Attractions

Appalachian Outdoors

423-487-5896 or toll free 1-866-723-8277
www.raftfb.com

Come join us on the Big Pigeon River to experience the best whitewater rafting in the Smoky Mountains. We provide wet suits and offer trips for the entire family. Join us on the Upper Pigeon for 6.5 miles of fun. This trip is action-packed with continuous class II-IV rapids and a great swimming spot. The minimum requirements for this trip are 8 years of age or 70 pounds. For those with younger children we offer a ride on the mild side down the lower Pigeon. This trip has 4.5 miles of class I-II rapids with an exciting class III at the end. The minimum requirements for the lower Pigeon are 3 years of age. Safety is always our highest priority at Appalachian Outdoors and all of our guides are highly trained. Come rafting with us and your trip will be the highlight of your vacation. Have lunch with us on the river. Our new sandwich shop opens this year. Closest whitewater rafting to Gatlinburg. We are open year round.

Belle Island Village

Your new gateway for shopping, dining, hospitality and entertainment! Set on 21 acres, this $114 million project has over 90 specialty shops, 186 hotel suites overlooking the island with a full range of amenities, fare ranging from "fun food" to upscale dining, a children's area plus festivals, celebrity appearances and entertainment to suit all music tastes.

Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Motion Picture Museum

The world's largest collection of Hollywood memorabilia with two theatres and 12 themed pavillions. See original film clips, 3600 costumes and thousands of artifacts from every Academy award winning film.

Darrell Waltrip's Racing Experience

Fans will be immersed in racing history through our interactive theatres, competition radio-controlled cars, a racing car simulator track with viewing area, hands-on pit crew experiences, a racing arcade, rotating exhibits and driver appearances.

Otter Cove

We've partnered with The Knoxville Zoo to bring you an all-new, state-of-art North American River Otter interactive habitat. Plus, special zoo and otter shows, events and family entertainment.

OPENING FALL 2008

One Island Drive, Pigeon Forge
(865) 429-6425 or (800) 758-0040
www.belleisland.com

Biltmore House

1 Approach Road, Asheville, NC 28803
1-877-BILTMORE
www.biltmore.com

Visit a place where once-in-a-lifetime experiences are offered daily. Get lost in the wonder of 250-room Biltmore House, admire acres of gardens, sample award-winning wines, and explore our 8,000-acres. Come today and discover how one visit is just not enough.

Davy Crockett Riding Stables

505 Old Cades Cove Rd. • Townsend, TN 37882
(865) 448-6411

We offer guided mountainous trail rides on gentle horses for the experienced or inexperienced rider. No age limit. We specialize in rides for large groups. Overnight trips by reservation. Reservations only from November 15 through March 15. Follow signs to Tuckaleechee Caverns.

Dinosaur Walk Museum

On the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, 1/2 block North of stoplight #1
(865) 428-4003

The world's largest collection of life-sized, scientifically accurate, realistic looking dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures awaits you at one of the newest attractions in Pigeon Forge. The Dinosaur Walk Museum, created by paleoartists, includes 50 dinosaurs plus 20 of the world's most venomous snakes mounted by a taxidermist. Educational text accompanies each exhibit. Children and adults alike will be amazed by these life-sized sculptures.

Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede

Dolly PartonÕs Dixie Stampede dinner and show operates in three locations:
Pigeon Forge, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Branson, Mo.
1-800-356-167

For the first time in more than a decade, Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede dinner attraction introduces a new show segment, highlighted by a rare indoor stampede of Texas longhorn steers.

"I can't imagine a better way to kick off my Dixie Stampede show than with a herd of amazing longhorns," Parton said. "It's like nothing I've ever seen before. I know the audience is going to enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience as much as I do."

