Smoky Mountain Area Information

Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail.

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Ripley's Believe it or Not

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is full of surprises!

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Pigeon Forge Gem Mine

Discovery waits for you at the Pigeon Forge Gem Mine. Live a proprietor’s dream as you unearth real gems.

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WonderWorks

The Smokies only upside down attraction. An amusement park for the mind, featuring over 100 interactive exhibits for the entire family to experience.

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Speedzone Fun Park

This area has grown into a mega-fun zone and one thing is for sure; family fun in Pigeon Forge is easy to find! If you’re driving in from Gatlinburg, keep your eyes open for Speedzone on the right side of the Parkway.

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Funstop Family Action Park

Just wait till you see the look on your family’s face when they see the GREAT Selection of rides to choose from, at YOUR FUNSTOP FAMILY ACTION PARK, the CLOSEST Action Park to Gatlinburg and the ‘South End’ of Action Packed Pigeon Forge!

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Bring Your Graduates To The Smokies!

Check out these things to do in the Smoky Mountains with your high-school or college graduates!

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Gatlinburg Cabins for 2

Bear Camp Cabin Rentals offers the best affordable Gatlinburg cabins for 2 with free attraction tickets to provide exceptional value

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NASCAR Speedpark

Fun speed park for all ages

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Walden Creek Stables

Our Horseback riding stables are a family attraction for Smoky Mountain guest and neighbors alike.