Fishing in the Smokies
April 8, 2015
Restaurants
April 8, 2015
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies:
Explore the lush and unique worlds of the Tropical Rainforest and Ocean Realm, Nature’s Kaleidoscope in Coral Reef, the Best Shark Exhibit in the Most Spectacular Underwater Tunnel in Shark Lagoon, have fun in a kid’s paradise in the Discover Center and see the deadly but beautiful sea creatures in Gallery of the Seas. All the world’s oceans and water bodies are waiting for you at Ripley’s Aquarium.
www.ripleyaquariums.com
Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community:
Designated a historic pathway on the Tennessee Arts and Crafts Trail, the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community is the largest group of independent artisans in North America. Since its inception in 1937, the community has grown to encompass more than 120 studios, galleries and shops, as well as restaurants, cafes and a tearoom, in its eight-mile loop, located three miles east of downtown Gatlinburg along East Parkway (Hwy 321 North).
www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
Ober Mountain:
Ober Mountain is your destination for fun in the Smokies. From Downtown Gatlinburg, the 120 passenger Aerial Tramway transports you to the mountain resort where you’ll find a full day’s excitement with indoor ice skating, 3 water raft rides, kiddie rides, games galore, Wildlife Encounter and, of course, there’s the best winter snow skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing around.
www.obermountain.com
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum:
There’s always something new or undiscovered at Ripley’s! Over 500 astonishing and unusual artifacts collected from the far-corners of the world. All guaranteed real and mind-boggling. Join us for your challenge to simply Believe It or Not!
www.ripleys.com/gatlinburg
Gatlinburg Ziplines:
Soar through the treetops on an aerial adventure of a lifetime overlooking the Smoky Mountains National Park and Downtown Gatlinburg. Trained, certified guides will be with you every step of the way as you fly through exciting treetop ziplines, platforms, skybridges, trapeze swings and more.
www.thegatlinburgzipline.com
Guinness World of Records:
The Guinness World of Records Museum features hundreds of astounding exhibits from the famous Guinness Book of World Records and the Guinness Prime-time TV Show. Go deep into a cave to see natural wonders, board the Ark with Noah and the animals, come to the circus to meet unusual people.
www.ripleys.com/gatlinburg/guinness-world-records/
Space Needle:
Ride the glass elevators over 400 feet and step out to a breathtaking 360 degree view of the Smokies by day or Gatlinburg’s lights by night. Enjoy “Higher Learning”, an educational experience from the Space Needle’s perspective, including free view finders.
www.gatlinburgspaceneedle.com
A Brit of Magic With Keith Fields:
Gatlinburg does have a small vein representing a UK culture in the area, and that small but pleasant vein grows with the entertainment of Keith Fields – world champion street magician who has appeared on Broadway in New York, London’s West End, Las Vegas, and apparently even had Robin Williams as a warm-up act. How many entertainers like that do you get to see in the Smokies?
www.keithfields.com
Appalachian Ghostwalks:
Are you into the darker side of the night? Got a thing for local folklore? Come check out the Appalachian Ghostwalks of Gatlinburg where you can experience remnants of the seedy past and relive the mysteries that quite literally haunt the mountains. Some people have even captured ghosts on film (this writer included!)
www.appalachianghostwalks.com
Moonshine Mountain Coaster:
After becoming a big hit on Wears Valley Road, the people who own the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster brought one to North Gatlinburg to add a new unique attraction for visitors to enjoy. Come soar through the hills of the city like never before!
www.moonshinemountaincoaster.com
