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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12.7 Miles
76% 29 votes
Tubing 8215 State Hwy 73, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Nestled within the Smoky Mountains, the attraction of Tube Junction focuses on water-based recreation through the natural creeks in the area. Visitors are able to rent inflatable tubes and life vests to take a floating tour of the Little River.
12.7 Miles
82% 11 votes
Tubing 205 Wears Valley Road, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Smoky Mountain River Rat offers tubing trips on the river, with two different trips set in different sections. The upper section features adventure rapids and swimming holes while the lower features a rock jump, rope swing and relaxing rapids.
12.8 Miles
95% 265 votes
Parks Hwy 441, Cherokee, NC MoreLess Info
Cherokee, North Carolina is home to Ocaonaluftee Islands Park, a beautiful public park that is a popular swimming, tanning, hiking and picnicking destination. During warm summer weather, the park hosts a weekly Native American bonfire, complete with traditional legends shared around the flames.
12.8 Miles
100% 12 votes
Zoos 478 Happy Hollow Ln, Sevierville, TN 37876 MoreLess Info
The Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo allows visitors to get up close and personal with various breeds of wild and exotic animals. Guests can interact with zebras, goats, camels and kangaroos, or take a horseback trail ride.
13.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Gardens 411 Bethel Church Rd, Townsend, TN MoreLess Info
Hedgewood Gardens is an extensive and varied wildflower garden. The garden features more than 500 species of wild flowers, and offers wild flowers for visitors to purchase as well as walking paths.
13.3 Miles
73% 381 votes
Water Parks 1424 Old Knoxville Highway, Sevierville, TN MoreLess Info
Wilderness at the Smokies offers three hotels, three waterparks, a 25,000 square foot indoor family adventure center featuring a three-story ropes course and laser tag area, golf, miniature golf, and many other activities.
13.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
Farms & Ranches 5446 East Parkway, Cosby, TN 37722 MoreLess Info
Baxter's Orchard is a family-owned apple orchard that grows a wide variety of apples on the premises. Visitors can purchase apples as well as an array of products made from apples, like cider and apple butter.
13.4 Miles
76% 17 votes
Bike Paths 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail is a popular 10-mile trail in the Smoky Mountain area. Guests of all expertise levels enjoy hiking and biking this trail, complete with mile markers.
13.4 Miles
96% 80 votes
Waterfalls Great Smoky Mountains, Townsend, TN MoreLess Info
Located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Spruce Flats Falls draws in spectators for its natural, multilevel waterfall. The falls are accessible by a short trail that leads visitors up a hill and by vistas.
13.7 Miles
89% 53 votes
Bridges Old State Highway 73 & Depot Avenue, Townsend, TN MoreLess Info
Visitors will enjoy a walk across the Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Venture across to take in the scenic view from the top, or check out the tubers floating the river below.
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