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Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort & Amusement Park
1001 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN; (865) 436-7007; Ober Gatlinburg Website;
Skiers Hotline: (800) 251-MUCHFUN (Nov 1- Mar 31)
Scenic ride on America's largest aerial tramway up to Ober Gatlinburg.

·  Winter skiing

·  go-karts

·  Blue Cyclone Rapids

·  kiddie rides

.  water raft rides

·  black bear habitat

·  Indoor ice skating arena

·  arcade / restaurant / lounge

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN; (888) 240-1358; Aquarium Website
Open: Daily year round.
Save on admission price to all Ripley's Gatlinburg attractions by getting the combo ticket.
Tennessee's newest $50 million, 115,000 sq.ft, 1.4 million-gallon, world-class aquarium.

·  Hourly dive shows

·  Glass tunnel under giant shark tank

·  Classrooms - daily educational sessions

·  Two restaurants

·  Touch pools for rays and horseshoe crabs

·  Thousands of exotic fish

Space Needle
115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN; (865) 436-4629. Free Admission. Space Needle Website
400-foot landmark observation tower with amusement center, games, rides and laser tag.

Christus Gardens
510 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN; (865) 436-5155; Christus Gardens Website;
Open: 364 days yearly / Free Parking;
Dramatic life-size dioramas with over 100 biblical figures depicting scenes from the life of Christ.

·  The Promise - 900 sq. ft. mural presenting the story of the Old Testament

·  Rare Biblical coins

Guinness World of Records Museum
631 Parkway, B-11, Gatlinburg, TN; (865) 436-9100; Guinness Museum Website;
Self-guided tours of hundreds of exhibits and 12 shows. Featured are memorabilia of famous record-holders, celebrities, and Batmobile.

Hard Rock Cafe
515 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN; (865) 430-7625; Hard Rock Website;
Open: Daily at 11AM; Free Admission;
Restaurant features the largest collection of rock memorabilia, keeping the faith since 1971.

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum
800 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN; (888) 240-7358; Ripleys Gatlinburg Website
Save on admission price to all Ripley's Gatlinburg attractions by getting the combo ticket.
Inspired by the popular television show, this museum features over 1000 bizarre and interesting exhibits collected from around the world.

Ripley's Haunted Adventure
800 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN; (888) 240-1358; Ripleys Gatlinburg Website
Save on admission price to all Ripley's Gatlinburg attractions by getting the combo ticket.
Visit this casket factory closed permanently in 1926 when the owners started to disappear. Many nightmares lurk within. Enter at your own risk.

Star Cars Museum
914 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN; (865) 430-2200; Star Cars Website;
Superstar cars recreated in popular Hollywood settings. Over 30 cars on display.

Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Shops:
The Gatlinburg area is highly esteemed for its many fine arts and crafts galleries:
Arrowcraft Shop - Fine crafts since 1920's. 576 Parkway. (865) 436-4604
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts - Elderhostel and weekly workshops. 556 Parkway. (865) 436-5860.
Great Smoky Arts and Crafts - Large group of independent artists. Blackburn Rd. (865) 436-4315.
Smoky Mountain Winery - Largest producer in East Tennessee. 450 Cherry St. (865) 436-7551.

Gatlinburg Family Fun & Entertainment:
Camp Thunder - Indoor go-karts, mini-golf, rides, motion theater. 542 Parkway. (865) 430-7223.
Earthquake - The Ride - Motion theater and live action. 653 Parkway. (865) 436-9765.
Fort Fun Family Entertainment Center - 3D theater, lazer tag, bumber cars. 716 Parkway (Mall). (865) 436-2326.
IMAX Theater - Seven story IMAX theater screen. 322 Historic Nature Trail, (866) 489-4629.
Hauntings - Live theater production featuring the ultimate horror- Ghosts! 716

