Things to Do with Kids in Gatlinburg, TN

  • TripBuzz found 176 things to do with kids in or near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, including 146 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Cherokee.
  • From Sugarland Riding Stables to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, the Gatlinburg area offers 82 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Rafting and Arcades.
  • Resting on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the resort city of Gatlinburg. Popular with tourists year-round, the city acts a vacation resort with its access to the national park as well as extensive selection of recreational activities. The city also offers a selection of shops, eateries, museums and musical venues.
  • TripBuzz found 176 things to do with kids in or near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, including 146 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Townsend and Cherokee.
  • From Sugarland Riding Stables to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, the Gatlinburg area offers 82 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Rafting and Arcades.
  • Resting on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the resort city of Gatlinburg. Popular with tourists year-round, the city acts a vacation resort with its access to the national park as well as extensive selection of recreational activities. The city also offers a selection of shops, eateries, museums and musical venues.
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18.0 Miles
98% 1269 votes
Visitor Centers 2 miles north of Cherokee, NC, on US-441, Cherokee, NC MoreLess Info
The information hub of Oconaluftee Islands Park is the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. The center sits inside Great Smokey Mountains Natoinal Park, and is one of the first park visitor centers to be built using completely clean, ecologically responsible parts, techniques and fuels.
18.2 Miles
75% 16 votes
Marinas 1209 Highway 139, Dandridge, TN MoreLess Info
At Lighthouse Pointe Marina & Boat Club, guests can rent pontoon boats, ski boats and more. Spend the day on Douglas Lake enjoying a unique view of the Smoky Mountains from the water.
18.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Camping Site 1840 W Deep Creek Road, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
First opened in 1953, Smoky Mtn Campground & Deep Creek Tubes is a campground offering a number of services and amenities for visitors to enjoy. During their trips, guests have access to hot showers, a store, and tubing rentals.
18.3 Miles
92% 166 votes
Lake Dandridge, TN MoreLess Info
Douglas Lake was originally constucted in 1943 for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. It now serves as a popular site for water-based activities like swimming and boating as well as land fun in the form of picnicking.
18.3 Miles
72% 47 votes
Marinas 1199 Highway 139, Dandridge, TN MoreLess Info
The primary Douglas Lake marina is know as the Mountain Harbor Marina. The site also offers a variety of equipment rentals such as ski boats and jet skis in addition to acting as a general marina.
18.7 Miles
80% 287 votes
Camping Site 1090 West Deep Creek Road, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
Smokey Mountains National Park is home to the Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground. Perched on the shore of Deep Creek, this establishment offers many activities for kids and adults. The most popular activity is whitewater tubing.
18.7 Miles
92% 499 votes
Visitor Centers 1 Cades Cove Loop Road, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Your first stop when traveling to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, should be a visit to Cades Cove Visitor Center. From here, you can plan your trip into the most popular area of the park, see a Ranger-led program, see the historic Grist mill, and more.
18.7 Miles
88% 42 votes
Tubing 1847 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NC MoreLess Info
Enjoy a relaxing trip down Oconaluftee River with Smoky Mountain Tube & Raft of Cherokee. Adventurers of all ages are welcome to participate, and each trip includes a tour guide and equipment rental.
18.7 Miles
67% 9 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 1897 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
An entertainment center, Cherokee Fun Park features two go-kart tracks and two miniature golf courses. The park also includes arcade game machines as well as a doodle bug train for children under 3 years old.
18.8 Miles
96% 285 votes
Horseback Riding 135 Smokemont Riding Stable Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
Trail ride tours are a fantastic way to explore Cherokee, North Carolina. One of the most popular purveyors of equestrian adventures is Smokemont Riding Stables. Seasoned and novice riders love to appreciate Cherokee's beauty atop a calm, sure-footed horse.
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