Attractions

During your trip you’ll experience the beautiful scenery of the neighboring Smoky Mountain National Park, Cherokee National Forest, Martha Sundquist State Forest and Appalachian Trail! Rafting in the Smokies is dedicated to making your rafting trip the highlight of your vacation in the Smoky Mountain area. We have been headquartered in Gatlinburg for 30 years and pride ourselves on safety. Whether you’re looking for an introduction to white water or an experienced level rafting trip we have the adventure for you. We offer group rates, Boy and Girl Scout badges, and customer service that is second to none. If you are in the area often, check on our 2008 season passes. 1-800-PRO RAFT (776-7238) www.raftinginthesmokies.com

America's #1 Aquarium! 1.4 million gallon world-class aquarium. Featuring 12 ft sharks and thousands of exotic sea creatures from around the world. You will experience Piranhas in "Tropical Rain Forest", discover indo-pacific fish in "Coral Reef", travel through the world's longest underwater aquarium tunnel on a 345 foot glide path through "Shark Lagoon", pick up a horseshoe crab in "Discovery Center", meet giant Pacific Octopus in "Gallery of the Seas", touch a stingray at "Touch A Ray Bay", sit in one of two classrooms for a presentation, see one of the hourly dive/feeding shows, plus much more. Open 365 days a year from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Located in the center of downtown Gatlinburg at traffic light #5.www.ripleysaquariumofthesmokies.com

Come visit the museum that started it all! As seen on the tv show, Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum features thousands of unique and unusual artifacts collected by Robert Ripley and the team of Ripley archivists. Rebuilt in 1995 after an extensive fire destroyed the original museum, our new building contains numerous exhibits, cartoons, and interactive displays to entertain the entire family. Be sure to take home a souvenir wax cast of your hand- a true believe it or not! Located at traffic light #7 on the Parkway, we're open 365 days a year. www.ripleys.com

With the Great Smoky Mountains as our backdrop, we offer 2 beautifully landscaped 18-hole courses. The themed courses, replicating the "old days" when a Tennessee hero named Davy Crockett roamed "them thar hills", are loaded with some of the world's most original golf holes, complete with interactive displays and lots of water. We're open year round, but be sure to call ahead as our hours vary by season and weather. Located at traffic light # 1 on the Parkway. Park free or ride the Gatlinburg trolley. Visit us online at www.ripleys.com/davy.html

Acquired by Ripley Entertainment in 1999, the original Grimsby and Streaper Casket Company is now leading tours. Take a stroll through the old factory, and you'll be guaranteed to see some inhabitants of the casket facility. All of your senses will be used on this tour as you hear the screams, smell the decay, see the darkness, and feel your way through twisting corridors. But Beware! Ripley's assumes no responsibility for your return! If you don't believe us, just ask Stumpy "hanging out" in front of the building! Open 365 days, we're located at traffic light #8 on the Parkway. www.ripleys.com/hauntedadventure

Feel the rain, the wind, and the snow when you visit the Ripley's Moving Theater! See two 4D movies on our giant screen. Bump, dip, and turn with seats that move in eight different directions and experience the 6 channel digital surround sound. Cutting edge simulator technology will make you truly feel as if you are part of the show! Both movies included in one low price. We're open 365 days a year. Located at traffic light #8 on the Parkway underneath the giant dinosaur. www.ripleys.com/movingtheatre

Smoky Mountain Outdoors has been rated one of the area's top attractions by tripadvisor.com. Our white water trips will be the highlight of your vacation! Why choose us? We offer one of the longest trips on the river, a full two hours. Our guides are the most experienced and highly trained, many try out, but few make the cut! We have a new outpost with changing and showering facilities. Smoky Mountain Outdoors is the only rafting company that prepares fresh, made to order meals at The Lost Guide Grill. It is the perfect treat after you get back from your exciting rafting adventure. The pigeon river is great for first timers but gives experienced rafters the thrill that they are seeking! Our trips are ideal for the entire family ages 3 and up! Call and Compare! 1-800-771-RAFT(7238) www.smokymountainrafting.com www.smokymountainrafting.com

