Group Experiences in Gatlinburg

Visit Anakeesta, a mountaintop adventure park above downtown Gatlinburg. Take a Chondola ride from downtown to Anakeesta Mountain. Enjoy treetop activities, a botanical garden, shopping, and dining with views of the national park. Walk the Treetop Skywalk with hanging bridges 880 feet above the forest floor. Climb the AnaVista Tower for views of downtown. For more adventure, try the Dueling Zipline tour and Rail Runner mountain coaster for an extra cost. Kids can play in netted areas like the treehouse-themed TreeVenture Challenge course.

Start your visit to SkyPark with a ride on the SkyLift - this yellow Chairlift will take you up to Crockett Summit. Then, cross SkyBridge, the longest pedestrian cable bridge in North America, for incredible views. After your walk across the bridge, take in the sights of Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Clayton’s Landing, and grab a smash burger at Smoky Mountain Smash if you’re hungry. Explore the new 1.5-mile trail system, including the SkyTrail, which leads to the Tulip Tower. SkyPark also offers plenty of other activities for families to enjoy together.

Discover the wonders of Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where you can explore the underwater world and interact with marine life like rays and sea turtles. Get up close to a variety of sea creatures, including sharks, jellies, and eels, while knowledgeable staff offer hands-on experiences and behind-the-scenes encounters. With thousands of marine creatures from over 350 species, this aquarium is a must-visit destination in Gatlinburg.

Visit Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, an amazing underwater world full of ocean wonders, and choose two or three extra attractions to make the most of your visit. Explore the aquarium and discover a fascinating variety of sea creatures, from the impressive Shark Lagoon and the playful Penguin Playhouse to the friendly creatures at Ray Bay. Venture into the strange and extraordinary world of Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium with interactive exhibits and curious artifacts. Experience Ripley’s 5D Moving Theater, where you'll be fully immersed in the action with 3D effects, surround sound, and a motion simulator that puts you right in the middle of the excitement. I you're feeling brave, take on Ripley’s Haunted Adventure for a chilling experience filled with surprises around every corner.