In a feat rarely attempted in an indoor arena, Dixie Stampede treats audiences to a live and up-close experience with a herd of authentic Texas longhorns. Each steer weighs up to 1800 pounds and has a horn length of six to eight feet from tip to tip. Relying on the mystery and magic of the era's popular folklore, Dixie Stampede opens the show and treats audiences to a dramatic depiction of settlers destined for the wild frontier. Highlights include a poignant appearance by a Native American medicine man who calls on the "Spirit of the Bird," setting the stage for a spectacular aerialist suspended high above the arena, complete with new music and lighting created especially for the show-stopping performance.

Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede is a unique dinner and show experience set in an 85,000-square-foot facility featuring 32 magnificent horses, dozens of cast members, ostrich races, illusions, music and more, all showcased in a friendly rivalry between the North and the South. With seating to accommodate 1,000 guests, the show is highlighted by a four-course meal. Pre-show entertainment includes a 30-minute bluegrass show performed by the house band in the facility's Carriage Room.

Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum

320 Winfield Dunn Pkwy (Hwy 66) • Sevierville
(865) 908-0882
musclecarmuseum.com

Pure Muscle!! Experience the largest and most incredible collection of American Muscle Cars in East Tennessee. Enjoy over 90 cars, worth over $7 million, including factory lightweights, rare engines, super stock cars, large gift shop with Nostalgic items and much more. Muscle Car Museum has been featured on TV in programs such as TNN's Motor Trend, Speedvision, My Classic Car, The History Channel, and Spike TV. We've also been showcased in magazines such as Super Chevy Magazine, Mopar Muscle and Muscle Car Review. Open everyday except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Flyaway Indoor Skydiving

Located in Pigeon Forge at traffic light #5
(865) 453-7777

Have you ever dreamed of flying? You can at Flyaway, America's first vertical wind tunnel. An experience of a lifetime, Flyaway lets you experience the sensation of skydiving indoors! Fun for all ages! Free observation deck open to the public.

Forbidden Caverns

Take Dolly Parton Parkway (Hwy. 411) North from Sevierville and follow the signs
(865) 453-5972

Located just Northeast of Sevierville, features fabulous formations, towering chimneys and waterfalls created by nature thousands of years ago. Special lighting and a stereophonic sound presentation enhance these natural wonders. Here, visitors will see the largest wall of rare cave onyx known to exist, and hear tales of Indians and moonshiners who once used the caves. The guided tour is about one hour, along well-lit paths with hand rails at necessary points. Open daily except Sunday 10am-6pm, April through November.

Guinness World Records Museum

On the Parkway between Traffic Lights #6 & #7 • Downtown Gatlinburg
(865) 430-7800

The Guinness World Records Museum features hundreds of astounding exhibits from the famous and best selling Guinness Book of Records! There's an incredible line-up of feats, facts and records in an amazing display of unparalleled fun. See all the new displays and shows featuring memorabilia of famous record holders.

Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel

777 Casino Drive • Cherokee, NC
(828) 497-7777
www.harrahscherokee.com

Harrah's Cherokee offers gaming, dining and entertainment. We feature 3,300 games including video poker and live digital blackjack played in a table game atmosphere. Plus, five great restaurants and unforgettable live performances in our 1,500 seat pavilion. Stay in one of our 15-story hotel towers with breathtaking views of the Smokies.

Knoxville Zoo

exit 392 from Interstate 40
(865) 637-5331 ext. 300
www.knoxville-zoo.org

There's something going on at Knoxville Zoo, there is so much to see, so much to ZOO!

This year get close, get REAL close as you experience Bloomin' Butterfly Gardens in living color this spring at Knoxville Zoo. This one-of-a-kind experience allows you to immerse yourself in a flurry of butterfly kisses as these flying flowers get in your face! Hundreds and hundreds of butterflies will fill the exhibit allowing you to be touched by these magical creatures.

