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Things to Do in the Great Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is ideal for the outdoors enthusiast or cynic alike. Those seeking extreme adventures can enjoy strenuous backcountry hikes, whitewater rafting and mountain biking. Those not so adventurous will love a stroll through the many 'quiet walkways' along the Gatlinburg bypass, an afternoon picnic, or a relaxing river tubing float. There is definitely something for everyone....and below are a few more things you might not have thought of.

Make your visit to the park truly memorable for your 5-12 year olds. While at Sugarlands, pick up the Junior Ranger booklet and when kids complete the activities, return to the visitor center to speak with a Ranger. They will receive a Jr. Ranger Badge! Ranger-guided programs are also available for all ages.

Smoky Mountain Field School
March through October, the Smoky Mountain Field School offers weekend workshops, hikes, and adventures ideal for families. Courses range from learning about indigenous animals, plants and flowers and hiking to photography and search and rescue. A tremendous variety of activities ranging in cost from $35 to $155. For a schedule of programs, call (865) 974-0150.

Plan a Picnic!
If hiking isn't your forte, plan to enjoy the national park from one of many picnic areas. A favorite spot is the Chimneys, located next to a rushing river and featuring picnic tables, grills, and public restrooms. You can easily spend an entire afternoon here lying on a huge boulder enjoying the sun or relaxing with a good book.
Click here for a downloadable park picnic map.

Gatlinburg Offers 3 Terrific City Parks Too!
Herbert Holt Park near Cooters features a picnic pavilion, walk trail, playground and public restrooms.  Kids under 12 can fish here for free! Mynatt Park features a picnic pavilion, grills, baseball field, tennis and basketball courts, and plenty of open grounds. Kids under 12 can fish here for free! Mills Park offers a picnic pavilion, playground, basketball court, and open fields. All three parks offer pavilion rental through the Gatlinburg Community Center at 865.436.4990.

Gatlinburg Shopping & Smoky Mountain Souvenirs

Next door to our Gatlinburg hotel is the Reagan Carousel Mall, featuring several unique shopping venues including souvenir shops, art & collectibles, and a nightclub for enjoying Gatlinburg nightlife.

Ride the trolley to the Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Community!

Gatlinburg Attractions & Smoky Mountain Fun

A Smokies Plane Ride: Enjoy a real Gatlinburg adventure with a plane ride high above the Smokies! Great rates for half hour and full hour rides for up to 3 people per ride. Experience the Smoky Mountains like never before! Discount coupon online.

Bent Creek Golf Course: Challenging mountain golf course located in Gatlinburg in the Cobbly Nob area. Bent Creek Golf pro Mark Course for a round or two of challenging mountain golf. Let us help you arrange a corporate retreat or family reunion golf tournament! Features a full service golf shop, snack bar, and golfing lessons.

Camp Thunder Fun Center: Ideal Gatlinburg attraction for rainy day fun! Drive at speeds up to 25 miles per hour in gasoline powered Go-Karts on an indoor oval slick track, play eighteen challenging holes of indoor Miniature Golf, or "Ride the Rock" on two action-packed Motion Simulator movies. Best value is the Vacation Pass - play all three activities, then return another day to play them again for free! Located in downtown Gatlinburg on the Parkway across from Hard Rock Cafe and Ripley's Aquarium.

Fort Fun Family Entertainment Center - Rain-or-shine family and group fun featuring Laser Tag, Black Light miniature golf, 2 outdoor minigolf course, Boogie Bodies, Kid Play Zone, 3-D Movie Theater, Bumper Cars, and Video Arcades. Vacation passes available for the best value in Gatlinburg attractions.

Gatlinburg Attractions Association - Member businesses offer whitewater rafting, video arcades, theaters, minigolf, thrill rides, and more. Visit the Gatlinburg Attractions Association website to your family or large group activities.

H2O Sports Watercraft Rentals - Douglas Lake Boat rentals, jet ski, waverunner, and Sea Doo rentals in Dandridge Tennessee, just outside Sevierville & Pigeon Forge. Great rental rates and discount coupon available.

High Country Adventures Whitewater Rafting - Tennessee Ocoee River whitewater rafting for the experienced & novice rafter! Professional guides will deliver you through the wild, wooly rapids of Double Suck, Tablesaw & Broken Nose. Large group discount rates.

Scavenger Hike Adventures: Explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and find secret 'treasures' in the mountains. Excellent for large groups and family reunion activities, with hikes suitable for all ages and abilities.

Southland Car & Jeep Rental: Car, jeep and Hummer H2 rentals for an adventurous tour of the Smoky Mountains.

Treehouse Mini Golf & Games - 36 holes of fun in a beautifully landscaped course complete with waterfall along with video arcade and custom airbrushed tshirts. Discount coupons available!