Things to Do in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

An award-winning aquarium in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies offers interactive experiences and exhibits that showcase thousands of exotic sea creatures that call this aquarium home. Touch stingrays, glide along a 340-foot moving path beneath a sea of sharks, encounter playful penguins in their indoor/outdoor habitat, and much more! Details

Fun and adventure await at Dolly Parton's Stampede! This Pigeon Forge dinner show pairs a delicious meal with a thrilling show featuring jaw-dropping horse-riding stunts, aerial acts, spectacular music, special effects, and more. The Dolly Parton Stampede Pigeon Forge attraction will leave you and your family with memories to hold for a lifetime. Details

Titanic Museum Pigeon Forge features over 400 artifacts throughout 20 different galleries. Inside the Pigeon Forge Titanic you'll see a first-class suite, music gallery, and bridge. Try to shovel coal into the furnace or get into a lifeboat, and walk the Grand Staircase built from the Titanic blueprints. You'll enter as a guest and leave as a Titanic passenger. Details

This high-energy Country Tonite Theatre production thrills audiences with side-splitting comedy, country hits, powerful gospel, a patriotic tribute to military and veterans, and a variety of entertaining performances. From youth performers to featured vocalists, musicians and dancers, Country Tonite is fun for the whole family! Details

Discover the history of American crime at Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge — if you dare! This expansive museum features artifacts from notorious crimes, criminals, and prisons such as Alcatraz. Featuring five hands-on galleries, guests can learn about everything from crime scene investigation to crime in pop culture. From mugshots to forensic science, this crime museum has it all. Details

The as Ober Mountain Aerial Tramway is a thrilling way to experience the beauty of the Smokies. Enjoy stunning views on this 2.1-mile ride from Ober Mountain Adventure Park and Ski Area, where year-round family fun awaits. From seasonal winter sports, to indoor ice skating, mountain biking, and more—there’s something for everyone at Ober Mountain. Details

Rafting in the Smokies is a white water rafting and adventure-filled family attraction that has been entertaining families, groups and couples alike since 1978. Their outdoor area includes a variety of fun outdoor activities. Guests can opt for exciting whitewater rafting, canopy ziplining, ropes course and rock climbing, kid friendly float trip, swimming and more. Details

Offered by Rafting in the Smokies, Zipping in the Smokies offers a fun family adventure located in Hartford, Tennessee. Guests (ages five years and older) can enjoy viewing the 10-acre wooden island from high up in the air, featuring a total of six ziplines crossing two sky bridges. Guests can also enjoy amenities like barbecue grills, picnic tables, swings, nature trails and more. Details