Gatlinburg Attractions

Our Gatlinburg aquarium has been voted the best aquarium in the nation! Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies was nominated in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice for Best Aquarium in North America. Read on to learn more about recognition and what makes Ripley’s Aquarium special.

While the Smoky Mountains is known for being a popular spot for families, there is plenty to do in the area for adults! Next time you’re planning a getaway with a group of friends or as a couple, make Gatlinburg your destination of choice. From entertainment to shops, you have so many exciting options when deciding what to do in Gatlinburg. To help you plan your trip, we’ve made a list of the top 7 things to do in Gatlinburg for adults.

Ober Gatlinburg is adding a new activity for visitors to try this summer: summer tubing! Now you can experience the fun of tubing even when there’s no snow on the ground. We’ve got all the details on this new attraction at Ober Gatlinburg and other things to do there when you visit.

Fans of NCIS: Los Angeles will love the new addition to the Hollywood Star Cars Museum in Gatlinburg. The famous 2012 Dodge Challenger used in the show is now available for visitors to see at the museum! We’ve got all the details on the car from the CBS show and other famous cars you can see at this museum in Gatlinburg.

There is a brand new exhibit at Ripley’s Aquarium! Now, visitors to the aquarium can explore tales of adventure, myth, and ruin in the Savage Seas exhibit. We’ve got all the details on the new exhibit at Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg and other fun things to do at the attraction.

RIpley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is one of the top aquariums in the country, and it’s not hard to see why! When you visit, you’ll have the opportunity to see thousands of your favorite aquatic animals. Not only will you get to see them, but you can interact with some of them too! The Gatlinburg aquarium offers a number of unique experiences that allow you to get up close and personal with the animals. We’ve put together a guide of 5 unique experiences at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies you have to try:

Gatlinburg is full of fun things to do for people of all ages! It’s no surprise that it’s one of the best vacation destinations for families. From amusement parks to aquariums, you will have endless options for entertainment when you visit. To help you decide what to do during your family vacation, we’ve put together a guide of 6 family friendly things to do in Gatlinburg that you don’t want to miss:

Weather can be unpredictable at times, but it will never ruin your fun when you visit Gatlinburg! There are plenty of exciting things to do both rain and shine. If it happens to rain during your vacation, you won’t have to worry about running out of things to do. Check out these fun things to do in Gatlinburg when it rains:

Gatlinburg, TN is full of opportunities for both fun and relaxation! There is an entire bucket list of things you’ll want to cross off while you’re on vacation. When you’re planning your trip, we want to make sure you have all the best activities included on your itinerary. To make sure you don’t miss anything, check out these 8 can’t-miss things to do in Gatlinburg TN that you should add to your bucket list:

Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg is featured as a home base for an all-new NBC show! The show, “Earth Odyssey,” is full of family-friendly entertainment. We’ve got all the details on the new NBC show and Ripley’s Aquarium’s involvement.

The strange and unusual Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is getting a new show this year! Actor Bruce Campbell will be the host of the series, and it’s set to air on the Travel Channel sometime in 2019. The Ripley’s Believe It or Not TV series dates all the way back to 1949, and the new show will include everything the viewers know and love about the original! We’ve got all the details on the new Ripley’s Believe It or Not! show:

Blake Shelton paid a visit to Gatlinburg on Wednesday to go to Anakeesta! He and Gwen Stefani spent the day in the Smoky Mountains doing everything from exploring the theme park to seeing a dinner show. The pair also paid a visit to Dollywood on Thursday. We’ve got all the details on the country star’s visit and his new restaurant and entertainment venue opening this year.

From theme parks to aquariums, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are home to a variety of things to do. If you’re looking for something both educational and fun, plan a trip to one of the popular museums in the area! You can uncover secrets from American crime history and take pictures with your favorite Hollywood stars. To help you plan your visit, we’ve put together a guide of the 5 best museums in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg:

Calling all snowbirds! Our beloved Gatlinburg ski resort is now open for the winter season. That’s right! Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort is once again open for visitors to enjoy another thrilling year of snow tubing and skiing in the Smoky Mountains.

Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park and Ski Area is one of the most popular attractions in Gatlinburg — and for good reason! No matter what season you visit, you will have a fantastic time. You can hit the slopes in the winter or splash around in the summer. We want to make sure you have the best time when you visit, so we’ve put together the ultimate guide for a perfect experience at Ober Gatlinburg.