- 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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Located in Historic Downtown, Palace Theater, provides a range of entertainment. They offer movies and children's shows. The Palace Theater hosts acoustic concerts and has the town's first espresso bar.
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Two Doors Down is a bar, restaurant and music venue that often features live music including karaoke, as well as frequent happy hours. They also have dart machines and host weekly dart tournaments.
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Specializing in fly fishing, Frontier Anglers organizes group fishing excursions to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trip consists of navigating the streams of the park while fishing for trout and bass.
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Studio 212 Arts is a facility dedicated to educating and promoting the creative arts in the local community. Pottery and art classes, summer camps, and art studios are among the services and amenities available.
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Explore over 300-acres of protected wildlife habitat at Ijams Nature Center. Visitors enjoy hiking and biking trails, pristine picnic areas, and scenic overlooks while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.
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A double waterfall featured on the Cherokee Nation, Soco Falls is close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Easily accessed from Highway 19, the falls are located at the end of a five-minute walk down a maintained trail.
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14690 Hwy 19 W, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Bryson City, North Carolina is home to Adventurous Fast Rivers Rafting. The company provides high-octane, adrenaline-fueled whitewater rafting trips in stable, comfortable rafts and guides trained in lifesaving techniques. These are not for the faint of heart!
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14157 US Highway 19/74 West, Bryson City, NC 28713
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At Endless River Adventures in Bryson City, North Carolina, patrons get a taste of truly active tourism. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are the company's most popular services, and guided fly fishing journeys are also available. Reservations are required for most activities.
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Bluegrass, country and 'mountain music' reign at the Maggie Valley Opry House in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. This historic performance space has hosted many of the world's finest country and folk musicians.
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Featuring a course filled with waterfalls, lighthouses, and scenic views, Fantasy Golf & Gameroom is a mini-golf facility with 18-holes available to play on. A game arcade is also available, featuring games like air hockey, racing simulators, and jackpot games.