- 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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49.3 Miles
89%
103 votes
Highlands, NC
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Up to 40 researchers can live and work at the research station that is part of the Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center and Botanical gardens. Meanwhile, in another part of the facility, school programs and summer camps teach children about the biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian region.
49.3 Miles
The hiking and biking trails found throughout Jackrabbit Mountain Bike & Hiking Trails are designed for individuals of all skill levels. Most of the trails are either easy or moderately difficult, but all feature beautiful scenery amidst tall trees.
49.4 Miles
The pristine home of the peregrine falcon, Looking Glass Mountain is a popular site with hikers who often use the 6.2-mile round trip path to the top. The mountain is also popular with photographers, and rock climbers.
49.4 Miles
With Asheville Hot Air Balloons, visitors can get a birds eye view of the city below and surrounding, native wilderness. The hot air balloon trip includes a one hour session in the sky.
49.6 Miles
The most popular waterfall in North Carolina is Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah Forest. The top is wheelchair accessible, and swimming is allowed below. There is no lifeguard on duty, however.
49.7 Miles
The 50-foot Moore Cove Falls rises 50 feet above Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. This gentle falls is one of the most popular in the area, and is less than a mile from the parking area.
49.7 Miles
36%
11 votes
Nantahala National Forest, Murphy, NC 28906
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Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, and a variety of other recreational activities at Hanging Dog Recreation Area. The area offers access to Hiwassee Lake where visitors can also enjoy fishing and boating.