Parkway (Mall). (865) 436-4636.
Motion Ride Theater - Four great movie choices. 716 Parkway (Mall). (865) 430-8985.
Mysterious Mansion - Turn-of-the-century Haunted House. 424 River Rd. (865) 436-8985.
Old Gatlinburg Golf & Games - Two mini-golf courses. 716 Parkway (Mall). (865) 430-4653.
Ripley's Moving Theater - Combo 3D-Motion simulator. 904 Parkway. (888) 240-1358.
Sweet Fanny Adams Theater - Live musicals and comedies. 461 Parkway. (865) 436-4039.
Treasure Quest - Mini-Golf. 653 Parkway. (865) 436-3972.
Wind Works Hot Air Balloon - Private and group air tours / romantic packages. (423) 318-8991.
World of Illusion - Magic Museum and Memorabilia. 716 Parkway (Mall). (865) 436-9701.

Pigeon River White-Water Adventures:
Nantahala Outdoor Center - (800) 232-7238;
Rafting in the Smokies - (800) 776-7238;

Gatlinburg Wedding Chapels:
Appalachian Weddings - (888) 864-9129;

Pigeon Forge Attractions

Alabama Grill
2050 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN; (865) 908-8777;
Popular restaurant themed on the award-winning country music group Alabama.

Carbo's Smoky Mountain Police Museum
3311 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN; (865) 453-1358;
Law enforcement memorabilia and artifacts from around the world including badges, uniforms, weapons and more.

Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show
3849 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN; (800) 346-1676; Dixie Stampede Website;
Enjoy a delicious four-course feast while watching a dazzling display of horse-racing, whip-cracking and wagon-busting.

Elvis Museum
2638 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN; (865) 428-2001;
Self-guided tours to the private collection of Elvis Presley memorabilia, including cars, jewelry, clothing and guns.

The Incredible Christmas Place
2470 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN; (800) 445-3396; Free Admission. Christmas Place Website
Tennessee's largest Christmas village featuring toys, trains, dolls, collectibles and other Christmas memorabilia from around the world.

The Mine
2865 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN; (800) 345-6193.
Actually work the rich and famous Franklin, N.C., mine fields. Watch stones being cut and gold jewelry being made.

The Old Mill & Restaurant
160 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN; (888) 453-6445. Restaurant Website
Serving Southern cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner and overlooking the Pigeon River. Visit the general store or tour the famous Old Mill historic landmark, a water-grist mill operating since 1830.

Smoky Mountain Car Museum
2970 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN; (865) 453-3433.
Many legendary cars from legendary owners. Gas, electric and steam-powered cars.

·  Hank Williams' Silver Dollar Cars

·  James Bond's 007 car

·  Elvis' Mercedes

·  Al Capone's bulletproof Cadillac

Pigeon Forge Arts and Crafts Shops:
The Pigeon Forge area is highly esteemed for its many fine arts and crafts galleries:
Belz Factory Outlet World - Over 85 brand name outlets. 2655 Teaster Ln. (865) 453-7316.
Old Mill Village - Over 25 unique specialty crafts and gift shops located behind Old Mill.
Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall - 40 brandname outlets. 2850 Parkway. (865) 428-2828.
River Vista Outlet Malls - 2684 Teaster Ln. (865) 429-2781.
Tanger Outlet Center - 25 Brandname outlets. 161 Wears Valley Rd. (800) 408-5775.
Z Buda Outlet Mall - 30 shops. 2828 Parkway.

Pigeon Forge Family Shows & Theater:
Comedy Barn Theater - Nightly shows with comedy, magic, music fun. 2775 Parkway. (800) 29-LAUGH.
Country Tonite Theater - High-energy variety show. 129 Showplace Blvd. (800) 792-4308.
Elwood Smooch's Ole Smoky Hoedown - Comedy, fiddlers, gospel and down-home fun. 2135 Parkway. (888) 231-6444.
Gospel Music Television Network - Gospel music 24 hours/day. 3171 Parkway. (800) 242-3333.
Grand Illusion - Magic, comedy and illusions of Terry Evanswood. 129 Slowplace Blvd. (800) 792-4308.
Louise Mandrell Theater - Spectacular music, costumes and puppets. 2046 Parkway. (800) 768-1170.
Memories Theatre - Tributes to Elvis and other superstar performers. 2141 Parkway. (800) 325-3078.
Oldies Showplace Cafe - Free entertainment while you dine.

