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Gatlinburg Attractions

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The Miracle Theater	The Miracle Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN is a stunning musical recreation of the life of Christ told in epic proportion. Featuring an enormous cast of actors, singers, dancers, technicians, and live animals, you will be awed by the magnificence of this performance. The curtains will rise on the dawning of creation, as the fingerprint of Christ is illustrated throughout the Old Testament. You'll be inspired and renewed as you witness the glory of The Miracle in Pigeon Forge, TN. Read a review of The Miracle Theater.
Scenic Helicopter	Scenic Helicopter Tours will show you from the majestic grandeur of Mount Le Conte to the pristine serenity of Douglas Lake, and gives you a Smoky Mountain experience unlike any other! Let Scenic's courteous staff take you on a family-friendly adventure of a lifetime. With rides starting at only $10.00 per person and up, Scenic Helicopter Tours makes that special Smoky Mountain get-away even more magical. Breath-taking aerial weddings, romantic mountain tours, kid-friendly experience rides or customize your own flight. Whatever you decide, Be sure to bring along your camera and prepare for an unforgettable experience!
The Comedy Barn	The Comedy Barn is the funniest show in the Smokies 14 years in a row! Featuring nationally known clean family comedians, jugglers, fire-eaters, unique characters, ventriloquists, live country and gospel music as well as fun barn yard animals including a mind reading monkey. You will laugh your socks off at the "America's funniest family variety show!" Read a review of The Comedy Barn
Cirque de Chine in Sevierville Tennessee	Cirque de Chine. Spine-bending...mind tingling Performers elegantly and gracefully forming their bodies into living sculptures... a challenge of strength and flexibility. Rhythm and Power Let your imagination run wild as the world famous Thunder Drums transport you into the Smoky Mountains. Feel the power of thunder and rhythm of a springtime rain. Relax to sounds of acorns falling to the ground on a cool, crisp autumn day. Danger and Suspense Tension mounts as five Flying Motorcyclists race on stage inside the globe of danger. A Guinness world record! More info on Cirque de Chine Click here to Book Online!
Hoot N Holler Dinner & Show	The Hoot N' Holler dinner show features a three-course Italian dinner served family style. The two-hour production showcases the Hoot N' Holler Players, a traveling troop of dancers and singers who collide with the comedic antics of "Scraps," the would-be chef and emcee of the evening's entertainment. The show is highlighted by audience participation segments which place unsuspecting guests in the spotlight of this uproarious comedy. Click here to Book Online!
Black Bear Jamboree Dinner & Show	The Black Bear Jamboree Dinner and Show is a $10 Million Dollar High-Flying Musical Dinner Revue. You will enjoy a fabulous country feast while our large, award winning cast captivates you with a high-energy production including Country, Broadway, 50's & 60's, Bluegrass and Gospel Music. You will also enjoy extraordinary sets, elaborate costumes, spectacular choreography, and state of the art lighting, surround sound and the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains all without ever leaving your seat. But be on the lookout for bears... you've had dinner and they have not! Read a review of The Black Bear Jamboree.
WonderWorks - Pigeon Forge Tennessee	Wonder Works in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee offers fun for the entire family. Tennessee's only upside down attraction is an amusement park for you mind. This unique attraction features over 100 interactive hands-on exhibits. Part science museum, part entertainment venue and 100 percent group fun. WonderWorks is located on the Parkway in the former Music Mansion Theater. As you move from room to room, you will encounter different theme zones including: Disaster Zone, Challenge Zone, Space Zone, Sound & Light Zone, Wonder Zone, Far Out Illusion Gallery and Lazer Tag & Arcade. Click here to Book Online!
Country Tonite Theatre	Country Tonite offers the best entertainment experience at the best value! Now in its 12th spectacular season, you'll find your favorite country classics from country music's most legendary artists along with the country hits of today. This high-energy, full-scale production receives more awards than any other show in the Smokies! Including Best Show in the Smokies the past 8 years! You will enjoy dynamic singing and dancing, side-splitting comedy, powerful gospel, and American patriotism. As a matter of fact you don't even have to like country music to LOVE Country Tonite!
Magic Beyond Belief	Escape the ordinary with a visit to Magic Beyond Belief™ Theater! There your family will witness stunning illusions, mind-boggling special effects and more. Enjoy two hours of nonstop illusions and a masterful performance by international stars of magic and their lovely assistants.
Laser Port Fun Center	Lazerport offers you the newest & tallest "Roller Coaster Style" go cart track in Tennessee (no other go carts can give you such a rush!), the largest & most exciting laser tag arena (6,500 sq. feet of heart pounding fun!), 18 holes of an all indoor, all black light mini golf course (great fun for all ages rain or shine!), a HUGE arcade with over 10,000 square feet of extreme action & redemption arcade games PLUS a dine in pizza restaurant, the Pizza Planet; giving you the tastiest fresh made pizza buffet in the Smokies!
