What are some family fun things to do in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg TN?

Question

Due to a tight budget we are going for almost a week. Looking for some free/low cost things to do with a 3 and 9 year old. Any ideas???

Answer 1

There is a ton of stuff to do there! The best advice that I can give you is contact the chamber of commerce and ask for your FREE visitors packet. The packet contains free maps, information and COUPONS which save a ton of money! Hey who doesn’t want 15% off dinner of $4 off admission. I contact the chamber for every city that we go to and I know that we have saved at least $500 from them. Here is a list of fun cheap things to do:

AMAZING MIRROR MAZE
The Hottest New Attraction on the Parkway! Don’t miss the World’s Largest Mirror Maze featuring a spectacular 15 minute light and sound show!
Phone: [phone]

FANNIE FARKLE'S
This is the home of the famous Foot Long "OGLE" Corn Dogs and Sausage Subs smothered in peppers and onions! "OFTEN COPIED,BUT NEVER DUPLICATED!"
http://www.gatlinburg.com/fanniefarkles/

SPACE NEEDLE
Light #8. 342 Ft. observation tower, Lazer Tag. Hi Tech pro mini golf to Family Arcade. Groups Welcome.
http://www.gatlinburgspaceneedle.com/

CJ'S PLAYHOUSE, LLC
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20,000 square feet of High Tech Redemption & Arcade Games. Ages 6-60 will have fun. 24oz draft beer & cocktails specials nightly.

COOTER'S PLACE
Phone: [phone]
www.cootersplace.com
If you love "the Dukes of Hazzard" (and Americans of all ages do!), you will love a visit to Cooter's Garage.
I love this place the kids would have a blast here!

GATLINBURG AERIAL TRAMWAY
Phone: [phone]
www.obergatlinburg.com
Spectacular views year-round from aboard 120 passenger Aerial Tramway. Departs regularly from downtown Gatlinburg.

GATLINBURG SKY LIFT, INC.
Phone: [phone]
www.gatlinburgskylift.com
Come fly up Crockett Mtn. on the best seat in Gatlinburg. Open year round.

GUINNESS WORLD OF RECORDS MUSEUM
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Hundreds of exhibits from the best-selling Guinness Book of World Records. Memorabilia of Elvis, Beatles, Batmobile & more.

HAUNTINGS - A LIVE GHOST SHOW
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You haven't lived 'til we've scared you to death. Action-packed interactive Ghost Show. The Ultimate Experience in Horror!

HISTORICAL TOURS OF GATLINBURG
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Walking History Tour

HOLLYWOOD STAR CARS MUSEUM
Phone: [phone]
www.starcarstn.com
A tour through Star Cars Museum is a trip through some of the most famous movies and TV shows of the last 50 years.

MYSTERIOUS MANSION OF GATLINBURG
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Short walk from Aquarium. Gatlinburg's scariest and most exciting attraction. An experience you won't forget. Open daily. Call for hours.

RIPLEY'S AQUARIUM OF THE SMOKIES
Phone: [phone], Toll Free: 888-240-1358
www.ripleysaquariumofthesmokies.com
World's Most Fun 1.4 million gallon world-class aquarium. Featuring 12 ft sharks and over 10,000 exotic sea creatures from around the world.
This place is a lot of fun!!!! We really enjoyed it.

WORLD OF ILLUSIONS
Phone: [phone]
The world's largest exhibition of action packed Grand Illusions. Make a friend disappear, become a Genie in a bottle, walk away from your shadow.

DINOSAUR WALK MUSEUM
Parkway
106 Showplace Blvd
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Reservations: 865-428-4003
http://www.dinowalk.co
This place is sooo cool it will keep the kids busy for hours on end! We go each time we are there!


JURASSIC JUNGLE BOAT RIDE
Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN
Reservations: 865-908-7599
A massive indoor special effects thrill ride. Boats travel on a long winding river through a dinosaur infested jungle, with caves, dynamic waterfalls and erupting geysers. Riders come face to face with numerous prehistoric creatures, some friendly some not. A must see for all ages.



KIDS COUNTRY
Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN
Reservations: 865-453-4777
A fantasy land play area for children ages 3-12, located at The Track Family Recreation Center.



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PIGEON FORGE GEM MINE
Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN
Reservations: 865-453-4733
Ever wonder how real gems look when first unearthed by panning in a water flume? Live a prospector’s dream at the Pigeon Forge Gem Mine. Mine for rubies, emeralds and sapphires – we can set any stone you find.

WONDERWORKS
Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN
The entire family will enjoy this fun, educational and totally upside down attraction in Pigeon Forge! Located at the north end of the Parkway, WonderWorks is filled with hands on activities and experiences that will delight and entertain all ages. And the upside down reference . . . well, you’ll just have to see it to believe it!
of the world’s most venomous snakes. All exhibits are accompanied by informative text that tells the story

ZORB SMOKY MOUNTAINS INC.
Parkway
203 Sugar Hollow Road
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Reservations: 865.428.2422
Straight from New Zealand and for the first time in the US you can experience the revolutionary Zorb.
Zorb - It's 11 feet high, 11 feet fat, it's round and bouncy. You can jump inside and roll down a 700 foot long hill. It's TOTALLY cool & fun!
Try the Hydro Zorb for a slippery ride that's like a cross between a waterfall and a roller coaster or the Harnessed Zorb for maximum G-force as you are strapped in rotating head over heels.
Open year round rain or shine.
Directions: From the Parkway at Traffic Light #1 go east on Sugar Hollow Road ½ mile and the Zorb site is on the left.

Here are a few websites that might help you plan your trip:
http://www.mypigeonforge.com/
http://www.gatlinburg-tennessee.com/
www.gatlinburg.com
thegreatsmokeymountainsparkway.com

There is a ton of stuff to do in the outdoors, pack a lunch and go see the beautiful mountains. The Great Smokey Mountains has swimming, hiking,playgrounds, and more you can spend days in the park! This is a great area for kids we always have fun when we go! I hope this helps you have a wonderful trip!

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What are some family fun things to do in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg TN?
Due to a tight budget we are going for almost a week. Looking for some free/low cost things to do with a 3 and 9 year old. Any ideas???

Answer 3

just driving through the mountains and seeing the landscape. If you have a little extra money to the Ripley's Aquarime in Gatlinburg. The kids will love it and it will be a nice place to cool down.

Answer 4

I have been there a few times, i think i might have been around 9. really just go around the town! there is alot there that will get their attention, just avoid the gorilla type ride in town (it will give you a headache :)

Both of the Ripley's museums are great (aquarium and the believe it or not one)