Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts | Camp Thunder Fun Center | Christus Gardens | Cooter's Place | Earthquake - The Ride | Fannie Farkle's Amusement Center | Fort Fun Family Entertainment Center | Gatlinburg Sky Lift | Gatlinburg Space Needle | Ghostwalk of Gatlinburg | Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community | Guiness World Records Museum | Mysterious Mansion of Gatlinburg | Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort & Amusement Park | Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies | Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Museum | Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf | Ripley's Haunted Adventure | Ripley's Moving Theater | Smoky Mountain Winery | Star Cars Museum | World of Illusions
556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
www.arrowmont.org
View continually changing arts and crafts exhibits at the world-renowned Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts in Gatlinburg (which was founded in 1945). The Arrowmont School also offers a variety of art classes for all talent levels, and the Arrowmont complex includes a resource center and book supply store.
542 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
www.smokymountainfun.com
Conveniently located in downtown Galtinburg across the street from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Camp Thunder Fun Center features indoor go-cart tracks, a fun and challenging 18-hole miniature golf course, an exhilarating motion simulator theater ride and a state-of-the-art video arcade.
510 River Road, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
www.christusgardens.com
One of Gatlinburg's most popular attractions, the award-winning Christus Gardens offers a dramatic portrayal of the life of Jesus Christ through realistic dioramas of Biblical events. Christus Gardens allows visitors to travel back 2,000 years and experience the Greatest Story Ever Told by viewing life-like scenes of Christ at Prayer in the Garden, the Sermon on the Mount, the Last Supper, The Crucifixion and The Risen Christ at the Empty Tomb. More than 100 life-size figures in authentic costumes, beautiful music, dramatic lighting and inspirational narration blend seamlessly to create an incredibly moving experience. Billed as "America's No. 1 religious attraction," Christus Gardens also features monumental Biblical murals, an Heirloom Bible Collection, Place of Parables Gallery, Biblical Coin Collection and more. Open 364 days a year, Christus Gardens is located off Highway 441, just one block from the center of downtown Gatlinburg. Hours are 8 AM to 9 PM (April through October) and 9 AM to 5 PM (November through March).
157 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
www.cootersplace.com
The Dukes of Hazzards store and museum in Gatlinburg showcases exhibits and memorabilia from the hit TV series, which was broadcast from 1979-1985. Cooter's Place is the brainchild of Ben Jones, who portrayed Cooter Davenport, expert mechanic and loyal sidekick to the Duke boys. View the famous 1969 Dodge Charger known as the General Lee, as well as Cooter's Wrecker, Daisy's Jeep and Roscoe P. Coltrane's Police Car, among dozens of other exhibits, including costumes, props and rare photos. The onsite General Store sells Dukes of Hazzard T-shirts, baseball caps, license plates, coffee mugs, rebel flags, model kits, miniature replicas of the General Lee, videos and CDs (including "End of the Line," which was recorded by the one-and-only Ben Jones & Cooter's Garage Band!).
EARTHQUAKE - THE RIDE
653 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Take a live-action adventure, simulated subway ride to experience what it feels like to be caught in a full-scale, catastrophic earthquake! Located in Gatlinburg, Earthquake - The Ride is not for the timid and features amazing, state-of-the-art special effects.
656 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Fannie Farkle's Amusement Center in Gatlinburg offers a plethora of games for all ages - from classics such as Pac Man to the latest state-of-the-art video games. Best of all, you can accumulate points and redeem them for great prizes! The snack bar serves homemade footlong corndogs, famous sausage subs, Hawaiian shaved ice, cotton candy and more.
Reagan Terrace Mall, 542 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Take the whole family for an exciting afternoon of high-tech Laser Tag games in the futuristic, 2,700-acre arena at Fort Fun Family Entertainment Center in downtown Gatlinburg. Totally interactive Laser Tag features stunning special effects and four different games to choose from: Individual Play, Group Play, Team Capture and Vampire. In addition to Laser Tag, Fort Fun offers a 3-D theater and bumper cars. Fort Fun Family Entertainment Center is located on the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg next to Old Gatlinburg Golf & Games.
765 Parkway (Traffic Light #7), Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Ideally located at the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Gatlinburg Sky Lift transports you to "Gatlinburg's No. 1 Scenic Overlook!" The thrilling ride to the top includes spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains and a fascinating glide over the Little Pigeon River on the way to the top of Crockett Mountain, which towers more than 500 feet over the town of Gatlinburg. Don't forget to bring your camera or camcorder along for the journey. A large gift shop, snack bar and picnic area are available once you arrive at the top of the mountain on the Gatlinburg Sky Lift, which is open daily (seasonal hours).