Ride glass elevators over 400’ to observation deck for 360 degree view. Enjoy Higher Learning, an educational experience from the Space Needle’s perspective. Free view finders! Visit Arcadia, a 25,000’ two story playground with latest video and redemption games including the area’s largest redemption center. Enjoy Lazer Runner, Restaurant, Gift Shop, Old Tyme Photos, Hypnotized, and more. Purchase tickets to attractions online at www.gatlinburgspaceneedle.com Jon Dee’s “HYPNOTIZED” Comedy Show. Fascinating, entertaining with a positive message, Reader’s Digest and Time Magazine recommended, on premises at the Space Needle Theatre. Downtown at Light 8. Entrances on Historic Nature Trail and Reagan Drive. ATMs at each entrance.

Wildwater Ltd. is widely recognized as one of the finest whitewater rafting outfitters in the country. Since 1971, our attention to detail has made us a leader in the outdoor adventure industry. Providing high quality experiences on our adventure rafting trips is our number one priority. You may not recognize state of the art equipment or staff training programs, but you will recognize our commitment to Quality, Safety, and Service.

Not all outfitters are alike. Each outfitter has its own philosophy on how to offer an outdoor experience. Exceeded expectations and friendly faces are to be found on all Wildwater Ltd.'s trips! Wildwater Ltd. expects the best from our Team for our Guests.

www.wildwaterrafting.com/gatlinburg.html

Exciting attractions, within walking distance. Pick up an Official Attractions Guide to learn more. www.attractions-gatlinburg.com

If you love “the Dukes of Hazzard” (and Americans of all ages do!), you will love a visit to Cooter’s Garage. This is Gatlinburg’s one and only Dukes of Hazzard museum and shop, operated by none other than ol’ “Cooter” himself. Ben Jones is your host at this tribute to life in Hazzard County. It features pictures, props, costumes, and memorabilia from the beloved hit television show. New location with Indoor Duke’s Themed Go-Karts and The Hazzard Country Club 18-hole Mini-Golf Course. www.cootersplace.com

Fannie Farkle's is located in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. This is the home of the famous Foot Long "OGLE" Corn Dogs and Sausage Subs smothered in peppers and onions! Watch us make them as you walk by and smell the tantalizing aromas!! Fannie's also features the latest in Video and Redemption games and as you win points accrued through your skill, choose your prizes from the largest selection of gifts anywhere in the entire County. Check your email, Step up to our ATM, and get ready to experience "Good Food", "Fun" and "Prizes Galore"! www.gatlinburg.com/fanniefarkles

Rain-or-shine Laser Tag in a 2,700 square foot arena, with cool lights and pumping music, 3 D Special Effects Theater with movies so realistic you can almost reach out and touch sharks, aliens, dinosaurs, and more in five special-effect movie selections, futuristic Bumper Cars where you'll bounce and bump in every direction or play indoor Black Light Mini Golf in the coolest setting ever - a glow-in-the-dark "Under the Seas" course - It's the newest thing in mini golf. Don't miss it! Best value is the Vacation Pass - pick any three activities & return another day to play them all again for free! Downtown Parkway next to Old Gatlinburg Golf & Games. www.smokymountainfun.com

Where the Cars are the Stars! A tour through Star Cars Museum is a trip through some of the most famous movies and TV shows of the last 50 years. We feature over 30 of the best Hollywood movie & TV cars in recreated settings displayed with sound, lights, and action! Many of the cars are the creations of George Barris, who has created more famous Hollywood movie & TV cars than anyone. New cars are added nearly every year to keep the museum in step with the current Hollywood entertainment industry. Our newest exhibits are from such blockbluster movies as Gone in 60 seconds, Charlie's Angel's, The Fast and the Furious and xXx. Recent additions have been the Back to the Future Time Machine, Days of Thunder Mello Yello race car and The Beach Boys' 1955 Thunderbird. www.starcarstn.com

