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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0.6 Miles
59% 332 votes
Maze 919 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
The entire family can enjoy the Amazing Mirror Maze which is part of the Ripley's franchise within the city. Surprising corners, dead ends, and continuous circles mean that every experience is unique.
0.4 Miles
99% 4014 votes
Rafting 453 Brookside Village Way, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
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.
0.3 Miles
98% 4325 votes
National & State Parks Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
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.
1.0 Miles
97% 1782 votes
Rafting 813 East Parkway (321 North), Gatlinburg, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
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.
0.6 Miles
92% 714 votes
Ziplines 125 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN MoreLess Info
Considered to be the most popular zipline adventure in the area, Gatlinburg Ziplines offers a nine zipline course. Reservations are preferred but walk-ins are welcome for the guided adventures through the trees.
0.6 Miles
88% 302 votes
Haunted Tours 404 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN MoreLess Info
Haunted Ghost Tours of Gatlinburg shows visitors the history of early settlers, loggers, and famous pioneers unlike any way they've been shown before with opportunities like meeting characters face-to-face in the cemetery.
0.4 Miles
88% 640 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 424 River Rd., Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
The oldest and widely considered to be the scariest haunted house in Gatlinburg is the Mysterious Mansion. Secret passages, dark corridors, a dank dungeon, and winding staircases create a scary maze through the realm of fantasy and fear.
0.7 Miles
68% 5306 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 1001 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Winter sports enthusiasts are in heaven at the Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort & Amusement Park. This huge entertainment complex features downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing, shopping, dining and other fun pursuits.
0.6 Miles
49% 640 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 908 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Even though children under six years old are not permitted into Ripley's Haunted Adventure, older children can still enjoy the attraction. Live actors help to make the experience intense yet fun, and it is open 365 days a year.
4.0 Miles
48% 510 votes
Movie Theaters 904 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN MoreLess Info
Ripley's Moving Theater involves patrons strapping into seats that move in 8 directions and watching a movie with special effects that will simulate them being in the movie. Each movie lasts about 15 minutes.
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