No one plans on having to deal with a rainy day in the Smoky Mountains when they’re getting ready for their vacation. When the weather changes and you don’t want to go hiking in the national park or wander up and down the Parkway in the rain, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the area. Check out this list of great things to do on rainy days in the Smoky Mountains:
1. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
With thousands of beautiful underwater creatures as well as exciting exhibits and interactive, hands-on experiences, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone’s faces. One of the great things about visiting the aquarium is that there’s no rush to make your way through the attraction. You can take your time and explore as much of the aquarium as you want, for as long as you like. So, if you only need to spend a couple of hours there, you can, or you can spend an entire rainy day in the Smoky Mountains exploring and learning about the sea creatures.
2. Wonderworks
You can’t miss the big, upside down house that sits on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge! Instead of driving by it, go ahead and stop on in. You’ll enter an upside down world, but don’t worry–they will send you through the inversion tunnel to turn you right side up before you begin the fun. WonderWorks is a completely interactive, hands-on experience for guests. Children love visiting this attraction during every vacation because there is always something new and exciting to explore.
Here’s a few of the interactive exhibits at WonderWorks:
- Bed of Nails
- Bubble Lab
- Rock Climbing
- Extreme 360 Bikes
- Virtual Sports
- Space Discovery
- Light and Sound Exhibits
- Astronaut Training Challenge
- Natural Disaster Exhibits
- …and so much more!
3. Titanic Museum Attraction
Get out of the rain and step inside the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge! Families can experience what it was like to be aboard the Titanic ship so many years ago. From interactive exhibits to facts and trivia, there is so much to do, see, and learn at the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge. When you enter, you will be given a boarding pass with the name and information of one of the Titanic’s actual passengers aboard the ship. Throughout the tour, you can explore the life of that person, as well as the life and memories of all of the other Titanic passengers. This interactive journey will leave you wanting to learn more about the voyage of the Titanic, so step out of the rain and into this famous ship.
4. Dinner Theaters
If you want to get out of your cabin on a rainy day in the Smoky Mountains, check out the many dinner theaters in the area. The most popular is Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction. It’s known as “the Smokies most fun place to eat,” and families visit time and time again for the delicious meal and exciting show. Other dinner shows in the area include Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud, Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show, and Biblical Times Dinner Theater. All of these are located in Pigeon Forge and are easily accessible from the main Parkway.
5. Cabin Activities
To plan for any unexpected rainy day in the Smoky Mountains, pack a few special items (especially if you have kids with you!). Go ahead and bring a couple of board games, DVDs, books, and other things to do while it’s raining. It’s enjoyable to spend an afternoon relaxing and watching the rain hit the mountaintops from your rental cabin in the Smoky Mountains. You can pop some popcorn and enjoy a movie in the theater room or just relax and have a snack while you play games together.
At Amazing Views Cabin Rentals, we also have cabins with game rooms, cabins with hot tubs, and even cabins with indoor pools, perfect for rainy days! Take a look at all of our cabin rentals in the Smoky Mountains and start planning your next stay today!
