- The list below includes 150 free or cheap things to do in or near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Rafting, Arcades and Family Fun Center.
- From Great Smokey Mountains National Park to Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gatlinburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sevierville, Townsend, Bryson City and Cherokee.
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The Cherokee Indian Reservation in Cherokee, North Carolina is the most important Cherokee Reservation in the United States. Its residents welcome visitors and offer many traditional crafts for sale. The Reservation also hosts cultural seminars and educational events.
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226 Everett Street, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Train enthusiasts love the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, a 'living museum' of functioning passenger trains from a bygone era. Visitors may choose from a variety of fun ride packages, and families with children should not miss their chance to ride the 'Polar Express.'
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A fun activity for all ages, everyone is welcome to try gem hunting at the Nantahala Gorge Ruby Mine. An educated and knowledgeable staff will further assist with stone identification as well as cutting, cleaning and shining any discovered treasure.
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Open to public fishing, Morgan Mill Trout Farm stocks a pond with rainbow trout for visitors to fish in. The farm also has a service where visitors can have their newly caught fish filleted and packed with ice.
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Designed for use by all types of outdoorsmen, Tsali Recreation Area provides several trails for horseback riding, bike riding, walking or hiking. With beautiful views, this picturesque park further offers a boat ramp and camping grounds for added enjoyment.
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Family-run 5 Rivers Adventures offers kids and adults a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure and memories that last a lifetime. Guided by experienced rafters, patrons enjoy seeing the wilder side of Hartford and getting soaked in the process.
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Choose from several rafting options offered by Rip Roaring Adventures in Hartford, Tennessee. Situated on the Pigeon River, the company's Lower River package is a five-mile route appropriate for novices and beginners. The Upper River option is much more difficult and best reserved for experienced customers.
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3299 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN
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Located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, White Water Rafting with Smoky Mountain Outdoors is an adrenaline rush. The safe and thrilling adventure will be a memory to treasure.
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Found near Fontana Lake, the Tsali Recreation Area is most known for its extensive trail system than spans roughly 42 miles. The site features a four loop system that is open to hikers, horseback riders, and bikers.
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103 Guy Bark Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Owned and operated on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, End of the Trail Horseback Riding can accommodate all skill levels of riders. The hour long guided trail rides are available for those who are over six years old.