- The list below includes 150 free or cheap things to do in or near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, including 79 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Rafting, Arcades and Family Fun Center.
- From Great Smokey Mountains National Park to Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gatlinburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Sevierville, Townsend, Bryson City and Cherokee.
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Dukes of Hazzard museum houses an indoor go-kart track and 18-hole mini-golf course alongside props and costumes from the show
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Strung with miles of hiking trails and many species of trees, Great Smokey Mountains National Park lets visitors take in the mountain views at their park. A few buildings of the original settlers of the region can be seen here.
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Located along the Gatlinburg Bypass, Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook provides excellent views and opportunities for taking photos of the surrounding mountains.
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Enjoy the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains as you play a whimsical round of mini-golf at Hillbilly Golf in Gatlinburg. Hillbilly Golf features two courses that are appropriate for all ages, but challenging enough to keep players coming back for more.
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Shoot-em Up Cinema is a movie and amusement experience in one. Visitors receive 3-D glasses and mount a mechanical horse to embark on an interactive laser shooting motion theatre adventure. Non-moving horses are reserved for those who want a calmer outing.
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Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf offers two 18 hole miniature golf courses each with its own unique theme and decorations. One of the courses features a Davy Crockett theme, the other a barnyard theme.
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With 145 arcade and ticket games, Arcadia – Planet Fun promotes an old-time arcade feeling, alongside rides to the top of Gatlinburg's Space Needle, Old Tyme photography, and an italian-style bistro on-site. A theatre venue also presents live performances.
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453 Brookside Village Way, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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Get up close and personal with the wilderness on a whitewater rafting excursion from Smoky Mountain Outdoors. Safety equipment and instruction are include in the price of each trip, and no prior experience is required.
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813 East Parkway (321 North), Gatlinburg, TN 37753
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The whole family can get in on the action at Rafting in the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Experience the raw beauty and power of Smoky Mountain rapids as you hurtle through the water under expert guidance.
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Many types of outdoor recreation are offered through A Walk in the Woods. Guests can enjoy walks, backpacking trips, a hiker shuttle service, hikes, and equipment rental in addition to long multiple day trips through the Appalachian Trail.
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115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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HYPNOTIZED! Comedy Hypnosis Show with Guy Michaels is a show where audience members can watch others be hypnotized and be hypnotized themselves, and then put in comedic situations. DVDs of the show are available for purchase afterward.