Things to Do in Gatlinburg, TN

  • 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
  • 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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47.3 Miles
85% 82 votes
Waterfalls Highway 64, Highlands, NC 31557 MoreLess Info
The breathtaking Cullasaja Falls are located next to Route 64 in Highlands, NC. The parking lot is quite small, and sits just off of the highway, in the midst of an extremely dangerous, high-accident portion of it. Avoid visiting Cullasaja Falls during rush hour.
47.4 Miles
82% 38 votes
Walking Trails US 64, Nantahala National Forest, Highlands, NC MoreLess Info
A $4 parking fee grants visitors admission to the Cliffside Lake Recreation Area. This popular destination is excellent for hiking, biking, grilling and fishing. Visitors who wish to fish must have a valid North Carolina fishing license.
47.4 Miles
91% 32 votes
Horseback Riding 1959 Walnut Creek Rd, Marshall, NC 28753 MoreLess Info
Clients of Smokey Mountain Trail Rides & Bison Farm experience rural North Carolina on horseback. The gentle, calm horses are easy to ride and go where cars and trucks cannot. Smokey Mountain is also a working bison farm.
47.4 Miles
62% 456 votes
Waterfalls Highlands, NC MoreLess Info
Bridal Falls is a 120-foot waterfall in Nantahala National Forest that is visible from Highway US 64. In the winter, the waterfall can freeze to form a solid column of ice.
47.4 Miles
98% 323 votes
Mountains Whiteside Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC 28717 MoreLess Info
Whiteside Mountain is a mountain that offers a National Recreation Trail along 700-foot cliffs. Depending on visibility, hikers can see Blue Ridge Escarpment, Chattooga River headwaters, Highlands and Cashiers, and northern South Carolina.
47.6 Miles
94% 33 votes
Playgrounds 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC 28717 MoreLess Info
The Village Green features outdoor entertainment throughout the year. On top of that, visitors can enjoy beautiful gardens, picnics, and walking through paths that lead through wetlands, a forest glade, and grassy lawns.
47.6 Miles
91% 43 votes
Farmers Markets Hwy 64 East, Cashiers, NC 28717 MoreLess Info
Specializing in fresh produce, most of it local, the Cashiers Farmers Market is a quaint and picturesque shopping destination. There is also a barbecue restaurant located on the side of the building for more immediate dining needs.
47.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 104 Hwy 107 S, Cashiers, NC 28717 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1991, John Collette Fine Art is a local art gallery that displays a number of works from both local and national artists. In addition to selling artwork, the gallery also offers hanging and framing services to its customers.
47.7 Miles
88% 113 votes
Children's Museums 461 W Outer Dr, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 MoreLess Info
A wide range of exhibits are on display at the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, including arrangements for the rainforest, model trains, 1800s Appalachia, world cultures, and birds. Hands-on activities and interactive options are the focus throughout most of the museum.
48.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Wine Bars 3093 US Hwy 64 East, Sapphire, NC 28774 MoreLess Info
Specializing in serving a tapas style menu and a bar stocked with a variety of curated wine and beer choices, the Cork & Barrel Lounge offers guests a casual dining experience. The establishment also regularly features live music on weekends.
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