Area Attractions

Appalachian Outdoors Whitewater Rafting Come join us on the best whitewater trip in the southeast. Our professional staff will guide you down the beautiful Pigeon River as it travels through the Cherokee National Forest. As you travel down stream you will experience continuous class III - IV whitewater so you are sure to get wet . We are the closest whitewater rafting to Gatlinburg , Pigeon Forge ,Sevierville, Maggie Valley, And Knoxville. No experience is necessary however you must be 8 years of age to participate. We also offer a trip on the Lower Pigeon River . The minimum age on this trip is 3 years old. Black Bear Jamboree BRAND NEW! The Black Bear Jamboree Dinner and Show is a $10 Million Dollar High-Flying Musical Dinner Revue. You will enjoy a fabulous country feast while our large, award winning cast captivates you with a high-energy production including Country, Broadway, 50’s & 60’s, Bluegrass and Gospel Music. You will also enjoy extraordinary sets, elaborate costumes, spectacular choreography, and state of the art lighting, surround sound and the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains all without ever leaving your seat. But be on the lookout for bears... you’ve had dinner and they have not! Cades Cove Cades Cove is an 11-mile loop located inside the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It is open year-round, except for brief closures during the winter months for snow removal. The Cades Cove area offers abundant opportunities for observing wildlife. Dollywood Entertainment Park Unique as its namesake Dolly Parton, Dollywood theme park is a one-of-a-kind Smoky Mountain Family Adventure! Spanning 125 acres and nestled in the lush foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, near Gatlinburg, Dollywood is one of the most popular family vacation destinations. Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community Welcome to the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. The largest group of independent artisans in North America. This historic 8-mile loop has been designated a Tennessee Heritage Arts & Crafts Trail. Established in 1937, these artisans whittle, paint, sew, cast, weave and carve to create original collectibles such as candles, baskets, quilts, brooms, pottery, jewelry, dolls, ceramics, scrimshaw, silversmithing, leather, stained glass, wearable fashions, fine photography, frameable art, oils and watercolors, also lodging, restaurants, cafes, tea room, soda fountain and candy shops. Make plans to visit the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. NASCAR Speed Park NASCAR Speedpark is the home of full-throttle fun for everyone! We feature tracks for all ages, state-of- the-art Arcade and interactive games, the hottest driver merchandise, kiddie rides, mini golf, bumper boats, a snack bar and much, much more! NASCAR Speedpark is located in Sevierville, TN near Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains. Ober Gatlinburg Ride the 120 passenger Aerial Tramway to Go-Karts, Water Rides, Alpine Slide, Indoor Ice Skating, Black Bear Habitat, Chairlift, Shops, Restaurant/Lounge, Winter Skiing, Snowboarding and more! A must visit attraction year round! Pigeon Forge Events Calendar Visit the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism for all the local events for 2006. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Welcome to the World's Most Fun 1.4 million gallon world-class aquarium. Featuring 11 ft sharks and over 8,000 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 Tay Bay", sit in one of two classrooms for a presentation, see one of the hourly dive/feeding shows, plus much more. Scenic Helicopter Tours From the majestic grandeur of Mount Le Conte to the pristine serenity of Douglas Lake, Scenic Helicopter Tours gives you a Smoky Mountain experience unlike any other! Let Scenic’s courteous staff take you on a family-friendly adventure of a lifetime. With rides starting at only $10.00 per person and up, Scenic Helicopter Tours makes that special Smoky Mountain get-away even more magical. The Comedy Barn The Comedy Barn Theater, located in Pigeon Forge, TN, is the award winning family comedy variety show in the Smokey Mountains. Our show features magicians, fire-eaters, jugglers, ventriloquists, clean family comedians, live country and gospel music as well as fun barn yard animals. The Comedy Barn offers clean comedy for an enjoyable evening of family fun. You'll laugh until you can't laugh anymore. Don't forget to stop in on your next trip to the Smokies. Walden Creek Stables Our Horseback riding stables are a family attraction for Smoky Mountain guest and neighbors alike. Horseback riding on over 500 acres with 100 horses and 50 riding cowboys keeps the action going seven days a week, including Christmas Day! There's plenty excitement an adventure for the entire family no matter your horseback riding skills, even if you've never ridden.