Gatlinburg Gives You Activities You Will Never Forget!

Looking to do something out of the ordinary? Spend the weekend in Gatlinburg and you’ll have a variety of unique options to experience. Not only is there Dollywood Adventure Park, where you can find those tummy-turning thrills, and WonderWorks Interactive Experience, where wacky science provides one-of-a-kind entertainment, but there’s also lots of other attractions around the area. So make sure you get out of your Tennessee hotel and enjoy some crazy fun! Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Climb aboard a real monster truck, complete with 66” tires and a 454 motor, and take a Monster Truck Ride. These giant trucks can hold twelve passengers and they tear up the dirt, rocks, and anything else that gets in their way. The power and intensity of these vehicles will have your adrenaline pumping and give you an unforgettable experience. You’ll be able to tell everyone you’ve rode in a monster truck!

With the Lazer Combo, you’ll get a ticket to WonderWorks and the chance to shoot some lasers! After exploring WonderWorks, if you have this combo you’ll grab a laser gun and a laser tag vest. Then, it’s time for a laser war in the darkened laser room. Blast your gun and try to tag others out until your team wins! This is a lot of adventure with both WonderWorks and Laser Tag, so get ready to have an outstanding time.

Get yourself strapped into a ZORB (an eleven foot tall inflatable globe) and then bounce, roll, and race your way down an 820 foot hill! There’s two unbelievable ways to choose to do the Smoky Mountains ZORB Ride, the ZYDRO and the ZORBIT. ZYDRO sends you down the hill with five gallons of water in your globe, making the experience almost like a wild water ride. ZORBIT is dry and flies you down the hill at exhilarating speeds, feeling more like a rollercoaster than a wet ride. This activity is hard to come by and its uniqueness may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Head to the Smoky Mountains for the Scottish Highland Festival!

Formerly held in Gatlinburg, this year’s Scottish Highland Festival will be held about 20 minutes away in Maryville, Tennessee, May 20-22. Gather around your clan tent to watch athletic competitions which include the Caber Toss, Stone Put, Scottish Hammer Throw and Sheaf Toss. Other less athletic competitions include highland dance, pipes and drums, a dog show and a clan challenge. There will be plenty of musical entertainment on hand as several bands perform traditional and original Celtic songs; you will surely be dancing a jig after hearing these bands. Food vendors will be selling everything from fish and chips to the true Scottish delicacy of Haggis. There will also be plenty of unique merchandise readily available for purchase such as handcrafted Celtic jewelry, Scottish kilts, bagpipes, and clan attire. Don’t forget to book your Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge lodging!

While in the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge area, enjoy a peaceful hour-long Horseback Ride through the Smoky Mountains. Geared towards beginners, the guided tour will take you along a beautiful mountain stream, through lush forestry and by wonderfully colorful wildflowers. All of the horses used are extremely gentle and mild-mannered, due in part to the fact that they live in a pasture, not in stalls, and get the opportunity to run and play regularly. This is truly a wonderful way to spend some time in the Smoky Mountains!

For a more adventurous activity, hitch a ride aboard the ZORB, an 11-foot-tall inflatable globe that takes you down an 820-foot hill for a ride you won’t soon forget. The Zorbit, or dry ride, harnesses the rider into the globe and rolls head over heels down a straight track while the  Zydro, or wet ride, places you in the globe with five gallons of water and lets you slip and slide your way down the straight track or the more thrilling zig zag track. You and two friends can even ride the Zydro together for a really wild time. ZORB is the only one of its kind in the United States so make sure and plan an afternoon for a ride like no other!

Gatlinburg – Pigeon Forge Smoky Mountain Adventures

Adventure and excitement await you in the Gatlinburg – Pigeon Forge area with rafting, riding, and rolling in the Smoky Mountains. What better way to make memories of your summer than with a thrilling experience on Tennessee country? Grab your gear for an intense getaway!

You’ll be swept into the wondrous rapids as you go on the Nantahala river inside a full-sized raft. Push your oar into the fast-moving water for a fun float. The waters will slow in some spots, giving you time to catch your breath. Treat yourself to the scenic surroundings of the South Carolina coastline, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide in this river tour.

If you enjoy a fast-paced land ride, sign up for a monster truck ride inside the powerful 66-inch tire machine. Hear the engines rev up as you fly up and down the country roads, high above the ground. You’ll still have a great view of the enormous Great Smoky Mountains to look at while your professional driver takes you haulin’ down the road! 

You may have time for one more adventure this first part of June, with the once-in-a-lifetime ZORB experience inside an 11 foot tall padded ball. You have the option of a wet or dry ride, and the wet ride includes five gallons of cool water inside the globe. For additional enjoyment, grab two of your friends or family and you can all ride in one globe together down 820 feet of sloping hills.

Conquer these exhilarating Gatlinburg – Pigeon Forge activities while you can, enjoying the scenic Great Smoky Mountains at the same time. Visit and book your hotel today.

Check Out the Smoky Mountains’ Newest Attraction

Looking to add the excitement of visiting a brand new attraction in the Smoky Mountains on your next trip to the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area? One of the newest attractions in the area, the ZORB, hails from New Zealand and is one of the most unique activities you can enjoy in the area.

If you liked rolling down hills as a child, this activity is perfect for you! The ZORB features a huge inflatable ball that you will roll down an 820 foot hill in. The globe is approximately 11 feet tall, and up to three riders can ride in it at one time. The ZORB also has the ZYDRO option, which is a wet and wild activity that is available even in the middle of winter. This ride option includes you, the globe, and five gallons of water (cold in the summer, warm in the winter) rolling down the hill. Kids as young as eight can enjoy this attraction, making the ZORB an activity that the whole family can enjoy. A perfect escape from the boredom of winter or a fun addition to your summer vacation in the Smoky Mountains, ZORB is the new must-do activity in the area.

Looking for other ideas for fun winter diversions? Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have many options open year round with indoor fun for all ages. At the Guinness World of Records Museum in Gatlinburg, you will see a unique collection of exhibits, artifacts, and more from the record-breaking history of the Guinness World Records. This museum contains a replica of Noah’s Ark, Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog” boat, and a view of the original Batmobile. With so many fascinating exhibits, the Guinness World of Records Museum is the perfect way to spend a fun afternoon in Gatlinburg.

For another interactive activity sure to keep kids entertained, check out WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge. This engaging attraction is known as an “amusement park for the mind” and features multiple exhibits and stations that allow for interaction, creativity, and a true hands-on experience. Here you can experience how an earthquake feels, what lying on a bed of nails feels like, and what it is like to land a space shuttle. With exhibits to appeal to any age group, WonderWorks is sure to be an attraction that pleases everyone in your family.