- 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.
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350 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914
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With more than 800 animals from around the world waiting to be discovered, the Knoxville Zoological Gardens is a delightful place for both young and old. With interactive exhibits designed for the kids and well-planned habitats, this Zoo has something for everyone.
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Constructed for the 1982 World's Fair, the Sunsphere Tower in Knoxville stands 266-feet high with a 75-foot diameter sphere on top. Guests are treated to a 360-degree view of the city from the observation levels, and a full-service restaurant is available for diners.
28.8 Miles
Haunted Knoxville Ghost Tours is an organization that hosts private, public, and group investigations-based ghost tours. The company has real paranormal experts as guides that have experience on TV and film.
28.8 Miles
The Knoxville Visitors Center is an informative destination for tourists visiting the Knoxville area. The center has a wealth of information, and hosts a regular live music performance by The Blue Plate Special each Sunday.
28.9 Miles
The Knoxville Museum of Art is dedicated to the celebration of the art and artists of East Tennessee while also presenting a diverse collection of art from around the world. The KMA features lectures, concerts, and educational programs.
29.1 Miles
The more than 26,000 students at the University of Tennessee will all tell you that there is much more to do on campus than college football. World class museums, art centers and research facilities, UT is the place to be.
29.3 Miles
Play on Adventures - Private Tours provides a variety of recreational activities outings in North Carolina and Georgia. Activities to choose from include horseback riding, kayaking, biking, zip-lining, fly fishing, hiking and canopy tours.
30.2 Miles
Music and dancing go hand in hand at the Stompin' Ground in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Live musical acts include bluegrass and country singers. Square dancing and line dancing are also popular here.
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House Mountain State Park is a 500 acre area with hiking trails populated by woods, rocks and streams. Over 100 bird species can be seen there including hawks, warblers, ruffed grouse, pileated woodpeckers, scarlet tanagers and wild turkeys.