The Smith Family Dinner Theater - Pigeon Forge, TN	The Smith Family Theater.The Smokies best known, homegrown family of entertainers are back on the stage! Charlie, Jim, and Charlie Bob Smith- three guys who have been fan favorites since they first appeared on the area music scene in the 1980's are back in their very own venue, the brand new Smith Family Theater. Guests at the Smith Family Theater can look forward to an eclectic blend of country bluegrass gospel and oldies, rock and roll music. All presented with plenty of comedic banter along the way. Long time fans and newcomers alike are in for a STANDOUT musical experience! Click here for more info. Click here to Book Online!
Smoky Mountain Ziplines in Pigeon Forge	Pigeon Forge is home to Smoky Mountain Ziplines. Located just 1.5 miles off the parkway. We are a premiere zipline tour with 18 ziplines, including the 4 side by side super lines. These lines are 800 feet long and 100 feet high. Not to re, our canopy tour will start you out easy with a training area. The experience you gain will build confidence for longer lines. Join us for outdoor adventure at Smoky Mountain Ziplines!
Rainforest Adventures Discovery Zoo	Rainforest Adventures Discovery Zoo is located in the heart of the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, near both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, this all indoor RainForest Zoo is open year round. Mixing fun with education the RainForest has been themed by one of the nations finest zoological contractors, whose work includes Animal Kingdom at Disney World. Featuring over 400 live animals, representing over 130 species, we are home to unique and beautiful creatures from the Rain Forests of the world. More info on Rainforest Adventures Discovery Zoo.
Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway to Ober Gatlinburg Resort	One of America's Largest Aerial Tramways departs regularly from downtown Gatlinburg, going directly to Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park. The two 120 passenger counter balanced cars provide an experience for all ages, from the young to the young at heart. The convenience of parking your car downtown and taking the Tram ride is just one of the things we do at Ober Gatlinburg to make your experience a pleasant one. Once at the top of the mountain you can enjoy skiing, ice skating, shopping, and other attractions. Click here for a review of Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway. Click here to Book Online!
Bent Creek Golf Course	Bent Creek Golf Course, designed by three time Masters and British Open Championship Winner, Gary Player, is a par 72 course that opened in 1972. The front nine hugs the valley floor while the back nine offers a challenging mountain course. A beautiful, sparkling mountain stream meanders throughout the entire course creating a breathtaking contrast between water and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Southern Living Travel Guide rated Bent Creek Golf Course one of the "Top Fifty Golf Courses in the South." Click here to Book Online!
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg	Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is the World's Most Fun 1.4 million gallon world-class aquarium. Featuring 11 ft sharks and over 8,000 exotic sea creatures from around the world. You will experience Piranhas in "Tropical Rain Forest", discover indo-pacific fish in "Coral Reef", travel through the world's longest underwater aquarium tunnel on a 345 foot glide path through "Shark Lagoon", pick up a horseshoe crab in "Discovery Center", meet giant Pacific Octopus in "Gallery of the Seas", touch a stingray at "Touch A Ray Bay", sit in one of two classrooms for a presentation, see one of the hourly dive/feeding shows, plus much more. Click here for a review of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Click here to Book Online!
Hollywood Star Cars Museum	Where the Cars are the Stars! A tour through Star Cars Museum is a trip through some of the most famous movies and TV shows of the last 50 years. We feature over 30 of the best Hollywood movie & TV cars in recreated settings displayed with sound, lights, and action! Our newest exhibits are from such blockbluster movies as Gone in 60 seconds, Charlie's Angel's, The Fast and the Furious and xXx. Recent additions have been the Back to the Future Time Machine, Days of Thunder Mello Yello race car and The Beach Boys' 1955 Thunderbird.
Ripley's Believe It or Not!	Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum. Extreme Fun! Oddities and Artifacts of the Strange! See the museum that inspired the hit TV show. Hundreds of exciting and bizarre exhibits collected from the far corners of the world. Join us for your challenge to simply... BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Click here to Book Online!
Guinness World of Records Museum	See hundreds of exhibits from the best-selling Guinness Book of World Records with all new shows. Featured are memorabilia of famous record-holders: Elvis, Beatles and the Batmobile. Click here to Book Online!
Ripley's Super Funzone	We have the most popular and up to date arcade games on the market. Or maybe a nice, slow-paced game of skee-ball is more your speed.
Gatlinburg Sky Lift, Inc.	Experience the thrill of riding the Gatlinburg Sky Lift! From the downtown boarding station, you'll glide skyward over Gatlinburg and the Little Pigeon River on a 500-foot ascent to the top of Crockett Mountain.
Guide to Dollywood Theme Park in Pigeon Forge	Coming Soon! The Fun-Lover's Guide to Dollywood and Dollywood Splash Country is designed to go beyond the nuts-and-bolts information available on the parks' Web sites. It offers the unique perspective of a seasoned Dollywood visitor who is eager to share the benefits of his experience.
