Gatlinburg Attractions

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Be sure to include our attractions in your celebration. 👻

Fright Nights at Ripley's Haunted Adventure | October 31

House Party Massacre celebrating Mysterious Mansion of Gatlinburg's 45th anniversary | October 31, 5 p.m. - midnight

Halloween in the Holler at Moonshine Mountain Coaster, October 31, 7-10 p.m. during the week and 7-11 p.m. on the weekends

Ripley's Trick or Treat Kick Off Karnival at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies | October 31, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

BrOO Fest at Gatlinburg Sky Park | October 31, 2-7 p.m.

Oktoberfest at Ober Mountain | daily through November 1

Bear-Varian Fall Festival at Anakeesta | daily through November 2

10/24/2025

It's spooky season in Gatlinburg! Check out all the fall fun and spooky experiences at our attractions during Halloween. 🎃

Fright Nights at Ripleys Haunted Adventure | Friday, Saturday & Sunday through October 31

House Party Massacre celebrating Mysterious Mansion of Gatlinburg's 45th anniversary | Friday, Saturday & Sunday through October 31, 5 p.m. - midnight

Halloween in the Holler at Moonshine Mountain Coaster, October 24-31, 7-10 p.m. during the week and 7-11 p.m. on the weekends

Ripley's Trick or Treat Kick Off Karnival at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies | October 31, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

BrOO Fest at Gatlinburg Sky Park | October 31, 2-7 p.m.

Oktoberfest at Ober Mountain | daily through November 1

Bear-Varian Fall Festival at Anakeesta | daily through November 2

10/17/2025

Be sure to drop by the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair this weekend and celebrate its 50th anniversary!

It's the final weekend of the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair! We'll be at the Gatlinburg Convention Center through Sunday, October 19. Don't miss your chance to shop from 200 talented artists and craftsmen.

09/25/2025

Don't miss out on all the fall fun in town!

09/15/2025

Did you hear? A Walk in the Woods was named Gatlinburg Attraction of the Year by the Sevier Country Hospitality and Tourism Alliance! gatlinburg-attractions.com/attraction/a-walk-in-the-woods

The Sevier County Hospitality & Tourism Alliance - SCHTA hosted the 2025 Stars of the Industry Awards Ceremony last Thursday, August 21 at the Country Tonite Theatre. Our organization is proud to have the following winners as active members and appreciate the dedicated partnerships we share with them throughout the year. Many of these individual winners and businesses serve as Event Volunteers/Sponsors, Chamber Ambassadors, Board Members, Committee Members, Premier Sponsors and so much more!

🎉Congratulations and cheers to all of you🎉

⭐- Gatlinburg Lodging Employee: Ursula Hough with Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
⭐- Gatlinburg Lodging Manager: Sharon Rhinehart with The Park Vista...a Doubletree Hotel
⭐- Gatlinburg Lodging General Manager: Lee Douglas with Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

⭐- Gatlinburg Restaurant Employee: Tina Austin with Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
⭐- Gatlinburg Restaurant Manager: Valeria DeRose with Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
⭐- Gatlinburg Restaurant General Manager: Tiffany Bush with Ole Red Gatlinburg

⭐- Gatlinburg Attraction Employee: William Lott with Moonshine Mountain Coaster
⭐- Gatlinburg Attraction Manager: Kirsten Wehmeier with Rocky Top Sports World - Gatlinburg, TN
⭐- Gatlinburg Attraction General Manager: Daniel Jennette with Smoky Mountain Outdoors

⭐- Gatlinburg Attraction of the Year: A Walk in the Woods
⭐- Vendor of the Year: What To Do Guide of the Smoky Mountains
⭐⭐- Women in Tourism: Gatlinburg, Missy Reagan with Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park and Sevierville, Amanda Barnes with Collier Restaurant Group
⭐- Gatlinburg TN Under 30 Emerging Leader: Amanda Bennett with Anakeesta
⭐- Chef of the Year: Mark Varty with Anakeesta
⭐- On-Going Special Event: Anakeesta
⭐- One Time Special Event: WildSide
⭐- Friend of Sevier County: Southern Hospitality Internship Program (SHIP)
⭐- Sande Weiss Award: Cornelia Dobbins with Hospitality Solutions, Inc.
⭐- Kelly DeBord Award: Missy Norris with New Direction Real Estate
⭐⭐- Hospitality Achievement Award 30+ Years: Adam McCoy with Gatlinburg Sky Park and Carol Agee with Dollywood

08/15/2025

End your summer with a splash at Smoky Mountain Outdoors with guaranteed whitewater levels through Labor Day weekend and natural flow until October 15! gatlinburg-attractions.com/attraction/smoky-mountain-outdoors

08/01/2025

Dragons have landed at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies! Be sure to check out the new exhibit. 🐉
gatlinburg-attractions.com/attraction/ripleys-aquarium-of-the-smokies

07/11/2025

The Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair starts today!

Come by the Gatlinburg Convention Center (10 AM-5 PM) now through July 20 to see works by artists and craftsmen across the country. gatlinburg-attractions.com/attraction/gatlinburg-craftsmens-fair

WE. ARE. OPEN.

Grab a friend and come on out to the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair! Enjoy the air conditioned convention center with over 180 artists and craftsmen to shop from and chat with. Plus we have live music!

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

Did you see our attractions in the 50th annual 4th of July Midnight Parade?

06/18/2025

Have you visited the mermaids at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies yet? 🧜‍♀️ gatlinburg-attractions.com/attraction/ripleys-aquarium-of-the-smokies

From mermaid tails to pirate sails… your child’s next adventure begins here!

At Mermaid & Pirate Camp, campers explore the mysteries of the sea through fun stories, marine life discovery, and a character makeover that brings their sea-worthy alter ego to life!

⚓ Claim your camper’s spot and make summer magical. 👉 https://bit.ly/434k5fu

05/13/2025

Festival of Flags is back at Gatlinburg Sky Park! gatlinburg-attractions.com/attraction/gatlinburg-skypark

Festival of Flags is back this week!

Visit the SkyPark beginning May 15 - July 6 and see our Festival of Flags display, with our 60ft American Flag, each flag representing each branch of the United States Military, and all 50 State Flags covering the entire length of the SkyBridge!

05/08/2025

It's almost Mother's Day! Why not treat your mom to some fun and adventure at our attractions?