- Our list of the best things to do in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, features the top 213 nearby activities — including 102 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Gatlinburg, TN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Water Activities, Amusement, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 38 things to do within the city of Gatlinburg, TN , followed by 174 popular activities in nearby cities, including Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Townsend, Cherokee, Bryson City, Hartford, Dandridge, Cosby, Maryville, Kodak, Walland, Oneida and Maggie Valley
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Dukes of Hazzard museum houses an indoor go-kart track and 18-hole mini-golf course alongside props and costumes from the show
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One of Gatlinburg's most unique destinations is the CLIMB Works Canopy, a series of wilderness courses and activities high up in the trees. CLIMB Works includes ziplines, obstacle courses, elevated mountain bike paths and much more.
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453 Brookside Village Way, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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Get up close and personal with the wilderness on a whitewater rafting excursion from Smoky Mountain Outdoors. Safety equipment and instruction are include in the price of each trip, and no prior experience is required.
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Strung with miles of hiking trails and many species of trees, Great Smokey Mountains National Park lets visitors take in the mountain views at their park. A few buildings of the original settlers of the region can be seen here.
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813 East Parkway (321 North), Gatlinburg, TN 37753
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The whole family can get in on the action at Rafting in the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Experience the raw beauty and power of Smoky Mountain rapids as you hurtle through the water under expert guidance.
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Many types of outdoor recreation are offered through A Walk in the Woods. Guests can enjoy walks, backpacking trips, a hiker shuttle service, hikes, and equipment rental in addition to long multiple day trips through the Appalachian Trail.
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115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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HYPNOTIZED! Comedy Hypnosis Show with Guy Michaels is a show where audience members can watch others be hypnotized and be hypnotized themselves, and then put in comedic situations. DVDs of the show are available for purchase afterward.
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115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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Perhaps the most unusual show in Gatlinburg Tennessee is Bill Gladwell, The Mentalist. Gladwell is a hypnosis expert an psychological illusionist who never fails to amaze the crowd. Advance tickets are required, as most shows sell out quickly.
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Evoking theaters of the 1890s, Gatlinburg's Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre presents a variety of live musical comedy shows. The theater was designated a National Historical Treasure by the city, and prides itself on unpredictability.
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Located along the Gatlinburg Bypass, Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook provides excellent views and opportunities for taking photos of the surrounding mountains.
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Considered to be the most popular zipline adventure in the area, Gatlinburg Ziplines offers a nine zipline course. Reservations are preferred but walk-ins are welcome for the guided adventures through the trees.