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Gatlinburg Tourist Attractions and Gatlinburg Sightseeing
(Gatlinburg, Tennessee - TN, USA)



Gatlinburg has a wide variety of tourist attractions for all ages to complement the hordes of tourists that descend on Gatlinburg from all over the United States and abroad. Most people come to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and nearby Pigeon Forge's Dollywood theme park, but the Gatlinburg area has so much to offer that many visitors stay longer than they planned.

First-time visitors to Gatlinburg should immediately head for the 342-foot / 104-meter Space Needle for some spectacular views to help orient themselves. Here are Gatlinburg's main tourist attractions.




Gatlinburg Tourist Attractions: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 88 River Road, Gatlinburg, Tennessee (TN), 37738-3261, USA
Tel: +1 865 430 8808
One of the most popular attractions in Gatlinburg, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies contains an enormous collection of aquatic creatures and marine life. Highlights here include a tropical rain forest, a coral reef area, a shark lagoon, a discovery center, a restaurant, a gift shop, and the world's longest underwater aquarium tunnel.
Gatlinburg tourist attraction open: Sunday to Thursday - 09:00 to 21:00, Friday and Saturday - 09:00 to 23:00
Gatlinburg tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for children and groups

Gatlinburg Tourist Attractions: Gatlinburg Gem Mine - Reagan Terrace Mall, 716 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee (TN), 37738, USA
Tel: +1 865 436 2326
A unique attraction and great fun for the whole family, the hands-on Gatlinburg Gem Mine allows visitors to grab a bag of rocks and soil, and try their hand at gemstone hunting. Although each bag only holds around 15 gems, you never know how many or what quality or size you might end up with. Rubies, fossils and other surprises are all waiting to be unearthed.
Gatlinburg tourist attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 24:00
Gatlinburg tourist attraction admission: charge

Gatlinburg Tourist Attractions: Dollywood - 1020 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (TN), 37863-4101, USA
Tel: +1 865 428 9488
Dollywood stands just 8 miles / 13 km from Gatlinburg and is one of the area's premier tourist attractions. This enormous theme park boasts many rollercoasters and fast rides, together with museums, diners, gift shops and regular appearances by Dolly Parton herself, who co-owns this park. Other popular attractions include the Dollywood Express steam train, which offers tours of the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Gatlinburg attraction open: April to December, seasonal variations
Gatlinburg attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Gatlinburg Tourist Attractions: Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park - 1001 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee (TN), 37738, USA
Tel: +1 865 436 5423
Located on the site of the famous ski resort and reached by a scenic aerial tramway that connects the resort to downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park has some thrilling rides with breathtaking views of the town and the Great Smoky Mountains. The amusement park contains an ice-skating rink, mini-golf range, water rides in the summer and a zoo that is complete with black bears. Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park offers fun year-round attractions for the young and old alike.
Gatlinburg tourist attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 22:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00, seasonal variations apply
Gatlinburg tourist attraction admission: charge

 
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