Five Family-Friendly Things to Do in Wears Valley

Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Wears Valley offers a perfect escape for families looking for a fun-filled vacation. With its stunning natural beauty and family-friendly attractions, Wears Valley has something to offer for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day by the river or an adventurous outing, you’ll find plenty of options to keep the whole family entertained. In this article, we’ve put together five of the best family-friendly things to do in Wears Valley.

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1. Red Jasper

Red Jasper Beer Garden and Gem Mine is a great place for a family outing. Located on what the locals call the cascades, Red Jasper features a little shack-style open-air observation deck with access to the river where you’ll find picnic tables, river access, and gem mining. Kids can buy a bucket of dirt to sift through and match their gemstones to the gem legend. There’s usually a food truck on rotation here as well.

2. Wear Farm City Park

Wear Farm City Park is a 118-acre park with a walking track, jungle gyms and playground equipment, pavilions to rent, and designated sports areas for local teams. It’s a great spot to get some sunshine or share an ice cream cone.

3. Goats on The Roof

At Goats on the Roof you’ll find a mountain coaster, gem mining, ice cream, souvenir shopping, and live goats that you can feed!

4. River Tubing

Townsend is a 15-minute drive from Wears Valley where you’ll find the Little River. Little River is the most ideal place to tube as it is serene and slow-paced.

5. Metcalf Bottoms

Metcalf Bottoms is a short drive from Wears Valley into the park where you can have picnics, fish, and swim in the river. It is also close to the Walker Sisters Place.

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