Man's early attempt to fly Pictures of man attempting to fly have been found on cave walls dating back 4,300 years. The story of Icarus and his attempt to reach the sun with man-made wings is famous in Greek mythology. But today, near the Great Smoky Mountains, you can do what ancient man could not [...]
What has over 100 interactive exhibits... is fun for ALL ages... is big enough for Lazer-Tag... has a World-Class Magician inside... and can take you over Pigeon Forge in a giant, helium-filled balloon?? It's the wonder of WonderWorks in the upside-down building on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee! WonderWorks provides a day-long experience for [...]
Nestled in the Smoky Mountain foothills, just off the Parkway in Sevierville, TN, is a horseback riding stable that offers convenience, amazing views, and several other attraction adventures - this is Five Oaks Riding Stables. The convenience factor is that it is located on the main Parkway that goes through Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and into [...]
Parrot Mountain is one of the most beautiful and tranquil places in the Great Smoky Mountains area that isn't in the National Park. Just follow the rainbow to a landscaped hillside off of Veteran's Boulevard in Pigeon Forge and you will find a bevy of beautiful birds in a forest of tropical plants and flowers. [...]
You are looking for a new, fun, outdoor experience. Something that will take you to new heights and dizzying speeds. An adventure to make you holler "Wahooo!" And the answer is Wahoo Ziplines in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. A zip-line is designed to enable a rider to go from one end to the [...]
“I wanna be a cowboy…” sings Toby Keith echoing the sentiments of so many of us when we were asked what we wanted to be when we grew up. There aren’t many jobs for cowboys these days but you can experience the trail ride at Jayell Ranch, conveniently located one block off of Veterans Parkway [...]
You get in your coaster, hands on the brake handles, eager with anticipation for the thrill ahead. You ride up the hill in a steady ascent admiring the scenery while wondering about the downhill drop ahead. Then you reach the top and for a moment you seem to be weightless and motionless, then gravity and [...]
If you are looking for good clean family fun in the Great Smoky Mountains, check out the white water rafting at Smoky Mountain Outdoors. This is a short drive from Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, TN, to breathtaking scenery, the beautiful Pigeon River, and a white water experience that your family will never forget. "Don't worry [...]
Legacy Mountain caters to the type of person who thrives on adventure and loves beautiful views, especially of the Smoky Mountains. They are easy to find in Sevierville, TN, on top of Legacy Mountain, and close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Legacy offers 7 ziplines totaling 4.5 miles of lines, with the longest running 2,500 [...]
Rafting in the Smokies has been rafting the Pigeon River since 1978 an they invite you to come out and play! They offer rafting, ziplining, ropes course and horseback riding, or a combination of any of the four. Rafting makes for a great family or group experience and Rafting in the Smokies trips include certified [...]