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Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!
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Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge
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Pigeon Forge: French Broad River Helicopter Tour
What to do in Gatlinburg
Popular places to visit
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
From sharks and stingrays, to penguins and octopus, get close to a colorful collection of tropical sea creatures at this walk-through aquarium.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters is just one of the places to see in Gatlinburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this romantic area.
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
Bring the children to Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Gatlinburg Convention Center during your trip to Gatlinburg. Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.
Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
Take the family on an outing to Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park during your trip to Gatlinburg. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this romantic area.
SkyPark
Ride this historic chairlift to a lookout point that offers spectacular panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg’s townscape.
Gatlinburg Space Needle
Ride in a glass elevator to an observation tower for panoramic mountain views or enjoy comedy, magician and fireworks shows.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum
Get ready to be astounded by unique artifacts from all corners of the globe at this museum dedicated to astonishing people and events.
Areas of Gatlinburg
Downtown Gatlinburg
While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are top sights worth seeing.
Chalet Village North
Though Chalet Village North may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park.
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