Heat Up the Summer With Cool Gatlinburg, TN Fun!

June 16, 2008 by  
Filed under Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge TN

With just two months left before Summer is once more three seasons away, now is the time to take full advantage with a visit to Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains. Offering a combination of large-scale entertainment and natural beauty, there are a number of ways for visitors to enjoy themselves and through activity and relaxation – especially when during the summer. Below, you’ll find a few different ideas to help spark ideas for one last summer romp!

Dollywood’s Splash Country

Dollywood Theme Park’s sister-site, Splash Country, offers visitors a full day of splashing good fun in a water park environment that offers something for nearly every visitor. A variety of flumes, slides, tubes, lazy rivers and tide pools are waiting for you at Splash Country to offer an active day of family entertainment. Along with the many thrilling and relaxing options found throughout the park, guests will also find a number of eateries and snack venues to ensure you’re energy is up to par.

Rafting

Both Pigeon Forge and Nantahala Rivers showcase rafting options that can be appreciated by an expert while still offering enough room for novice rafters to not be overwhelmed. If you’re looking to end your summer in thrilling fashion, then this is certainly a prime way to spend your time in Gatlinburg – Pigeon Forge.

Shows

While you can catch them throughout the year, that in no way means that Gatlinburg’s list of live shows isn’t a great way to beat the summer heat when visiting the Smokies. Musical eras, comedy, magic, gospel, tributes and general Smokies culture are just some of the topics you’ll find entertainingly handled through the variety of show offerings in the area. Whether you’re looking for a way to cool down after a long day of activity or hope to make going to the show your main activity, there’s a show for virtually every vacation style when visiting Gatlinburg – Pigeon Forge.

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