Pigeon Forge Family Fun & Entertainment:
Adventure Golf - Mini-golf with waterfall and burning pirate ship. 2945 Parkway. (865) 453-9233.
Adventure Raceway - Computerized Go-karts. 2950 Parkway. (865) 428-2971.
Fast Tracks - Arcade and GoKarts. 2879 Parkway. (865) 428-1988.
Flyaway Indoor Skydiving - Skydiving simulators and lessons. 3106 Parkway. (865) 453-7777.
Kids Country - Fantasyland play area. (865) 453-4777.
Laserport - 10,000 sq.ft area with arcades and go-karts. 2782 Parkway. (800) 453-0400.
Movie Rider - Giant motion theater simulator. 3370 Parkway. (865) 428-8511.
Ogle's Water Park - Giant wave pool, waterslides and play area. 2530 Parkway. (865) 453-8741.
Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf - Mini-golf. 3010 Parkway. (865) 453-0307.
Race World - Cyber coaster, go-karts, arcade, mini-golf. 250 Island Dr. (865) 425-2030.
Rockin Raceway - Grand prix track, arcades, pool tables. 2839 Parkway. (865) 428-3392.
Smoky Mountain Slick Track - Go-karts. 3322 Parkway. (865) 428-4955.
Smoky Mountain Speed Park - Go-karts and bumber cars. 3275 Parkway. (865) 429-4639.
Speed Zone Speed Park - 1200 ft-long gokart track, human slingshots, kiddie rides and arcade. 3315 River Rd. (865) 908-7255.
Star Tracks Arcade - Covered racetrack and arcade. 2757 Parkway. (865) 429-5580.
Ultrazone - Multilevel lazer tag arena. 3053 Parkway. (865) 428-2444.

Pigeon Forge Outdoor Adventures:
Bluff Mountain Adventures - Scenic mountain trail rides. (865) 428-7711.
Mountain Valley Vineyards - Free tours and tastings. (865) 453-6334.
 

Sevierville Attractions

County Courthouse
110 Gary Wade Blvd. Sevierville, TN; (888) SEVIERVILLE; Free.
105 year old courthouse.
Dolly Parton Statue - Bronze statue honoring famous resident.

Eagles Landing Golf Club
1556 Old Knoxville Hwy, Sevierville, TN; (865) 429-4223;
18-hole golf course with spectacular mountain views, tournaments and clubhouse.

Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum
320 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville, TN; (865) 908-0882; Museum Website;
Large collection of famous American musclecars and motorsports memorabilia.

Forbidden Caverns
455 Blowing Cave Rd, Sevierville, TN; (865) 453-5972;
Open Daily: 10AM-6PM Apr-Nov;
Great natural wonder with sparkling limestone formations enhanced by special effects lighting. Hear about ancient mysteries and Indian legends. Rain or shine - indoor temperature always 58 degrees.

Rainforest Adventures
109 Nascar Dr, Sevierville, TN; (865) 428-4091;
This excellent facility is one of the largest reptile museums in the world. All indoor exhibits features tree frogs, pythons and cobras and much more.

Sevier County Heritage Museum
167 Bruce St, Sevierville, TN; (865) 453-4058;
Old Sevierville Post Office now houses historical artifacts from the earliest pioneers through World War II.

Smoky Mountain Deer Farm
478 Happy Hollow, Sevierville, TN; (865) 428-3337; Deer Farm Website;
Over 100 tame deer, zebra, camels, wallabies, mini-horses, reindeer, prairie dogs and more.