115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
www.gatlinburgspaceneedle.com
Travel 342 feet above downtown Gatlinburg in a glass elevator to a towering observation deck for incredible views of Gatlinburg and the surrounding Smoky Mountains. The ground floor of the Gatlinburg Space Needle contains a Family Fun Center with video games, Laser Tag, pool tables and air hockey, as well as an indoor championship miniature golf.
Downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee
www.ghostwalkofgatlinburg.com
A one-hour walking tour of the area's "Haunted Places, Ghosts, Murder and Mayhem," Ghostwalk of Gatlinburg promises a memorable night of thrills and chills for all ages! Learn all about local legends, history, folklore and trivia from your costumed guide during the spooky, lantern-led journey. Ghostwalk of Gatlinburg takes place nightly at 9 PM. Reservations are required.
U.S. 321 North, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
www.artsandcraftscommunity.com
Fine craftsmanship abounds in the Smoky Mountain area, especially along the Parkway that links Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Start your search for genuine mountain crafts with a visit to the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, which was founded in 1937 and has evolved into the largest organization of independent artisans in the United States. Located just 3 miles from downtown Gatlinburg on U.S. 321 North, the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community preserves the rich heritage of mountain crafts through various forms such as pottery, quilting, painting, woodcarving, weaving, broommaking, candlemaking and more. The 8.5-mile loop that comprises the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community contains numerous studios, shops and galleries - the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gift items. The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community presents two annual craft shows in Gatlinburg: Summer Craft Fair in July and Fall Craft Fair in October.
631 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
www.guinnessattractions.com
Take a self-guided tour through 10 galleries that contain hundreds of incredible exhibits based on the superlatives that can be found in the bestselling Guinness Book of World Records, which was first published in 1955. View tons of memorabilia at this Gatlinburg museum - from legendary feats and famous stars such as Elvis, Princess Diana, The Beatles and Houdini, as well as the Batmobile from the 1960's Batman TV series.
424 River Road, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
An eerie-looking, 18th-century-style dwelling provides the perfect setting for Mysterious Mansion, Gatlinburg's scariest and largest haunted house attraction, which promises an intense atmosphere of thrills and chills. Secret passageways, spiraling staircases, sinking floors, a dark dungeon, a creepy graveyard and an assortment of ghosts and ghouls create the ideal atmosphere to bring all of your nightmares to life at Mysterious Mansion of Gatlinburg! Mysterious Mansion is open daily from 10 AM until 11 PM from June through October.
1001 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
www.obergatlinburg.com
A year-round amusement park and ski resort that sits atop Mt. Harrison overlooking downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg offers fun and excitement for the whole family. The perfect destination for a winter vacation getaway, Ober Gatlinburg features downhill snow skiing and snowboarding on eight ski trails designed for beginners to experts and serviced by two quad and one double chairlift. State-of-the-art snowmaking and snow-grooming equipment ensures good skiing regardless of the weather. The ski season at Ober Gatlinburg generally runs from mid-December through early March. Ober Gatlinburg also offers an alpine slide, indoor ice-skating arena and relaxing Scenic Chairlift ride that provides spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains. Experience the latest in indoor amusement, skill games and interactive high-resolution screen games at Ober Gatlinburg's state-of-the-art video arcade. Other Ober Gatlinburg highlights include a Black Bear Habitat, 18-hole miniature golf course, high bank go-cart track, batting cages, Lightnin' Raft Ride, covered Shoot-the-Chute Water Rides, Blue Cyclone Rapids and Kiddie Land. A restaurant and lounge, as well as craft and gift shops, are also on the premises. One of the largest Aerial Tramways in the United States departs on every 20 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg to the Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park.
