Here’s a curated list of Things to Do in the Smoky Mountains, perfect for families, couples, and adventure-seekers alike. This includes a mix of nature, history, entertainment, and local charm:

🌲 Outdoor Adventures

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  Hike scenic trails like Clingmans Dome, Alum Cave, Laurel Falls, and Andrews Bald. Bring binoculars for wildlife spotting!

• Cades Cove Loop Road
  A must-see 11-mile loop with historic cabins, old churches, and frequent deer, bear, and turkey sightings.

• Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
  A beautiful, winding one-way road with waterfalls and historic log cabins—great for a quick auto tour or short hikes.

• Ziplining & Whitewater Rafting
  Try CLIMB Works, Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park, or Rafting in the Smokies for adrenaline-filled fun.

• Horseback Riding
  Available in Cades Cove, Smokemont, and Sugarlands—perfect for all experience levels.

🎡 Family-Friendly Attractions

• Dollywood (Pigeon Forge)
  Amusement park, water park, shows, and Southern charm all in one!

• Anakeesta (Gatlinburg)
  A mountaintop adventure park with a treetop skywalk, zip lines, gardens, and shops.

• SkyLift Park & Gatlinburg SkyBridge
  Ride the scenic chairlift and walk across the longest pedestrian cable bridge in North America.

• Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
  Walk through an underwater tunnel with sharks, stingrays, and sea turtles.

• Ober Mountain
  Skiing in winter, alpine slide and mountain coaster in summer, plus scenic gondola rides.

🍽️ Local Food & Shopping

• The Old Mill Square (Pigeon Forge)
  Historic working gristmill with a fantastic restaurant, pottery studio, and general store.

• Apple Barn & Cider Mill (Sevierville)
  Apple everything! Enjoy a meal, wine tasting, fresh cider, and apple fritters.

• Mountain Coasters
  Ride solo or tandem through mountain tracks at Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster, Goats on the Roof, or Rowdy Bear Ridge.

🛶 Unique Experiences

• Scenic Drives
  Blue Ridge Parkway, Foothills Parkway, and Newfound Gap Road offer breathtaking views.

• Ghost Tours in Gatlinburg
  Learn the eerie legends and history behind the town's oldest buildings.

• Moonshine Tastings
  Try samples at places like Ole Smoky, Sugarlands Distilling Co., and Tennessee Shine Co. (21+)

• Artisan Trail
  Explore the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, the largest group of independent artisans in North America.