the two rope bridges connecting both ends of the tower… a treat for all ages! The Tulip Tower is currently only available for daytime use.
The SkyTrail is a 0.6 mile roundtrip hiking trail connecting the two ends of the record breaking Gatlinburg SkyBridge. Along the way you will encounter interactive signage, three unique sections (Elevated Boardwalk, Tulip Tower, and the Path), and some of the most unique photo opportunities of the Smokies and SkyBridge!
The Tulip Tower is a story-themed steel structure with 4 viewing platforms. Enjoy crossing the two rope bridges connecting both ends of the tower… a treat for all ages! The Tulip Tower is currently only available for daytime use.
Photo & Text Credit: Skypark
Alpine Axehouse
766 Parkway #3 500.3050
Enjoy a session of axe throwing at Gatlinburg's BEST Axe Throwing venue. They have TOP NOTCH axes and state of the art games for you to challenge yourself and have a great time!
Enjoy a session of axe throwing at Gatlinburg's BEST Axe Throwing venue. They have TOP NOTCH axes and state of the art games for you to challenge yourself and have a great time!
Poto and Text Credit: Alpine Axehouse
Breakout Games & Activate
631 Parkway Suite A9 & A10 325.3320
Play the in the Breakout escape rooms during 60 minute sessions. Provides immersive entertainment with friends and family, escape normal life, and be the hero of the story.
Activate offers high-tech games that test your team’s physical and mental agility across a wide variety of real-life challenges. Once inside, you and your team choose from hundreds of combinations of games and difficulty levels, each lasting one to three minutes.
Play the in the Breakout escape rooms during 60 minute sessions. Provides immersive entertainment with friends and family, escape normal life, and be the hero of the story.
Activate offers high-tech games that test your team’s physical and mental agility across a wide variety of real-life challenges. Once inside, you and your team choose from hundreds of combinations of games and difficulty levels, each lasting one to three minutes.
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Photos and Text Credit: Breakout & Activate
Anakeesta Rail Runner
576 Parkway 214.6357
Anakeesta’s single-rail mountain coaster is the first of its kind in the United States! Fly down the mountain on this single rail track with 1,600 feet of downhill twists and turns at speeds up to 25 mph! Race through the trees at your own speed with a 400 ft elevation change! This exhilarating ride offers a thrill at every turn before enjoying a scenic uphill ride to the top of Anakeesta Mountain. Our Rail Runner carts feature back and headrests for a comfortable and safe ride! We offer solo and tandem rides for guests with small children.
Anakeesta’s single-rail mountain coaster is the first of its kind in the United States! Fly down the mountain on this single rail track with 1,600 feet of downhill twists and turns at speeds up to 25 mph! Race through the trees at your own speed with a 400 ft elevation change! This exhilarating ride offers a thrill at every turn before enjoying a scenic uphill ride to the top of Anakeesta Mountain. Our Rail Runner carts feature back and headrests for a comfortable and safe ride! We offer solo and tandem rides for guests with small children.
Rowdy Bear Adventure Park
Caving Expedition Course
386 Parkway 205.9941
Caving Expedition Course is an epic challenging adventure for young people and adults of all ages. This is a realistic caving experience. They provide helmets and knee pads for this awesome challenging course. Participants must be at least 4 years old and 4-6 year olds must have someone 16 or older to go with them. Only $5 extra as an add on.
Photo Credit: Rowdy Bear Adventure Park
Ripley's Super Fun Zone
542 Parkway 436.5096
Go back in time in this 80's themed arcade.
They feature indoor laser tag, mini-golf, a retail shop, a shooting gallery and of course arcade games.
They feature indoor laser tag, mini-golf, a retail shop, a shooting gallery and of course arcade games.
Photo Credit: Ripley's Super Fun Zone
Anakeesta Expansion
Oberservation tower, larger restaurant, treehouse and water feature.
576 Parkway 214.6357
Anakeesta’s new one-of-a-kind observation tower became the tallest point in downtown Gatlinburg.
This iconic tower is the crowning element on top of Anakeesta mountain with 360-degree panoramic views right in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. They also added a restaurant, treehouse adventure course and a new family-friendly water feature, designed to resemble a Tennessee mountain creek complete with waterfall will help kids of all ages keep cool.