88 River Road (Traffic Light #5), Gatlinburg, Tennessee
The state-of-the-art Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg features a fascinating 1.4-million-gallon aquarium that is home to more than 8,000 exotic sea creatures, including giant Japanese Spider Crabs and dangerous Red Bellied Piranhas. Take an incredible journey through the world's longest underwater aquarium tunnel on a 340-foot glide path and view deadly 11-foot-long sharks, as well as moray eels and stingrays. Dive and fish feeding shows take place every hour. Explore marine life 7 miles down at the new Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies ABYSS attraction, which contains more than 40 fascinating interactive exhibits. View other exciting exhibits such as Tropical Rain Forest, Coral Reef, Shark Lagoon, Discovery Center, Gallery of the Seas and Touch-A-Ray Bay. Ripley's Aquarium includes an all-you-can-eat lunch or dinner buffet, and the Cargo Hold Gift Shop for one-of-a-kind souvenirs. Meeting rooms and banquet facilities are available on the premises of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, which is ideally located in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. Other Ripley's attractions in Gatlinburg include Ripley's Believe It Or Not!, Ripley's Haunted Adventure, Ripley's Moving Theater 4D and Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf.
800 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
www.ripleys.com
Take a self-guided tour through "The Strangest Place in Gatlinburg" - bizarre exhibits and oddities secured by the museum's founder, Robert Ripley, who traveled to 1998 countries and was known as the "modern Marco Polo." Hundreds of bizarre artifacts, including genuine shrunken heads, can be viewed at the three-floor Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Museum in Gatlinburg. The adjacent Ripley's Super Fun Zone contains a state-of-the-art video arcade and snack bar. Other Ripley's attractions in Gatlinburg include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Ripley's Moving Theater 4D, Ripley's Haunted Adventure and Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf.
188 Parkway (Traffic Light #1), Gatlinburg, Tennessee
www.ripleys.com
Join the fun at the newest miniature golf attraction in the Smokies! Billed as the “world’s most interactive, state-of-the-art mini-golf course,” Ripley’s Davy Crockett in Gatlinburg offers golfers the opportunity to play two unique 18-hole courses full of animated animals and offbeat props such as a “hillbilly outhouse.” Other Ripley's attractions in Gatlinburg include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Ripley's Moving Theater 4D, Ripley's Haunted Adventure and Ripley's Believe It Or Not!
800 Parkway (Traffic Light #8), Gatlinburg, Tennessee
www.ripleys.com
An old haunted factory in Gatlinburg that was once home to the "Grimsby & Streaper" Casket Company (Est. 1891), along with ghoulish-looking live actors and incredible special effects, combine to make for a horrifically entertaining experience at Ripley's Haunted Adventure. Take a self-guided tour through the three-story, mazelike structure and prepare to be scared out of your wits! Enter at your own risk! Note: Children under the age of 8 are not permitted; children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Other Ripley's attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Ripley's Believe It Or Not!, Ripley's Moving Theater 4D and Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf.
904 Parkway (Traffic Light #8), Gatlinburg, Tennessee
www.ripleys.com
Buckle up and prepare for a wild ride as the 4D virtual reality simulator, giant screen and digital surround sound at Ripley's Moving Theater allow you to TRULY experience all the excitement of an action-packed movie! Located in downtown Gatlinburg, Ripley's Moving Theater 4D is open 365 days a year. Note: Children must be at least 43 inches tall to ride Ripley's Moving Theater 4D. Other Ripley's attractions in Gatlinburg include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Ripley's Believe It Or Not!, Ripley's Haunted Adventure and Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf.
Winery Square, 450 Cherry Street, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
www.smokymountainwinery.com
Take a complimentary tour and free wine tasting at Gatlinburg's award-winning Smoky Mountain Winery, which opened its doors in 1981. These great-tasting premium mountain wines - with names like Autumn Splendor, Reflections, Brookside Red and Mountain Rose - have won dozens of regional, national and international awards. Smoky Mountain Winery is open daily at 10 AM.
914 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
www.starcarstn.com
View more than 30 cars from classic movies and TV shows, as well as the vehicles driven by superstars over the years at Star Cars Museum in Gatlinburg. The diverse collection boasts the Ghostbusters Ectomobile (a 1959 Cadillac ambulance), General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard, The Munsters' Drag-u-la, the 1969 SS Convertible used in Charlie's Angels, the Flintstones' Flintmobile, the 1981 DeLorean Time Machine from Back to the Future, a squad car from the Andy Griffith Show, a Daytona Spyder from Miami Vice and much more! Open 7 days a week, the Star Cars Museum is located next to the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
716 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Dozens of mystifying interactive exhibits are on display at the World of Illusions, a self-guided tour through a truly mind-bending alternative reality! Billed as the "world's largest exhibition of action-packed grand illusions," World of Illusions is located adjacent to the Reagan Terrace Mall in downtown Gatlinburg.
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