Things To Do In Gatlinburg This Weekend

Published Aug 31, 2023

Outdoor Activates

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  • Visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Hike to Clingmans Dome, go for a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway, or take a ride on the Gatlinburg Trolley.
  • Go ziplining: Soar through the treetops and get amazing views of the mountains.
  • Visit Anakeesta: This mountaintop amusement park has ziplines, a skybridge, and a mountain coaster.
  • Go whitewater rafting: Navigate the rapids of the Pigeon River.

Family-friendly Activities

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Dollywood
  • Visit Dollywood: This theme park has rides, shows, and exhibits for all ages.
  • Go to the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies: See over 10,000 animals from the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
  • Take a Gatlinburg Ghost Tour: Learn about the town’s haunted history.

Food and Drink:

  • Sample the local moonshine: There are several distilleries in Gatlinburg that offer tours and tastings.
  • Have a picnic in the park: Pack a lunch and enjoy the scenery in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
  • Go bar hopping: Gatlinburg has a lively nightlife scene with many bars and restaurants to choose from.

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