Gatlinburg Attractions

Gatlinburg, TN is full of opportunities for both fun and relaxation! There is an entire bucket list of things you’ll want to cross off while you’re on vacation. When you’re planning your trip, we want to make sure you have all the best activities included on your itinerary. To make sure you don’t miss anything, check out these 8 can’t-miss things to do in Gatlinburg TN that you should add to your bucket list:

Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg is featured as a home base for an all-new NBC show! The show, “Earth Odyssey,” is full of family-friendly entertainment. We’ve got all the details on the new NBC show and Ripley’s Aquarium’s involvement.

The strange and unusual Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is getting a new show this year! Actor Bruce Campbell will be the host of the series, and it’s set to air on the Travel Channel sometime in 2019. The Ripley’s Believe It or Not TV series dates all the way back to 1949, and the new show will include everything the viewers know and love about the original! We’ve got all the details on the new Ripley’s Believe It or Not! show:

Blake Shelton paid a visit to Gatlinburg on Wednesday to go to Anakeesta! He and Gwen Stefani spent the day in the Smoky Mountains doing everything from exploring the theme park to seeing a dinner show. The pair also paid a visit to Dollywood on Thursday. We’ve got all the details on the country star’s visit and his new restaurant and entertainment venue opening this year.

From theme parks to aquariums, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are home to a variety of things to do. If you’re looking for something both educational and fun, plan a trip to one of the popular museums in the area! You can uncover secrets from American crime history and take pictures with your favorite Hollywood stars. To help you plan your visit, we’ve put together a guide of the 5 best museums in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg:

Calling all snowbirds! Our beloved Gatlinburg ski resort is now open for the winter season. That’s right! Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort is once again open for visitors to enjoy another thrilling year of snow tubing and skiing in the Smoky Mountains.

Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park and Ski Area is one of the most popular attractions in Gatlinburg — and for good reason! No matter what season you visit, you will have a fantastic time. You can hit the slopes in the winter or splash around in the summer. We want to make sure you have the best time when you visit, so we’ve put together the ultimate guide for a perfect experience at Ober Gatlinburg.

After wowing visitors for more than a year with the magic that’s in the mountains, Anakeesta has gained statewide recognition! This incredible outdoor theme park was named the “Attraction of the Year” for 2018 by the Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association. We have all the details about the honor and what makes Anakeesta in Gatlinburg so great:

The wait is officially over! The newest addition to Anakeesta in Gatlinburg is now open — the Rail Runner. This one-of-a-kind mountain coaster is a must-do when you visit the Smoky Mountains! We’ve got all the details on the new ride at Anakeesta:

From restaurants, to shops, to attractions, the Smoky Mountains are constantly adding new ways for visitors to enjoy themselves. The past few months, countless ways to spend hours of fun have been introduced to the area. Visit My Smokies has put together a list of 8 of the newest things to do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for you to try when you visit.

One of Gatlinburg’s most iconic attractions is celebrating a big birthday this month! The Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway officially turned 45 years old on August 5th. First introduced in 1973, the Aerial Tramway is a gorgeous cable car ride that takes visitors from The Strip up to the Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park & Ski Area.

After 9 long months of waiting, one of Gatlinburg’s most popular attractions is finally open again! Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditorium is back in action with a completely new design and a great collection of fresh exhibits. Still located in the same building in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg, the newly remodeled museum continues the mission of Robert Ripley: showcasing anything and everything that is weird and wonderful.

Visitors to Gatlinburg, TN now have another can’t-miss show to add to their vacation itinerary! Acclaimed illusionist Jessica Jane Peterson recently launched her very own Magic, Comedy & Variety show in the Smokies. Having appeared on Penn & Teller’s TV program and in a number of popular shows around Sevier County, it’s no surprise that Jessica Jane was named the 2017 Magic Entertainer of the Year by the TMT Entertainment Awards.

The incredible outdoor theme park has opened a new restaurant for visitors to enjoy. Enjoy mouth-watering meals with a breathtaking view when you dine at Cliff Top Grill & Bar at Anakeesta. Visit My Smokies has got your inside scoop on this delicious new place to eat at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg!

Have you heard about the new attraction at Ober Gatlinburg? The popular theme park has added a new way to have fun on the ice: bumper cars! Visitors can now enjoy sliding around on the ice rink in bumper cars. Visit My Smokies has everything you need to know about the new attraction at Ober Gatlinburg.