Also new this spring is Toadally Frogs, a ribbeting new exhibit presented by Bush Brothers and Company! At this brand new indoor exhibit, you can get to know your backyard neighbors in OUR backyard. Play at our toadally hoppin' pad inside the exhibit. Visit with our chorus of croakers and learn how to bellow like a bullfrog and talk like a toad. This ribbit exhibit will also include some close friends of the toads and frogs including naked mole rats, mudpuppies and more!

Don't forget to see the red pandas up close, really close, in their new home at The Boyd Family Red Panda Village. Knoxville Zoo is a world leader in red panda breeding and preservation. Come see what makes Knoxville a favorite place for pandas to play.

Knoxville Zoo is located off exit 392 from Interstate 40 and is open every day except Christmas Day. Zoo hours are 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with extended hours April through September. Admission and ticket sales stop one-hour before closing. Next-day admission is free after 3:00 p.m. You belong in the Zoo!

Magic Beyond Belief!

2135 Parkway • Pigeon Forge
(865) 428-5600
www.PigeonForgeMagic.com

Escape the ordinary at the newest show in the Smokies-Magic Beyond Belief! Featuring International Star of Magic, Terry Evanswood, this high -energy, fast paced production will leave you breathless and on the edge of your seat! You'll watch in amazement as Terry guides you into the world of the impossible through visually stunning illusions and mind-boggling special effects that makes this the most incredible show this side of Las Vegas! Complete with a menagerie of animals including exotic tigers and servals, this show is perfect for all ages. Come and be amazed! Show times are generally 3 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

Outdoor Adventures Rafting

(866) 333-RAFT
www.raftoutdooradventures.com

Escape to the beautiful Smoky Mountains and enjoy rafting on the exciting Pigeon River. Guaranteed to be the highlight of your vacation whether this is your first time or you have experience. We offer the closest rafting to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, or Knoxville. Our mild trip allows you to bring even your smallest kids 3 and up. If you want more excitement and whitwater the Upper section is class III-IV and fun for everyone as young as 8 years old. We pride ourselves in sharing with you a fun and safe rafting experience. Call for available times and reservations.

Rainforest Adventures

Located across from Wal-Mart in Governor's Crossing
(865) 428-4091
rfadventures.com

“It's a Jungle in There...” Rainforest Adventures is home to hundreds of rare and unique animals from around the world. Going on Safari in this amazing zoo you will see ancient tortoises, beautiful parrots, and giant pythons. Young and old alike will enjoy the educational live shows conducted throughout the day, you will have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the earth's most amazing creatures. This all-indoor facility is open year round. Call for show times and bring your camera, you're going to need it!

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Located at traffic light #5 in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg
(888) 240-1358
www.ripleysaquariumofthesmokies.com

Don't miss Gatlinburg's #1 attraction, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. The 1.4 million gallon world-class aquarium features more than 10,000 exotic sea creatures and the world's most spectacular underwater aquarium tunnel. See first hand some of the ocean's most interesting residents and hourly dive sows. Pet stingrays and hold a horseshoe crab. You can also participate in a number of interactive and educational experiences to help build an understanding of the aquatic world, as well as the need to conserve it and protect it. Open 365 days a year.

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Traffic Light #7 on the Parkway in Gatlinburg
(865) 436-5096
www.ripleysbelieveitornot.com

Why just say it.... SEE IT! Over 500 exciting and bizarre exhibits and incredible artifacts collected from the far corners of the world. Gatlinburg has three fun floors of exhibits for the entire family. Join us for your challenge to simply... BELIEVE IT OR NOT!

Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf

Located on the Parkway, at traffic light # 1 in Gatlinburg
(888) 240-1358
www.ripleysminigolf.com

With the Great Smoky Mountains as the backdrop, two beautifully landscaped 18-hole courses will amaze and delight you with animated and interactive displays throughout. See raccoons, bears, chipmunks, possums, skunks and even some heckling crows. The themed courses replicate the “old days” when a Tennessee hero named Davy Crockett roamed “them thar hills”.