Anakeesta Mountain Coaster:
Our adrenaline pumping single-rail coaster sits low on the forest floor where you feel the full force of 25 MPH speed. Race through the trees while flying down the mountain or go at a slower pace to enjoy the scenery. You control the speed! The unique car lets you ride solo or tandem with a young child.
Restaurant and Bar:
Restaurant and bar seats up to 240 people. The menu features smoked southern favorites, a selection of half-pound char-grilled burgers made to order with a variety of toppings, along with signature salads and sides. Our full bar will offer a selection of specialty craft beers on tap.
A third zipline is being added to our Dueling Zipline Adventure. Already a thrilling ride, this third zip extends the course. You will zip over the Chondola for a unique aerial view then end your journey directly at the Chondola mid-station for a comfortable ride back to the top.
Anakeesta’s new one-of-a-kind observation tower became the tallest point in downtown Gatlinburg.
This iconic tower is the crowning element on top of Anakeesta mountain with 360-degree panoramic views right in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. They also added a restaurant, treehouse adventure course and a new family-friendly water feature, designed to resemble a Tennessee mountain creek complete with waterfall will help kids of all ages keep cool.
Anakeesta Mountain Coaster:
Our adrenaline pumping single-rail coaster sits low on the forest floor where you feel the full force of 25 MPH speed. Race through the trees while flying down the mountain or go at a slower pace to enjoy the scenery. You control the speed! The unique car lets you ride solo or tandem with a young child.
Restaurant and Bar:
Restaurant and bar seats up to 240 people. The menu features smoked southern favorites, a selection of half-pound char-grilled burgers made to order with a variety of toppings, along with signature salads and sides. Our full bar will offer a selection of specialty craft beers on tap.
A third zipline is being added to our Dueling Zipline Adventure. Already a thrilling ride, this third zip extends the course. You will zip over the Chondola for a unique aerial view then end your journey directly at the Chondola mid-station for a comfortable ride back to the top.
Photo and Text Credit: Anakeesta
Feature Story
Cliff Dwellers Gallery
668 Glades Road Gatlinburg TN 37738 436.6921 www.cliffdwellersgallery.com
Compiled from Gatlinburg.com, inspiration.travelmindset.com, cliffdwellersgallery.com & literature provide by Cliff Dwellers Gallery.
An early postcard for The Cliff Dwellers Gallery proclaims, “Built into the solid rocks in the heart of the Smokies.” The gallery certainly retains that distinction even though it was moved six miles from its original location from downtown Gatlinburg in 1995. Cliff Dwellers Gallery has the honor of being one of the first, successful and independent fine arts galleries in the area. It was originally founded and built in 1933 by artist Louis Jones, who owned & operated it until he retired in 1955.
The gallery has changed ownership a few times since then, but to this day remains faithful to its original purpose, to show & sell traditional & contemporary fine crafts & art. When Louis retired he sold the gallery to the two ladies, Louise Hendricks & Maxine Donahoo, that had assisted him for many years in the store, who continued in his footsteps until the early 1990’s when one died & the other retired at age 85. The building was sold & set to be tore down to make other use of the land. Jim Gray had always admired the building’s architecture & was Louis’s largest art collector, so his son, Chris got the building on a handshake deal from the owner & hired experts to dismantle, move & restore the building, thus saving it. After careful research, the building was moved & placed next to Jim Gray’s Gallery, the former Glades Lebanon Baptist Church. Restoration was completed in 1998 with the original sign being repaired & restored to its former glory.
The Cliff Dwellers Gallery was back in business & operated by a group of ladies known as Fiber Creations (a weaving co-op), who officially changed the name back to The Cliff Dwellers Gallery due to popular demand. They gave Chris a 20% commission from everything they sold until the business took off and they were able to make the mortgage payments on their own.
Today the ladies all work as partners, artists & friends to operate the gallery. The Gallery is owned and operated as a cooperative by four local artists, four associates and carries the work of approximately 50+ area artists, continuing to operate in the fine tradition of the building by offering a wide selection of fine crafts and art.