Grab your camera and get into the action with your favorite stars! From Lucille Ball to Lucy Lui, James Dean to Johnny Depp and Elvis to Will Smith, you can join the A-listers and take pictures that will make the best postcards from Gatlinburg. The spotlight is on you as you sing karaoke with pop divas, ride aboard the Titanic, encounter Frankenstein and Freddy, step into the Winner�s Circle with NASCAR champions� and (shhhh) even put on a wedding dress and marry a star! Fun for all ages. Open until midnight 365 days a year. Located across from Lineberger�s Seafood in the center of Gatlinburg at Light 8. http://www.hollywoodwax.com/gatlinburg/

Gatlinburgs newest attraction is The Jon Dee HYPNOTIZED Comedy Show at the new Hypnosis Theater. (Located on Space Needle premises) If you have never seen a Comedy Hypnosis Show before you have to check it out. Many people say it is the funniest thing they have EVER seen when their friends and family volunteer to come up on stage and become hypnotized. The volunteers may "Cluck Like A Chicken" or "Talk Like A Martian From Outer Space" You will never forget this hilarious show and you will never believe so much in the unlimited power of our God-given minds. Stop light 8 Downtown Gatlinburg. www.gatlinburgspaceneedle.com/hypnotized.html

Gatlinburg's most exciting ride! The area's only theater where the screen actually moves as you move. Extreme fun in the area's wildest Virtual Reality motion simulator featuring six awesome movie rides ... choose two or more movies for one low price. The Motion Ride is located adjacent to Old Gatlinburg Golf & Games and Fort Fun where you can also enjoy miniature golf on two award-winning mini golf courses, the "ALL NEW THIS YEAR" indoor Black Light Mini Golf, compete in a game of Laser Tag, ride futuristic Bumper Cars, watch special effects 3 D movies or mine for Smoky Mountain natural treasures in our Gem Mine. Best value is the Vacation Pass - pick any three activities & return another day to play them all again for free! www.smokymountainfun.com

For family adventure, raft Tennessee's Big Pigeon River, conveniently located near Gatlinburg. Pigeon River whitewater rafting features spirited Class III-IV rapids along the eastern border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is NOC's most condensed whitewater experience—a full dose of whitewater excitement and scenery in just three short hours. Dam-controlled water releases ensure whitewater action Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Make this summertime classic part of your Smoky Mountain vacation! http://www.noc.com/index.php/pigeon.html

Off Road Voyages offers you something nobody else is able to offer within a 1600 mile radius ? true adventure mountain tours with the most serious 4X4 vehicle in the world. The Hummer. Our adventure starts on serpentine gravel passages which climb to the ridge of the mountain with increasing beautiful scenery. Then, we leave the gravel and continue on a natural trail which contains all the attributes- mud, rocks and water crossings, all with beautiful views and thrilling adventure. Without a doubt, this trip will make some unforgettable memories you want to share with everyone you know. www.offroadvoyages.com

Gatlinburg's largest miniature golf attraction, is proud to present - NEW THIS YEAR! An amazing, glow-in-the-dark, indoor Black Light Mini Golf course. It's THE newest thing in mini golf. Out of the darkness, dolphins, octopus, sharks, mermaids, and a sunken pirate ship radiate fantastic colors as you putt your way through this "Under Seas" adventure with day-glow putters and fluorescent balls. Don't miss it! You can also still find two award-winning, story-telling, 18 hole outdoor courses, located on a beautifully landscaped hillside, offering the most challenging and tricky mini golf course holes anywhere. These 3 amazing indoor & outdoor courses guarantee fun no matter what the weather. Located in the Center of Gatlinburg at Reagan Terrace Mall, adjacent to Fort Fun. www.smokymountainfun.com