Smoky Mountain Area Information

Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail.

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Guiness Book of World Records Museum

Hundreds of exhibits from the best selling Guinness Book of World Records are on display at this museum, as well as many items from Elvis, Princess Diana, and Houdini.

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Dolly Parton's Stampede

The Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge is an entertaining extravaganza that combines music, fast paced rodeo-style entertainment and a delicious dinner. 

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Ripley's Haunted Adventure

Live actors, special effects, freights and screams for everyone!

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Earthquake (the ride)

Earthquake the Ride is a live action adventure ride that is loaded with special effects and is fun for all ages.

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Ripley's Old MacDonald Mini Golf

Play the world’s most interactive miniature golf courses.

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Tennessee Museum of Aviation

The Tennessee Museum of Aviation makes bringing aviation history to life possible as airworthy vintage aircraft perform impromptu flybys for visitors.

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Smoky Mountain Deer Farm

Start or end your Smoky Mountain vacation at the Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo.

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Fort Fun

Play 4 different games in an all-new, futuristic arena featuring sentry pods and home bases that fire back! Interactive phasers and your lightweight vest provide cool sound and stun effects throughout your game.

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Forbidden Caverns

Forbidden Caverns, located in Sevierville, is one of America’s most spectacular caverns.