The owner artists are Louis Bales making watercolors & hand painted gourds, Sherry Mummert doing weaving, Pat K. Thomas doing marbling & Winnie J. Utterback making pottery.
Cliff Dwellers Gallery truly is a showplace for contemporary and traditional fine crafts. They really do have something for everyone & feature stained and enameled glass, watercolors, handmade and hand marbled paper, pottery, quilts & other woven clothing, placemats, runners, rugs, tapestries, baskets, hand painted gourds, and soft sculptured dolls. You can also find products from woodworking, woodturning, wearable art, handwoven lines & so much more. They also offer classes, special events & demonstrations throughout the year.
Compiled from Gatlinburg.com, inspiration.travelmindset.com, cliffdwellersgallery.com & literature provide by Cliff Dwellers Gallery.
An early postcard for The Cliff Dwellers Gallery proclaims, “Built into the solid rocks in the heart of the Smokies.” The gallery certainly retains that distinction even though it was moved six miles from its original location from downtown Gatlinburg in 1995. Cliff Dwellers Gallery has the honor of being one of the first, successful and independent fine arts galleries in the area. It was originally founded and built in 1933 by artist Louis Jones, who owned & operated it until he retired in 1955.
The gallery has changed ownership a few times since then, but to this day remains faithful to its original purpose, to show & sell traditional & contemporary fine crafts & art. When Louis retired he sold the gallery to the two ladies, Louise Hendricks & Maxine Donahoo, that had assisted him for many years in the store, who continued in his footsteps until the early 1990’s when one died & the other retired at age 85. The building was sold & set to be tore down to make other use of the land. Jim Gray had always admired the building’s architecture & was Louis’s largest art collector, so his son, Chris got the building on a handshake deal from the owner & hired experts to dismantle, move & restore the building, thus saving it. After careful research, the building was moved & placed next to Jim Gray’s Gallery, the former Glades Lebanon Baptist Church. Restoration was completed in 1998 with the original sign being repaired & restored to its former glory.
The Cliff Dwellers Gallery was back in business & operated by a group of ladies known as Fiber Creations (a weaving co-op), who officially changed the name back to The Cliff Dwellers Gallery due to popular demand. They gave Chris a 20% commission from everything they sold until the business took off and they were able to make the mortgage payments on their own.
Today the ladies all work as partners, artists & friends to operate the gallery. The Gallery is owned and operated as a cooperative by four local artists, four associates and carries the work of approximately 50+ area artists, continuing to operate in the fine tradition of the building by offering a wide selection of fine crafts and art.
The owner artists are Louis Bales making watercolors & hand painted gourds, Sherry Mummert doing weaving, Pat K. Thomas doing marbling & Winnie J. Utterback making pottery.
Cliff Dwellers Gallery truly is a showplace for contemporary and traditional fine crafts. They really do have something for everyone & feature stained and enameled glass, watercolors, handmade and hand marbled paper, pottery, quilts & other woven clothing, placemats, runners, rugs, tapestries, baskets, hand painted gourds, and soft sculptured dolls. You can also find products from woodworking, woodturning, wearable art, handwoven lines & so much more. They also offer classes, special events & demonstrations throughout the year.
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Gatlinburg Landmarks
Bent Creek Golf Village, a Diamond Resort
3919 East Parkway https://www.diamondresortsandhotels.com/Resorts/Bent-Creek-Golf-Village
436.2875 Features: business center, fitness center, concierge, child activities, golf course & more.
3919 East Parkway https://www.diamondresortsandhotels.com/Resorts/Bent-Creek-Golf-Village
436.2875 Features: business center, fitness center, concierge, child activities, golf course & more.
Gatlinburg Indoor
Attractions and Activities
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Biggest renovation ever completed in 2019.
