The best family-friendly activities in Gatlinburg for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)
Clingmans Dome Hike
On this hike a knowledgeable guide will discuss the plant and animal life of the Great Smoky Mountains as well as the history of the...
$230
“The Mountaineers Way” tour is a casual stroll with a local/professional guide. Hear the stories of how the first settlers entered this area when the...
$230
Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity
What’s included in the Mountaintop zipline tour? 11 Unique Adventures 6 SIDE-BY-SIDE ZIPLINE RUNS Zip higher and ride longer than ever before on our six...
$123
Autumn color in the Smokies changes by elevation, weather, and timing. Fall Color Quest is designed to follow the best color of the day, whether...
$120
Slow down beside one of the Smokies’ biggest and among the most beautiful mountain rivers. River Magic is an easy guided walk designed for guests...
$109
Your trip begins at Sugarlands Visitor Center, where you’ll meet your naturalist guide from A Walk in the Woods. From there, we’ll travel up into...
$100
Step away from the busiest park corridors and into a wilder side of the Smokies. Blue Creek Cascades follows brilliant mountain water, whitewater cascades, forested...
$100
Follow the sound of rushing water into one of the Smokies’ most refreshing guided hikes. Chasing Waterfalls is perfect for those chasing cascades, waterfalls, streams,...
$95
The River Remembers is an easy guided walk in the more quiet section of the Smokies, along a cascading mountain stream where nature and history...
$95
Designed for curious kids and families, Exploring Nature with Children turns the forest into a living classroom. This hands-on guided nature walk helps children slow...
$55
Walk the back roads of Gatlinburg and learn about its haunted history and folklore on this nighttime tour. With a guide, you'll learn how you,...
$40
Ghosts of Gatlinburg
Uncover the haunted history of Gatlinburg on this family-friendly 90-minute walking tour through one of the most storied corners of the Smoky Mountains. Perfect for...
$30
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
The Moonshine Mountain Coaster is a unique, family-friendly thrill ride that puts you in the driver's seat. Race through the Smoky Mountains on our unique...
$17
Operation City Quest of Gatlinburg is a great way to see the city! Use an app to submit photos of items you find around the...
$10
Crazy Dash scavenger hunt of Gatlinburg, takes you on an adventurous walk around the city. To play Crazy Dash, you'll use an app to collect...
$10
Explore Gatlinburg with Wacky Walks! Our scavenger takes you around the city to find items and perform tasks for points. You'll use an app on...
$10
Gatlinburg sits at the gateway to the Smokies, but its own story is worth staying in town for. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through...
$7