Ripley's Haunted Adventure

On the Parkway, Traffic Light #8, Gatlinburg
(865) 430-9991
www.ripleyshauntedadventure.com

In 1999, Ripley's acquired property once known as the Grimsby & Streaper Casket Company. Although advised by locals that unnatural things went on inside, Ripley's began conducting tours of the former casket factory until decisions are made on how to better utilize this valuable location. Now is your chance to visit the factory closed permanently in 1926 due to the strange disappearance of both company owners. Please be advised that you are entering at your own risk and that Ripley's assumes no responsibility for your return!

Ripley's Moving Theater

On the Parkway, Traffic Light #8, Gatlinburg
(865) 436-9763
www.ripleysmovingtheater.com

Experience the thrill of Ripley's Moving Theater. Actually ride with the movie and experience every bump, dip and turn! Feel the wind, snow and rain as your seat moves with the action. Ripley's Moving Theater is the most exciting movie anywhere!

Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm Mini-Golf

Entrance of the Tanger Five Oaks Outlet Center, Traffic Light #13
1639 Parkway, Sevierville
(865) 428-1699
www.ripleysminigolf.com

Enjoy 54 holes of “down on the farm” family fun. The animated barn yard critters interact with you every step of the way. Shop all day while the kids and dad play. They're sure to have a blast at the most unique miniature golf courses and high tech entertainment center in the Smokies. Open year round, weather permitting. Free parking.

Scenic Helicopter Tours

1-877-FLY-SCENIC, (865) 453-6342
www.flyscenic.com

The Best Way to See the Smokies! One camera, hundreds of pictures! Experience the spectacular views of the Smokies. Soar along the ridges to see the beauty that nature has created. You are sure to have lots of memories to share with your family. We are the most experienced helicopter sightseeing company in the area. Offering 10 flight patterns, we have something to fit everyoneÕs budget.

Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo

(865) 428-DEER (3337)
www.Deerfarmzoo.com

Fun for the entire family! You'll be able to pet and feed over 200 animals from around the world in a unique barnyard setting. Kids' pony rides, too! Parents lead gentle ponies on level and protected pathways. The Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo is open 10am to 5:30pm (weather permitting).* AAA & USDA approved, regularly vet inspected. The pony ride is open daily during season 10:30am-5pm*. We have great short cuts if traffic is a problem. Call us! Otherwise, take Hwy. 411 N. (Dolly Parton Parkway) from Sevierville about 5 miles, heading toward Forbidden Caverns. Watch for Deer Farm signs that lead to Happy Hollow Lane. Sorry, only limited handicap facilities at this time. (*Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.)

Smoky Mountain Outdoors

453 Brookside Village Way, Gatlinburg • Located in Winery Square
(800) 771-RAFT
smokymountainrafting.com • rafter@planetc.com

The Pigeon River, located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, provides five miles of breathtaking scenery and heart-stopping thrills! Because White Water Rafting in Eastern United States is ranked 1-6, and the Pigeon River contains class 3 to 4 rapids, you can be assured of an exciting adventure! All trips include an experienced guide to keep your adventure safe and enjoyable. Just bring a change of clothes and be ready to get wet! We provide all the equipment you need, and we recommend tennis shoes, shorts, and a T-shirt or bathing suits. When you arrive, after signing a liability waiver, we bus you up the river to the point where your adventure will begin with our experienced guides on the trip and in the raft!

Tuckaleechee Caverns

825 Cavern Rd. • Townsend, TN
(865) 448-2274

Come see the Greatest Sight under the Smokies! Guides will lead you through rooms as big as 400 feet long and 150 feet tall formed by water erosion of rock and earth over thousands of years. Visitors will see beautiful underground waterfalls and streams and enjoy the constant year-round temperature of 58 degrees. The guided tour is a one-mile trip on concrete walkways. Rated a star attraction by AAA. Open March 15-November 15.