436.5096 https://www.ripleys.com/gatlinburg/odditorium/ OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR
Hours: January – February: 10am to 8pm
March – Memorial Day: Mon-Thur: 9am-10pm | Fri-Sun: 9am-11pm
Memorial – Labor Day: 9am to 11pm
Labor Day – New Year’s Day: 9am to 9pm
Spanning 3 floors, this 12,500+ square foot interactive museum features 500 exhibits & artifacts in 16 themed galleries. The weirdest place in Gatlinburg is back and better than ever with an ALL NEW experience. Get up close to a car completely covered in crystals, see a dragon made out of recycled scrap metal, check out the National Anthem on license plates from the 50 states, you will not believe the beautiful Last Supper artwork made out of lint! Human and animal oddities. Exotic primitive items, including authentic shrunken heads and cannibal skulls, mind-boggling visual illusions, and a fascinating array of the most unusual and weird stuff in all of Gatlinburg, TN. Source credit: Ripley's website.
436.5096 https://www.ripleys.com/gatlinburg/odditorium/ OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR
Hours: January – February: 10am to 8pm
March – Memorial Day: Mon-Thur: 9am-10pm | Fri-Sun: 9am-11pm
Memorial – Labor Day: 9am to 11pm
Labor Day – New Year’s Day: 9am to 9pm
Spanning 3 floors, this 12,500+ square foot interactive museum features 500 exhibits & artifacts in 16 themed galleries. The weirdest place in Gatlinburg is back and better than ever with an ALL NEW experience. Get up close to a car completely covered in crystals, see a dragon made out of recycled scrap metal, check out the National Anthem on license plates from the 50 states, you will not believe the beautiful Last Supper artwork made out of lint! Human and animal oddities. Exotic primitive items, including authentic shrunken heads and cannibal skulls, mind-boggling visual illusions, and a fascinating array of the most unusual and weird stuff in all of Gatlinburg, TN. Source credit: Ripley's website.
Gatlinburg Outdoor
Attractions and Activities
Old Dad’s General Store
Featuring a full grill, deli, indoor seating and general store.
1127 Parkway 430.1688
Open 7 days at 7am
7a - 11a breakfast, lunch, dinner / 11a - 5p lunch/dinner
Featuring a full grill, deli, indoor seating and general store.
1127 Parkway 430.1688
Open 7 days at 7am
7a - 11a breakfast, lunch, dinner / 11a - 5p lunch/dinner
Gatlinburg Museums
Gatlinburg Attractions / Activities
Note: All area codes are 865 unless noted differently.
One Location To Raft / Zip/ Rope/ Rock 776.7238
White Water Rafting Smoky Mountain Outdoors 103 Silverbell Ln. 589.7886
Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster 306 Parkway 430.5577
Gatlinburg Ziplines 1133 Parkway 430.9475
Guinness World Records Adventures 631 Parkway 430.7800
Mysterious Manion 424 Parkway 436.7007
Rafting in the Smokies 813 E.Parkway 436.5008
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies 88 River Rd. 430.8808
Ripley's Believe It or Not 800 Paekway 436.5096
Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf 188 Parkway 430.8851
Ripley's Haunted Adventure 908 Parkway 430.9991
Ripley's Moving Theater 461 Parkway 436.9763
Smokey Mountain Stables Hwy 321 Parkway 436.5634
Sugarlands Riding Stables Hwy 441 Parkway 436.3535
Sweet Fanny Adams Theater 461 Parkway 436.4038
World of Illusions Parkway St. 436.9701
A Live Escape Experience The Capture 112 Reagan Dr. 430.7844
Amazing Mirror Maze 919 Parkway 436.4415
Anakeesta 576 Parkway 325.2400
Arcadia 115 Historical Nature Trail 436.5650
Christ Museum / Gardens 510 River Rd. 436.5155
Circle Golf 919 Parkway 436.4415
Cooter's Place 542 Parkway 430.9909
Earthquake The Ride 653 Parkway 436.9765
Fannie Farkle's 656 Parkway 436.4057
Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway 1001 Parkway 436.5423
Gatlinburg Craftsman's Fair Gat. Convention Center on the Parkway 436.7479
Gat. Pinball Museum 205 Historic Nature Trail 430.9947
Gat.SkyLift Park Maple Lane Between Lights 6/8 436.4307
Gat.Space Needle 115 Historic Nature Trail 436.4629
Gatlinburg's Escape Games 716 Parkway 436.2326
Gatlin's Laser Tag Reagan Terrace Mall on the Parkway 436.2326
Gatlin's Mini Golf Reagan Terrace Mall on the Parkway 436.2326
Gatlin's Rugged Ropes Adventure Course Reagan Terrace Mall on Parkway 436.2326
HeadCase Escape Adventures 205 Historic Nature Trail 430.1811
Hillbilly Golf On Parkway at Light 2 436.7470
Hollywood Star Cars Museum 914 Parkway 430.2200
Iris Theater 115 Historic Nature Trail 482.3330
NOC Gatlinburg 1138 Parkway 245.0712
Ober Gatlinburg SkyMountain Rd. 436.5423
Rafting in the Smokies 813 E. Parkway 776.7238
Ripley's Marvelous Mirror Maze /Canding Factory Parkway Light /6 430.1834
Ripley's Pengvin Playhouse Parkway at Aquarium 430.8808
Ripley's Super Fun Zone Parkway Light 8 436.5096
Rowdy Bear Mountain Adventure Park 386 Parkway near Light 3 409.5045
Smoky Mountain Outdoors Lane at Roaring Fork Rd. HWY 321 212.4383
Treasure Quest Golf 653 Parkway 436.3972
One Location To Raft / Zip/ Rope/ Rock 776.7238
White Water Rafting Smoky Mountain Outdoors 103 Silverbell Ln. 589.7886
Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster 306 Parkway 430.5577
Gatlinburg Ziplines 1133 Parkway 430.9475
Guinness World Records Adventures 631 Parkway 430.7800
Mysterious Manion 424 Parkway 436.7007
Rafting in the Smokies 813 E.Parkway 436.5008
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies 88 River Rd. 430.8808
Ripley's Believe It or Not 800 Paekway 436.5096
Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf 188 Parkway 430.8851
Ripley's Haunted Adventure 908 Parkway 430.9991
Ripley's Moving Theater 461 Parkway 436.9763
Smokey Mountain Stables Hwy 321 Parkway 436.5634
Sugarlands Riding Stables Hwy 441 Parkway 436.3535
Sweet Fanny Adams Theater 461 Parkway 436.4038
World of Illusions Parkway St. 436.9701
A Live Escape Experience The Capture 112 Reagan Dr. 430.7844
Amazing Mirror Maze 919 Parkway 436.4415
Anakeesta 576 Parkway 325.2400
Arcadia 115 Historical Nature Trail 436.5650
Christ Museum / Gardens 510 River Rd. 436.5155
Circle Golf 919 Parkway 436.4415
Cooter's Place 542 Parkway 430.9909
Earthquake The Ride 653 Parkway 436.9765
Fannie Farkle's 656 Parkway 436.4057
Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway 1001 Parkway 436.5423
Gatlinburg Craftsman's Fair Gat. Convention Center on the Parkway 436.7479
Gat. Pinball Museum 205 Historic Nature Trail 430.9947
Gat.SkyLift Park Maple Lane Between Lights 6/8 436.4307
Gat.Space Needle 115 Historic Nature Trail 436.4629
Gatlinburg's Escape Games 716 Parkway 436.2326
Gatlin's Laser Tag Reagan Terrace Mall on the Parkway 436.2326
Gatlin's Mini Golf Reagan Terrace Mall on the Parkway 436.2326
Gatlin's Rugged Ropes Adventure Course Reagan Terrace Mall on Parkway 436.2326
HeadCase Escape Adventures 205 Historic Nature Trail 430.1811
Hillbilly Golf On Parkway at Light 2 436.7470
Hollywood Star Cars Museum 914 Parkway 430.2200
Iris Theater 115 Historic Nature Trail 482.3330
NOC Gatlinburg 1138 Parkway 245.0712
Ober Gatlinburg SkyMountain Rd. 436.5423
Rafting in the Smokies 813 E. Parkway 776.7238
Ripley's Marvelous Mirror Maze /Canding Factory Parkway Light /6 430.1834
Ripley's Pengvin Playhouse Parkway at Aquarium 430.8808
Ripley's Super Fun Zone Parkway Light 8 436.5096
Rowdy Bear Mountain Adventure Park 386 Parkway near Light 3 409.5045
Smoky Mountain Outdoors Lane at Roaring Fork Rd. HWY 321 212.4383
Treasure Quest Golf 653 Parkway 436.3972
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