- 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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505 Old Cades Cove Road, Townsend, TN 37882
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Enjoy the spectacular Smoky Mountains on horseback by visiting Davy Crockett Riding Stables. This family owned stable was founded in 1962 and features 15 miles of mountain trails with breath-taking views.
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First opened in 1967, Forbidden Caverns is a trip to the world under the Smoky Mountains. Featuring guided tours, guests can explore the caves, see breath-taking formations, and learn the history of the region.
16.3 Miles
Several adventure activities are offered at Adrenaline Park. The site is actually home to the longest zip lines over water in North America and features jet boat tours, relaxed cruises, a glass-bottom sky bridge, and gift shop with adjoining snack bar.
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US 321, Townsend, TN
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Get a history lesson at The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. Formerly one of the largest commercial lumber companies in the area, the Little River Railroad Company built over 150 miles of railroads in the area. Admission is free.
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Covering most of the southern portion of the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is located between Tennessee and North Carolina. Outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing is complemented with historic landmarks.
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Built by local laborers in the 1930s, the Mt Cammerer Fire Tower is an octagonal fire tower that is made of hand-cut stone. The tower has a panoramic view of the surrounding mountain and nearby gorge.
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The only authorized stables in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Cades Cove Riding Stables, is your best choice for horseback riding fun. Guests can enjoy the magnificent splendor of the park on guided horseback, carriage, or hay rides.
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Cades Cove Campground is a valley where visitors can see diverse wildlife like white-tailed deer, black bears, coyotes, groundhogs, turkeys, and skunks. Other popular activities there include hiking, biking, fishing and horseback riding.
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Horse lovers will appreciate a trip to Apple Valley Riding Stables. Take in the serene views on a one-hour ride and get back to one with nature. Reservations are required.
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3365 Coopers Creek Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Fishing is made simple and easy at Copper Creek Trout Farm & Pond. Guests to the farm are supplied with all equipment needed to get a catch. Then, the staff will gut and ready the fish for cooking.