Things to Do in Gatlinburg, TN - Gatlinburg Attractions
Things to Do in Gatlinburg
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Ole Smoky Distillery, Sugarlands Distilling Company, Theme Parks, Nature and Wildlife Tours. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Half-day Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)$85- fromper adult$80
Zipliningfromper adult$113
Ghost Toursfromper adult$31
Private and Luxuryfromper adult$51- fromper group (up to 4)$17
Ghost Toursfromper adult$30
Escape Roomsfromper adult$45
Half-day Toursfrom$76per adult$69- fromper adult$80
Distilleries
Distillery in a vibrant setting with live bluegrass music and a selection of moonshine flavors. Enjoy intimate tastings, traditional craftsmanship, and a relaxed atmosphere with cozy seating.
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Distilleries
Distillery provides a lively tasting experience with a dozen moonshine flavors, including unique concoctions, and a bar for mixed drinks. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at moonshine production.
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Interactive aquarium with a moving walkway through a shark tunnel, diverse marine life, and a penguin encounter, ideal for family visits.
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Amusement & Theme Parks
Mountain adventure with scenic ski lift rides and wildlife spotting, complemented by a mellow playground atmosphere. Rail Runner, ziplines, and tree walks with rope bridges enhance the experience.
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National Parks
Wildlife-rich national park with diverse trails, panoramic views from Newfound Gap and Clingman's Dome. Serene hikes lead to Laurel Falls and the natural beauty of Cades Cove.
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Scenic tram ride through Ober Mountain provides panoramic views, complemented by year-round activities like snow tubing, alpine slides, mountain coaster, and indoor ice skating.
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Shopping Malls
Quaint shopping enclave with old-world charm, hosting diverse local shops ranging from the beloved Donut Friar to unique gift boutiques, amid seasonal decor and a relaxed ambience.
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Wineries & Vineyards
Tasting room specializing in homemade wines with a variety of fruit-infused flavors including peach and blackberry. Unique pairing options available, including cigars.
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Scenic overlook providing stunning mountain views, popular for its easy access and well-maintained grounds. Noted for vibrant 4th of July celebrations, though parking may be limited.
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Speciality Museums
Museum with an array of iconic Hollywood cars, complete with memorabilia and photo opportunities. Ideal for car enthusiasts and families, providing a nostalgic journey through film history.
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What travelers are saying
- LEYBER OF L1 contributionAmazing experience!! Ashley A was very knowledgeable and had a great attitude with us! I would definitely recommend everyone coming visit ole smoky and do the moonshine tour!Written January 23, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dennisjones6152 contributionsThey treated us like we were VIPs!
Everyone was super nice & helpful!
The tastings was fun & informative!
Was trying to find a specific shirt & they went as far as going into the stock room to find it for me!
Will go back again every time I’m in the area!
Love everything we tried, I’m not a peach fan, but I even love their peach!Written January 13, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - William B1 contributionI've been to many aquariums, from Boston to Florida. My favorite was Newport aquarium in Cincinnati, I have to say the aquarium in pigeon forge is the finest I've ever seen! I put them at the top of my list. I don't have children but it was the most kid friendly I've seen yet, super interactive, a fun place to be. I'll go again!.Written January 11, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brenda K28 contributionsThey continue to improve this experience. We remember when there really wasn't anything at the top. Now there is a gift shop, restaurant, and wonderful places to relax and enjoy the view.
The bridge is a rush. If you aren't game for that, there is an easy trail to bypass it and get to the other side.
We enjoy buying the all-day pass so that we can enjoy it during the day and again after dark. This is a little pricey, but one of our favorites. Buy the picture!Written December 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - David HoffmanTuscaloosa, AL46 contributionsWe’ve been here a few times since 2019 and it has always been improving. We love the gondola ride, the beautiful gardens, and the tree walk. This is definitely one of the must-do tourist attractions in the Gatlinburg area. One small thing I loved was the addition of padding to the gondola seats.
However, there are a few things I don’t like. I cannot stand the refund policy. Bad weather? No refund, but an option to use the tickets within the next 365 days. This is not good enough for those of us who might not be back within a year. Look at Ober for an example of a better policy. This trip we had rude service from the cashier in the ticket line and the guy taking photos at the top of the ride. Neither one said a single word to us. I pre-purchased my tickets through ticket master so it shouldn’t have been a hassle for the cashier. The guy taking photos didn’t even look up, just pressed the camera when we were close. He was too busy playing on his phone. It was in the 30-40’s today with occasional rain and snow, but they had all of the heaters off and only one fire pit opened.Written December 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TLL20 contributionsWe were lucky enough to experience snow falling on our most recent visit and it was gorgeous. There are many overlooks to stop and take in the mountain views. We like to view the elk in Cataloochee Valley - they were very active in the late afternoon on the day we visited. Many options for hiking - something for everyone! Highly recommend visiting - it’s a wonderful way to see nature and history preserved.Written January 12, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cherie H2 contributionsWe have visited many times in the past year. My husband wanted to be 100% sure of the flavor he wanted to buy so we did the tasting. We were the only two at the time doing the tasting and the one he wanted to try was not offered but JULIE the bartender allowed us to try it to help with making our choices alot easier. She was super friendly. The boy who checked us out was so friendly. The staff definitely enjoy their jobs. Thanks again and we will be back.Written January 17, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ana C3 contributionsOnly went to Snow Tubing on Thanksgiving break. Lines were long and because of the cold, people would slide farther and some hit the security wall. Because of that they had to put extra, extra, extra break rugs which took about 30 minutes of our allotted time up there. We waited for a long time in the cold but really enjoyed the activity. We could only go 3 times because our time went up even though half of that time was used to take extra security measures... It is fake snow but still snow! Ice or whatever they use, it will be very cold. If no accidents had happened, we could have enjoyed more time to go over and over again. It was really fun. The rest of the activities were really packed. We were able to get to the top of the mountain by car which we recommend 100% instead of taking the lifts...Written December 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- David HoffmanTuscaloosa, AL46 contributionsNice shops tucked away on the Gatlinburg Main Street. We love the Donut Friar and the bathrooms are very clean. There are plenty of shops for anyone in your group.Written December 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Megan O1 contributionRicky was so awesome! He was personable, knowledgeable, and funny! Made our group trip well worth it. Delicious wine too, definitely stop in here - get the hot cider wineWritten January 9, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- gerri1217Breinigsville, PA7 contributionsAmazing view of Gatlinburg. Parking is limited at this overlook, so try to get there in morning and preferably on a sunny clear day.Written September 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Maddison H1 contributionLOVED Donnie! He made our entire experience 100% worth it. Our 7 month old had so much fun seeing all of the cars and simulators. Donnie even had our son sit on the car for a picture! Will be back every year!Written November 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
When to Visit
- January39 ºFColdest month9 days of rainLess busy
- February42 ºF9 days of rainModerately busy
- March50 ºF10 days of rainVery busy
- April59 ºF10 days of rainLess busy
- May66 ºF12 days of rainModerately busy
- June73 ºF13 days of rainModerately busy
- July76 ºFHottest month14 days of rainWettest monthVery busy
- August75 ºF12 days of rainVery busyBusiest month
- September69 ºF8 days of rainModerately busy
- October59 ºF7 days of rainVery busy
- November49 ºF8 days of rainLess busy
- December42 ºF9 days of rainLess busyLeast busy month
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