Gatlinburg, TN is a great place for families, as there are plenty of fun and kid-friendly activities to enjoy. Here are a few of my top picks:

  1. Dollywood: Dollywood is a theme park that offers thrill rides, live entertainment, and delicious food. It’s a perfect place for a family day out.
  2. Harper Bros Mountain has horseback riding and a skylift for incredible mountain views right in Wears Valley
  3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park: The national park offers many kid-friendly hiking trails, picnic areas and scenic drives.
  4. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park: Ober Gatlinburg offers ski and snowboarding lessons, ice skating and snow tubing, which are perfect winter activities for kids.
  5. Cades Cove hike followed by family friendly Peaceful Side Social in Townsend TN
  6. Dinner Shows; Dolly Parton Stampede, Lumberjack Feud and more
  7. Hollywood Star Cars Museum: this museum features replicas of iconic movie and TV cars that kids will love to see.
  8. Wonderworks: Step into the upside down mansion in Pigeon Forge!

These are just a few of the many kid-friendly activities that the Smokies has to offer. There are plenty of other options that will keep your children entertained and engaged throughout your visit.