Smoky Mountain Knife Works
2320 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville, TN; (800) 251-9306; Knife Works Website; Free Admission;
Nation's largest collection of cutlery memorabilia, trophy wildlife, and historical collections from Native Americans and the Civil War.

Tennessee Aviation Museum
Air Museum Way, Sevierville, TN; (866) AVMUSEUM; Museum Website
Ever-changing exhibits of historic flyable aircraft and warbirds. Aviation memorabilia and uniforms.
Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport
Customized Group Events
USO / WWII Theme Parties
Aviation Gift Shop
Tennessee's Aviation Hall of Fame

Tennessee Smokies Baseball
3540 Line Dr, Kodak, TN; (888) 978-2288; Baseball Website
Class AA minor league team, affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. Stadium grandstand seats 6,000.

Wilson's Wildlife Museum
870 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville, TN; (865) 429-5626; Visit upclose with North American wildlife set in natural habitat dioramas. Over 50 exhibits of true-life scenes.

Sevierville Arts and Crafts Shops:
The Sevierville area is highly esteemed for its many fine arts and crafts galleries:
Apple Barn Cider Mill - General store and working farm with 4,000 apple trees, two restaurants, candy factory, bakery, etc. 230 Apple Valley Rd. (800) 421-4606.
Governors Crossing - 25 outlet stores, six restaurants and a rainforest adventure. 212 Collier Dr, (877) 429-2320.
Lodge Cast Iron Outlet - The Lodge, one of the oldest family-owned cookware makers in the US. 3411 Winfield Dunn Pkwy. Kodak. (865) 932-9047.
Maplewood Farms - 2428 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Kodak. (865) 932-7637.
The Mine - Find, cut and create your own jewelry. 1430 Hurley Dr. (800) 345-6193.
Tanger Outlet Center - 1645 Parkway. (865) 453-1053.

Sevierville Family Shows & Theater:
Governors Palace Theater - Three big shows under one roof. 179 Collier Dr, (888) 947-9777.
Southern Nights Music Theater - Oldies, rock, bluegrass and gospel.

Sevierville Family Fun & Entertainment:
Deer Farm Zoo - Woodland trail rides. 470 Happy Hollow Ln. (865) 429-2276.
Motorcross Express - Motorcross racing for the family. (423) 323-5497.
Nascar Cafe Smoky Mountains - 1425 Hurley Dr. (865) 428-7223.
Nascar Speed Park - Eight different race tracks and giant arcade. 1545 Parkway. (865) 908-5500.

Townsend Attractions

Tuckaleechee Caverns
825 Caverns Rd, Townsend, TN; (865) 448-2274;
Guided tours and lighted walkways thru one of the greatest natural wonders under the Great Smokies Mountains. These caverns include big rooms, underground streams and waterfalls and many unusual limestone formations. Unique wildlife including pygmy bats and blind salamanders and are usually readily visible.

Little River Railroad & Lumber Co Museum
7747 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy (US-321), Townsend, TN; (865) 448-2211;
Historical museum displays memorabilia from of the lumber and railroad operations of this historic company town.

Heartland Golf and Family Entertainment Center
7761 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy (US-321), Townsend, TN; (865) 448-1500;

Heritage Park
125 Townsend Park Rd, Townsend, TN; (865) 448-8040;
Open pavilion and grass play area. Pool, weddings, recreation room.

Horseback Tours:
Several stables in the area feature horse rentals and guided horseback tours.
Cades Cove Riding Stables - Guided horseback, carriage and haystack rides in the Smoky Mountain foothills. (865) 448-6286.
Davy Crockett Riding Stables - 1/2, one and two-hour guided horseback rides. (865) 448-6411.

Local Mountain View Art Galleries
Townsend Art Community - Visitors Center. (800) 525-6834.
Lee Roberson Gallery - (865) 448-2365.