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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies \u2013 TripAdvisor’s #1 Aquarium in America<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is not just any aquarium.\u00a0 In fact, it’s been voted the #1 aquarium in America by TripAdvisor.\u00a0 You and your family get to experience the mystery and adventure of the seven seas, with different environments\u2026Read more \u00bb<\/a><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Beyond the Lens Family Attraction in Pigeon Forge<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Beyond the Lens in Pigeon Forge is a unique attraction that appeals to adults and kids alike. It\u2019s a huge indoor environment with a mixture of arcade style attractions and compelling pop culture facts and mysteries. It\u2019s also filled with unique settings for selfies and photo ops \u2013 including on the moon!… Read more \u00bb<\/a><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Country Tonite \u2013 the Best Live Country Show in America<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
In Pigeon Forge there’s one show you don’t want to miss and it’s Country Tonite. The spectacular show features a variety of song, choreography, comedy and costume, impressive for the sheer quality of the talented performances and the seamless flow of the fast-paced, dynamic show\u2026Read more \u00bb<\/a><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Gatlinburg Ziplines \u2013 The Ultimate Guide to Smokies Ziplines<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
If you’re feeling a bit adventurous and looking for some unique fun, ziplining might be just the activity you and your family or friends could enjoy. images courtesy of Legacy Mountain Ziplines Imagine a thick steel cable strongly anchored from higher elevation and running down above the trees to a finishing place lower down the… Read more \u00bb<\/a><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Whitewater Rafting in Gatlinburg: Thrilling or Just Chilling on the River<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
The Smokies feature some great whitewater rafting! Read our guide to rafting on the Pigeon River near Gatlinburg. Find outfitters, rates and things you need to know for your rafting trip. For whitewater rafting near Gatlinburg, the Pigeon River is the place to go. The area around Hartford, TN, 45 minutes from Gatlinburg, has a…Read more \u00bb<\/a><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Read the Inside Story of Things to Do<\/h2>\n

Here at Cabins of the Smoky Mountains we live, work and play in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area, and we try to pass along to our guests some of the best highlights of the Smoky Mountains and the national park to visit during their stay here.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Hi, I’m Tony Perez and if there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years here it’s that there’s just too much to do – I’m not sure I can fit it all into one lifetime, and I KNOW that people on an all-too-short stay here don’t have any time to waste on anything boring. We get asked for lots of advice, and we’ve compiled a lot of our best answers here.<\/p>\n

You can see many of my posts over at the blog<\/a>, where I try to highlight current happenings and changes. But here in our Things To Do section of the website, we’re choosing some of the absolute must-know attractions in the area for your consideration.<\/p>\n

Must-Know? Yes, because in my view, there aren’t any Must-Do’s or Must-See things here. This place is far too filled with far too many wonderful things, and what you choose to visit in your limited time here is entirely up to what your idea of fun is – and our goal is to give you the choices.<\/p>\n

It’s not just my opinion either, I always check with other locals and my own team members for their views on an attraction. So what you’ll find here are many of the highest rated, top things to do and see during your stay in the Smokies.<\/p>\n

Let’s get started, with a rough breakdown of the types of activities and attractions you can find here in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.<\/p>\n

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