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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Rainforest Adventures

Located in the heart of the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, near both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, this all indoor RainForest Zoo is open year round.

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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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NASCAR Speedpark

Fun speed park for all ages

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Forbidden Caverns

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

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Smokies Baseball (Minor League)

Yadier Molina, who played for the Smokies in 2003, drove the first pitch he saw from Mets’ reliever Aaron Heilman over the left field wall to send the Cardinals to their second World Series in the past three years.

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Walden Creek Stables

Our Horseback riding stables are a family attraction for Smoky Mountain guest and neighbors alike.

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8 Best Things to Do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for Adults

Many people don’t realize there are many things to do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for adults that don’t have to involve kids. Discover more today.

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Top 6 Pet Friendly Cabins in Pigeon Forge

Do you have a hard time leaving your pets home when you go on vacation? If so, you’ll want to find the top pet friendly cabins in Pigeon Forge right here!

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Explore the Smoky Mountains: Bear Camp's Top 8 Attractions Await

The Great Smoky Mountains are full of amazing attractions and this guide outlines only eight of the best ones. Discover more and book a trip today!