Attractions In Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Family Attractions

Gatlinburg is home to several mini-golf courses, both indoor and outdoor. For something different, try out the black light course at Old Gatlinburg Golf and Games. Visit the Hollywood Wax Museum and the Guinness World of Records Museum. For more evidence of the bizarre things of the world, check out Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum. Ripley's also boasts an aquarium, moving theater and mirror maze. Get a great view of Gatlinburg by riding the 400-foot glass elevator at Arcadia Family Fun Center. To get your adrenaline pumping, visit the Mysterious Mansion or buy a ticket for the Earthquake Subway Ride.

Outdoor Attractions

The prime outdoor attraction is Great Smoky Mountain National Park. With more than 900 miles of trails, travelers can stay busy hiking, fishing, biking or horseback riding. The Pigeon River provides opportunities for tubing and whitewater rafting. If you want to see the park from above, ride the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway to the top of Mount Harrison or take a ride on Gatlinburg's Sky Lift.

Historic Attractions

Experience a comedy show at the historic Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre. If you are interested in local art, check out the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community. This historic community is now made up of more than 120 studios where you can see artists at work. You can even participate in a workshop at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Ride the quaint Pigeon Forge Trolley around Gatlinburg and visit Ogle's Cabin, the first building in Gatlinburg. Other historic sights include Pi Beta Phi Settlement School, Ogle Store, and First Baptist Church. You can discover many of these sights along the Tennessee Heritage Trail in Gatlinburg.