Gatlinburg Department of Tourism

Area Attractions

Camp Thunder Fun Center

542 Parkway
Gatlinburg , TN 37738
Phone: (865) 430-8680
1-877-430-8680
Fax: (865) 430-5724
Website: www.smokymountainfun.com
E-mail: april@smokymountainfun.com
Contact: April Montgomery

It's rain-or-shine fun for families and groups at Camp Thunder in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg, across from the Aquarium and Hard Rock Cafe. Race at speeds up to 25 miles-per-hour in Nascar-style Go-Karts on an indoor oval slick track. Enjoy 18 challenging holes of Indoor Miniature Golf, themed around the National Park which is great for groups, and “Ride the Rock” on two action-packed Motion Simulator movies.

Christus Gardens

510 River Road
Gatlinburg , TN 37738
Phone: (865) 436-5155
Fax: (865) 436-5115
Website: www.christusgardens.com
E-mail: info@christusgardens.com
Contact: Joe E. Waggoner or Linda C. Huskey

A Powerful Story...A Memorable Experience. Realistic Life-size figures in dramatic scenes depicting the Life of Christ. Home of the famous Carrara face of Christ Sculpture. New for 2003 - Christ At Prayer In The Garden, a stunning new diorama; American's finest Biblical Era Coins; Heirloom Bibles, plus much, much more. Open Rain or Shine, Free Coach parking. Awarded Attraction of the year.

Fort Fun Family Entertainment Center

716 Parkway, Reagan Terrace Mall
Gatlinburg , TN 37738
Phone: (865) 430-8680
1-877-430-8680
Fax: (865) 430-5724
Website: www.smokymountainfun.com
E-mail: april@smokymountainfun.com
Contact: April Montgomery

High-Tech family and group fun in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg featuring Laser Tag in an awesome 2,700 square foot arena with cool lights and pumping music - perfect for group competitions! Watch movies so realistic you can almost reach out and touch them in the Smokies' only 3-D Movie Theater, with sharks, aliens, dinosaurs, and more in five special-effect selections. Plus, everyone loves to bounce and bump in every direction on the futuristic circular Bumper Cars! All at one low group rate!

Guinness World of Records Museum

631 Parkway, B-11
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Phone: 865-430-7800
Fax: 865-430-3300
Website: www.ripleys.com
E-mail: groupsales@ripleys.com
Contact: Karin Simms

Features the most astounding feats from the Guinness Book of World Records. See memorabilia of the stars including Michael Jackson, Elvis and Beatles. 1000’s of exhibits, twelve fantastic shows.

Ober Gatlinburg

1001 Parkway
Gatlinburg , TN 37738
Phone: (865) 436-5423
Fax: (865) 430-3920
Website: www.obergatlinburg.com
E-mail: fun@obergatlinburg.com
Contact: Kathy Doyle

Breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains year-round from the 120 passenger Aerial Tramway. The trip from downtown up to Ober Gatlinburg takes 11 minutes. Visit our craft and gift shops, scenic chairlift, Black Bear Habitat, indoor ice skating plus many activities for school groups. Free coach parking.

Old Gatlinburg Golf & Games

Putt through history on two beautifully landscaped courses - there's actually a story told at every hole! Folklore about the Smokies' earliest settlers comes to life on 36 holes of award-winning, authentically themed miniature golf in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg! Great fun for families and group tournaments. Plus, you'll enjoy the adjacent Motion Ride, a virtual reality motion simulator featuring four awesome movies where the screen actually moves as you move. History class has never been so much fun! Do it all at one low group price.

Rafting in the Smokies

P.O. Box 592
Gatlinburg , TN 37738
Phone: (865) 436-5008
1-800-776-7238
Fax: (865) 436-6360
Website: www.RaftingintheSmokies.com
E-mail: Rafting@RaftingintheSmokies.com
Contact: Claudette Geoffrion

No experience necessary! From the beginners to experienced paddlers, the Nantahala, Big Pigeon River and Ocoee River whitewater guarantees a thrilling adventure for everyone. We'll supply you with the best equipment and the best instruction. Our experienced guides accompany each trip. Call for reservations. 1-800-PRO-RAFT

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies welcomes groups to America 's most visited Aquarium. The 115,000 sq. ft. 1.4 million gallon world-class Aquarium features 8,000 exotic sea creatures from around the world and the world's largest underwater aquarium tunnel surrounded by dozens of 10 ft. sharks. Groups can have a meeting or meal in the Jules Verne Room with the stingray tank in the background, a reception or dinner on the Veranda overlooking the Little Pigeon River or a reception utilizing the entire Aquarium.

Company Recognition by diver in “Dive Show” with meeting in Jules Verne Room
Plated lunches and dinners
available in a private setting
Discounted admission to Aquarium with meeting
Handicap Accessible
Wheelchairs available
Full Bar Capabilities
Audio-visual
2 Great Restaurants

88 River Rd.
Gatlinburg , TN 37738
tel: 865-430-8808 ext. 2109 fax: 865-430-8818
toll free: 1-888-240-1358 ext. 2109
website: www.ripleysaquariumofthesmokies.com
e-mail: groupsales@ripleys.com

Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum

800 Parkway
Gatlinburg , TN 37738
Phone: (865) 436-5096
(888) 240-1358
Fax: (865) 436-4145
Website: www.ripleys.com
E-mail: groupsales@ripleys.com
Contact: Karin Simms

You won't want to miss the amazing Ripley's collection at the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum. Scouring the earth to build this famous collection, at the cost of millions of dollars, Ripley's agents have assembled the most astonishing exhibits in all the world! There is exhibit after exhibit of the most unusual and bizarre items ever found. Take an hour or two and come see our museum. By the end, will you Believe It or Not?

Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf

188 Parkway
Gatlinburg , TN 37738
Phone: (865) 430-8851
(888) 240-1358
Fax: (865) 430-8846
Website: www.ripleys.com
E-mail: groupsales@ripleys.com
Contact: Amanda Caton

Described as the World's Most Interactive Mini-Golf Courses, your groups can now play 2 brand new, beautifully landscaped courses. The themed courses replicate the days when a Tennessee hero named Davy Crockett roamed “them there hills” and are loaded with some of the world's most original golf holes, complete with interactive talking animated animals and lots of water. Located at traffic light #1 with free coach parking or ride the trolley.

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