Gatlinburg
- McCarter's Riding Stables -
Highway 441 S., Gatlinburg - (865) 436-5354
- Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and
Amusement Park: Getting there is half the fun. America's
largest aerial tramway travels from downtown Gatlinburg
slightly over two miles to Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and
Amusement Park.
- Christus Gardens: Presenting
highlights from the life of Christ, Christus Gardens is a
family-oriented attraction that has been enjoyed by more
than three generations. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(865-436-5155)
- Fun Mountain: Discover a
mountain of fun at Gatlinburg's new multimillion-dollar
family entertainment complex.
- Gatlinburg Passion Play - a
musical drama about the life of Christ. Call for
reservations and times. (865-430-3777)
- Guinness World Records Museum
- Featuring all new exhibits from the Guinness Book of World
Records.
- Ripley's Believe It or Not
Museum
- Jim Grey Gallery - art gallery
- Arrowmont School and Shop -
The school dates back to 1912, when the Pi Beta Phis, the
national's oldest college women's fraternity, opened a
school for isolated mountain children to supplement their
three-month public education. In 1915 it began to revive the
mountain crafts of basket making and weaving. The shop
became the outlet for the sale of the crafts, and it remains
so today. Handmade items such as woven placemats and baskets
and even clothes can be found here.
- Ripley's Motion Master
- Great Smoky Arts & Crafts
Community - more than 70 artists' studios, shops and homes
on an 8.5-mile loop, located 3 1/2 miles east of downtown on
Highway 321 North (865-436-9214 or 865-436-7921)
- World's largest aerial
tramway, between downtown and Ober Gatlinburg atop Mt.
Harrison. It's known as the South's finest ski resort, with
eight slopes, a half-mile Alpine slide, indoor ice arena
complex and the longest sightseeing chairlift in the South.
- Twelve Los Vegas-type wedding
chapels with no waiting, and everything furnished but the
license
- Trout fishing in the midst of
downtown, from your motel balcony or on the river's edge.
Tourists can fish April through November every day except
Thursday, when the river is restocked.
- A year's worth of special
events, including the Scottish Highland Games in May, the
spring Wildflower Pilgrimage, arts and crafts shows, and one
of the state's only nighttime Christmas parades, with
lighted floats.
Pigeon
Forge - Sevierville
- Waldens Creek Riding Stables -
2709 Waldens Creek Rd., Pigeon Forge - (865) 429-0411
- The Lee Greenwood Theater in
Sevierville - a two-hour performance starring Greenwood and
his cast (1-800-769-1125 or 865-453-0777)
- Music Mountain Theatre(cq) -
features Grand Ole Opry stars Jim Ed Brown, Johnny Russell
and The Four Guys (865-429-7111)
- Music Mansion - located on
Music Road, features James Rogers and others (865-428-7469)
- T.G. Sheppard's Theater in the
Smokies - with state-of-the-art lighting, sound and special
effects; runs April through December. (865-428-8000)
- Miniature golf courses
- Pigeon Forge Pottery - Watch
pottery being made by master craftspeople; all pottery made
from local clay and glazes made from minerals in Smokies;
items available for sale have Pigeon Forge Potter's mark
(865-453-3883)
- Carbo's Police Museum -
features "Walking Tall" Sheriff Buford Pusser, and
includes the 1974 Corvette in which he was killed; features
other police items from around the world.
- Flyaway - indoor skydiving
- Ogle's Water Park - with a
giant wave pool, 10 water slides, huge children's area, two
restaurants, etc.
- Helicopter rides
- Dollywood
- Dolly Parton's theme park featuring 40 live performances
every day, 31 rides and attractions, and more. See operating
schedule below.* (865-428-9488)
- Dixie Stampede - Enjoy a
four-course meal while watching a rodeo, of sorts, Southern
style, complete with belles and heroes. (1-800-356-1676)
- Forbidden Caverns - Ancient
mysteries, Indian legends and natural wonders, with special
lighting and sound presentations. Always 58 degrees. Open
daily. (865-453-5972)
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