Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - America's most visited aquarium in Gatlinburg featuring over 8,000 exotic sea creatures with exhibits, petting shows, lectures, hourly dive shows, gift shop and 2 restaurants. For additional information call 888-240-1358.

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort - America's largest aerial tram up to Ober Gatlinburg featuring go-karts, alpine slide, indoor ice skating, black bear habitat, water rides, chair lift, mini-golf, arcades, restaurant and lounge. For additional information call 865-436-5423.

Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community - more than 70 artists' studios, shops and homes on an 8.5-mile loop, located 3 1/2 miles east of downtown. For additional information call 865-436-9214 or 865-436-7921.

Arrrowmont School of Arts and Crafts - A nationally renowned center of contemporary arts and crafts education. Workshops are offered for one and two weeks in the spring and summer, and one-week and weekends in the fall. For additional information call 865-436-5860.

Arrowcraft Shop - Located in Gatlinburg, TN across from the Ripley's Aquarium, Arrowcraft offers an unparalleled craft experience through shopping and on-site craft demonstrations For additional information call 865-436-4604.

Hollywood Wax Museum - Open year round, the Hollywood Wax Museum lies in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg and features the likenesses of such Hollywood celebrities as Marilyn Monroe, Angelina Jolie and much more. For additional information call 865-430-1800.

Camp Thunder - Located in Gatlinburg featuring indoor go-karts, an 18-hole miniature golf course, motion simulator theater and arcades. For additional information call 865-430-7223.

Earthquake the Ride - Experience catastrophic disasters with high-tech special effects in Gatlinburg. Fun for the entire family. For additional information call 865-436-9765.

Fort Fun - Indoor family entertainment in Gatlinburg featuring a 3-D theater, bumper cars, laser tag and a video arcade. For additional information call 865-436-2326.

Guinness World Record Museum - Features the greatest records of all time, mind numbing feats and activities. For additional information call 865-436-9100.


The Village - One of Gatlinburg's most memorable shopping experiences, "The Village". Here you will find a collection of 27 unique shops and eateries set in a quaint European village atmosphere, complete with brick walkways.


Rafting in the Smokies - Whitewater rafting for beginners and experienced rafters. Ride the Big Pigeon River, the Lower Pigeon River. For additional information call 865-436-5008.

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Dollywood - Dolly Parton's theme park featuring live performances daily, rides, attractions, dining, shopping and exhibits. For additional information call 865-428-9488.

Dolly's Splash Country - Dolly Parton's water theme park featuring water adventure rides, dining and shopping. For additional information call 865-428-9488.

Dixie Stampede - Dolly Parton's entertainment and dinner show featuring a spectacular four-course dinner and show with horses and performers. For additional information call 1-800-356-1676.

Flyaway Indoor Skydiving - America's first vertical wind tunnel. Test your skills of human flight during a single flight session or as a participant in a personalized coaching program. For additional information call 877-293-0639.

Carbo's Police Museum - features "Walking Tall" Sheriff Buford Pusser, and includes the 1974 Corvette in which he was killed; features other police items from around the world. For additional information call 865-453-1358.

Pigeon Forge Pottery - Watch pottery being made by master craftspeople. All pottery made from local clay and glazes made from minerals in the Smokies. Items available for sale. For additional information call 865-453-3883.

Black Bear Jamboree - Dinner and show theater featuring music from High Flying Country to Bluegrass as well as Gospel, 50’s and Broadway tunes. For additional information call 865-908-7469.

Comedy Barn Theater - Voted the funniest show 6 years in a row. Featuring clean comedians, magicians, jugglers, fire-eaters, country music and barnyard animals. For additional information call 865-428-5222.

Country Tonite Theater - Voted the 2003 Show of the Year. Featuring quality entertainment with singing, dancing, comedy, gospel, patriotic, and more. For additional information call 800-792-4308.

Memories Theater - The ultimate Legends show featuring Elvis and Friends, tributes to Tom Jones, Patsy Cline, The Judds, Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart and more. For additional information call 865-428-7852.

Oldies Showplace and Dinner Theater - Dinner show featuring music from the 50's and up, including country, gospel, bluegrass and comedy. For additional information call 865-453-0833.

Smoky Mountain Jubilee - One of the most unique shows in the Smokies featuring comedy, country, gospel and clogging. For additional information call 865-428-1836.

Sevierville, Tennessee

Forbidden Caverns - Ancient mysteries, Indian legends and natural wonders, with special lighting and sound presentations and guided tours. Always 58 degrees. For additional information call 865-453-5972.

Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum - View over 90 of the largest collection of American Muscle cars. For additional information call 865-908-0882.

Nascar Speedpark - 25 acres of interactive family fun with 8 race tracks and state of the art arcade games. For additional information call 865-908-5500.

Reel Theaters - Local movie complex. For additional information call 865-453-9055.

Scenic Helicopter Tours - Aerial photography and sightseeing tours. For additional information call 865-428-6929.

Smoky Mountain Deer Farm - Over 150 deer and exotic animals including zebras, tigers, birds and monkeys. For additional information call 865-428-3337.

Tennessee Museum of Aviation - 50,000 square feet of Warbirds Aircrafts, memorabilia, gifts and galleries. For additional information call 865-908-0171.

Rainforest Adventures Discovery Zoo - Located in Sevierville featuring over 120 species. Educational live exhibits, hourly handling shows, and tropical rainforests. For additional information call 865-428-4091.

North Carolina

Harrah's Casino - Cherokee - North Carolina's biggest attraction, where you can experience 80,000 square feet of 24-hour casino action. Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel features over 3,500 video gaming machines, five great restaurants, live entertainment, two gift shops, an arcade and friendly, first class service. For additional information call (828) 497-7777.

Biltmore Estate - Asheville - America's Largest Home, Biltmore House, surrounded by inspiring gardens, America's most-visited winery, and the interpretive River Bend Farm. Play in our 8,000-acre backyard with an array of outdoor activities, indulge in one-of-a-kind shopping, and savor our restaurants' exceptional fare. Visit Biltmore in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC (makes a great day trip from Gatlinburg).

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