Motion Ride Movie Theater	The area's only 6 movie theater where the screen actually moves as you move. Extreme fun in the area's wildest Virtual Reality.
Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini- Golf in Gatlinburg Tennessee	The World's Most Original Golf Holes. With the Great Smoky Mountains as the backdrop, two beautifully landscaped 18-hole courses will amaze and delight you with animated and interactive displays throughout. See racoons, bears, chipmunks, possums, skunks, and even some heckling crows. The themed course replicates the "old days" when a Tennessee hero named Davy Crockett roamed "them thar hills". You will find some of the world's most original golf holes, complete with steep drops, splits, over and under ramps, lots of water, and even a hillbilly outhouse that flushes when your putt is right on target.
Play Golf in the Smoky Mountains	The next time you visit Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg or Sevierville and feel like a round of golf, checkout this new website for golfing information. All courses in the area are listed.
Dukes of Hazard	Cooter's Museum, located in Gatlinburg, TN is open 7 days a week and features, "General Lee", "Cooters Tow Truck" "Daisy's Jeep", and "Rosco's Police Car". Cooter and other cast members visit frequently. Call 865-430-9909 for more information.
Off Road Voyages	Enjoy a true off road experience through Smoky Mountains in our military hummer - the only place in the south east. The unique experience changes as the seasons do! Different trails available.
Ripley's Moving Theater in Gatlinburg Tennessee	Ripley's Moving Theater combines state of the art motion simuation with digital surround sound to let you experience first hand the picture on the giant three story screen.
Mystical Magical Medicine Show	An original magical musical melodrama of mystifying proportions and wondrous adventure, the one and only elixir guaranteed to cure everything from the blahs to natural disasters. Enjoy a giggle or three with every sip of this evening's antics!
Ripley's Haunted Adventure in Gatlinburg Tennessee	Explore your nightmare, if you DARE! In 1999, Ripley's acquired property once known as the Grimsby and Streaper Casket Company. Although advised by locals that unnatural things went on inside, Ripley's began conducting tours of the former casket company until decisions were made on how to better utilize this valuable location. Now is your chance to visit the factory permanently closed in 1926 due to the strange disappearance of both company owners. Please be advised that you are entering at your own risk and that Ripley's assumes no responsibility for your return!
Fannie Farkle's	This is the home of the famous Foot Long "OGLE" Corn Dogs and Sausage Subs smothered in peppers and onions! "OFTEN COPIED,BUT NEVER DUPLICATED!"
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort	Ober Gatlinburg invites you to come and experience skiing in the Great Smoky Mountains! There's nothing like it. The Great Smoky Mountains offers some of the most beautiful and spectacular views in the country. Add snow to that mix and the scenery is awe-inspiring. Ober Gatlinburg has unique after ski amenities that you won't find elsewhere in the region. Ice Skate year round in our massive enclosed mall, with shops and dining surrounding the rink.
Yuletide Madness in Gatlinburg Tennessee	Zaniest Holiday show you could ever hope to see!!!!!!! Step back to a place in time when shows could be naughty without being too naughty, and entertainment left you with a smile on your face for hours after the show had ended. The Sweet Fanny Adams Theater will take you back to the 1890s where you will be treated to slapstick comedy and unmatched wit. If you enjoy American vaudeville, Monty Python and Broadway-style musical comedy, this is the show for you!
Hollywood Wax Museum-Gatlinburg, LLC	Come play with the stars! Step right into favorite films and TV shows in an action-packed entertainment tribute with more than 90 world-famous celebrities.
Rafting in the Smokies in Gatlinburg Tennessee	No Experience Necessary - Minimum age: 8 years old or 70 lbs. - 1 1/2 hr of spectacular whitewater LOWER PIGEON RIVER FLOAT TRIP: Looking for a way to really relax and enjoy natures beauty? Do you have children who weigh less than 70 lbs? If you answered yes to either, then we have just what you need. Check out the Lower Section of the Pigeon River! The Class I and II rapids and one Class III at the end of the trip, make this very casual and laid back section of the Pigeon River perfect for everyone 3 years old and up! Rafting in the Smokies will assist you, your family and friends down approximately six miles of relaxing waves and rippling mountain water. You'll gaze at the beautiful Smoky Mountain surroundings as you casually float this section of the Pigeon River. If someone in your group needs a little more adventure, we can accommodate! Let us help you plan coinciding trips on the Upper and Lower Pigeon.
Knickerbocker Glories	There's non-stop laughs as our multi-talented cast pulls-out all the stops for this delicious parfait of laughs, layered with songs and comedy routines, sprinkled with a little bit of slapstick and topped with a dollop of tomfoolery.
Space Needle	The Space Needle is Gatlinburg's premier landmark attraction. The Needle climbs 407 feet and towers over Gatlinburg downtown areas. Day or night you can ride the elevator to the observation deck at 342 feet for a breathtaking panoramic view the city of Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains.


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Smokies Travel Guide Gatlinburg Attractions

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Gatlinburg Attractions