You may be wondering what you will do the next time you visit Gatlinburg. There are all kinds of fun things you can do with your family and friends! From games to animals, you have a wide variety of things to choose from. Check out these top 5 Gatlinburg attractions you should visit on your next trip:
1. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
One of the top Gatlinburg attractions you have to go to is Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. You will be able to see all kinds of incredible creatures. There’s a whole exhibit on the Rainforest where you can see poison dart frogs and all kinds of fish that live in this area. You can see all kinds of sharks, fish, eels, and a sea turtle in Shark Lagoon. This exhibit is cool because you make your way under the tank through a tunnel. Don’t miss out on the tropical fish that live in the coral reef or the sting rays and small sharks in Touch-A-Ray-Bay. Not only will you see underwater creatures, you’ll also see penguins!
2. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
If seeing beautiful views of the mountains is important to you, you should visit the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park. You will ride to the top on a bright yellow chairlift and then get off at the top. On the SkyDeck, you can look at views of the mountains you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Take pictures of the mountains and with your friends and family at various locations on the SkyDeck. Enjoy the man made water feature, or grab a drink at the bar in the SkyCenter. Don’t forget to walk across the SkyBridge to brave the glass panels that look down into the forest below!
3. Anakeesta
Want to be able to relax, shop, or play? Anakeesta is a Gatlinburg attraction has everything you want to do. Ride to the top on the chairlift or ride a Ridge Rambler and get a mini tour on your way up. Once you’re at the top, you should browse through the shops for some souvenirs and relax at multiple locations. Grab a bite to eat at the Clifftop Bar and Restaurant or the coffee cart. Adventurers will want to do the duel ziplines or ride the mountain coaster, and your kids will want to play on the playground.
4. Gatlin’s Fun Center
Love all kinds of fun games? Gatlin’s Fun Center is where you should take your family and friends for a fun-filled day! They have a huge outdoor ropes course where you can take on all kinds of obstacles. There are also outdoor mini golf courses, as well as an indoor black light golf course. You can also play escape games, laser tag, or a laser maze, as well as many other fun activities!
5. Ober Gatlinburg
Ober Gatlinburg is another great place to go if you’re looking for fun stuff to do while you’re in town. During winter, you can ski and snowboard on the trails, as well as snow tube. But don’t worry, Ober Gatlinburg isn’t just open during winter! All the rest of the year, you can enjoy the alpine coaster, rock climbing wall, and many other outdoor activities. Plus, you can ice skate and ride ice bumper cars any time of the year!
There are all kinds of Gatlinburg attractions you can enjoy the next time you’re in town. Now all you need is a place to stay! Look through our Smoky Mountain cabins and book your trip today!
