Things to Do in Gatlinburg

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

Enjoy a night of laughs, stunts, and southern cooking at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge. Watch the famous feuding families clash with hilarious antics and toe-tapping bluegrass tunes. Plus, savor an all-you-can-eat homestyle feast featuring fried chicken, pulled pork, and more. This family-friendly show is a Smoky Mountain must-see! Details

Titanic Museum Pigeon Forge features over 400 artifacts throughout 20 different galleries. Inside the Pigeon Forge Titanic you'll find a first-class suite, music gallery, and bridge. Shovel coal into the furnace, climb 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

Experience the thrilling Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, featuring swashbuckling stunts, acrobatics, and live animals. Enjoy a four-course feast while cheering on the Crimson and Sapphire pirate crews in a battle for treasure in a gigantic indoor pirate ship. This high-energy dinner show in Pigeon Forge delivers unforgettable entertainment for the whole family. Details

Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud features thrilling, fast-paced competitions between real-life professional lumberjacks. Watch the feudin' Dawson and McGraw families as they compete in tree climbing, sawing, axe-throwing, and log-rolling while you enjoy a filling BBQ supper! Their zany antics carve forever memories in the hearts of audiences of all ages. 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

Step into a candy-coated wonderland at Crave Golf Club in Pigeon Forge, where two 19-hole courses—one indoor, one rooftop—await your putting prowess. Navigate through whimsical, sugar-themed landscapes, tackle mini-bowling, and test your wits in immersive escape rooms. Details

A 200-foot observation wheel featuring stunning mountain views, The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel is the centerpiece of The Island entertainment district in Pigeon Forge. The wheel stands as one of the tallest attractions in the Southeast, featuring 42 glass-enclosed gondolas with seating for up to 8 people at a time. During the evenings, riders can enjoy a mesmerizing 24,000 LED-light show. Details

Discover lifelike celebrity figures at the Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN. Brave Castle of Chaos 5D adventure, navigate Hannah's Maze of Mirrors and survive Outbreak-Dread the Undead. Whether you choose a trip to the wax museum or all four attractions, enjoy unlimited photo opportunities with your favorite stars and be part of the Hollywood scene! Details

Comedy Barn tickets provide access to the longest-running comedy show in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. Located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, this family-friendly show features slapstick humor, hilarious skits, country and gospel music, magicians, and audience participation—perfect for all ages. Details

Pigeon Forge helicopter rides offer stunning views of the Smokies and surrounding areas from above! See a beautiful panorama of the Smoky Mountains, French Broad River, Douglas Lake, Bluff Mountain, the Chilhowee Mountain Range, downtown Gatlinburg, and more. Scenic Helicopter Tours offers a variety of flights that are ideal for families and nature lovers! Details

An exciting outdoor family attraction, Outdoor Gravity Park offers thrilling zorbing experiences just off the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. Ride down the 1,000-foot hill on one of three courses: Red for groups, Purple for speed, or Orange for extreme solo fun. Water is added (cold in summer, warm in winter) creating a slippery and adrenaline-packed ride. Details

Based in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, SMO Rafting offers a thrilling Pigeon River adventure for thrill-seekers of all levels—from a family-friendly lower Pigeon float trip to an upper Pigeon River white water rafting adventure with class 3 and 4 rapids. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, SMO provides an exhilarating and safe experience. Details