Ripley"s Aquarium Of The Smokies Offers Viewing, Interaction, And Education Of Ocean Life

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
When you visit Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies you are sure to be ama ed at the sea life that you can view and touch with 10,000 exotic sea creatures. There is also a Penguin Playhouse, a gift shop, cafeteria and more fun things for the entire family to...
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National Freedom Museum (CLOSED)

Pay tribute to the Armed Forced of the United States at the National Freedom Museum, located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge.
This all new museum recently opened and includes the names of American soldiers whose lives were lost in military action etched on the walls of the museum.

Bronze statues of service men and women are also featured, and special exhibits highlight wars and conflicts in which the United States was involved. An impressive collection of military tools and memorabilia is also showcased, so be sure to take a moment from your Smoky Mountain getaway to stop and remember. Veterans receive a discount off of the admission price.

THIS ATTRACTION IS CLOSED

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Fantasy Golf

36 Holes of miniature golf fun in a world of fantasy animals.
Enter a world of fantasy animals such as dragons and unicorns, as well as towering castles at Fantasy Golf, which offers 36 holes of miniature golf that will provide hours of fun for all ages. Fantasy Golf is open May through October and on select weekends during the winter.

Web: Fantasy Golf
Address 3263 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Phone: (865) 428-7079

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Adventure Raceway and Golf (CLOSED)

This fun center features two 18 hole miniature golf courses which are complete with waterfalls, fountains, an old mill, western scenes, castles and mansions, and miniature houses on a waterfront. The center also contains a big go cart track and an arcade.

Perfect for the young and the young-at-heart, this facility contains the only computerized go carts in Pigeon Forge and they are open from March to November, as well as on select weekends throughout the winter.

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Ripley"s Believe It or Not

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is full of surprises! See the unbelievable! From unbelievably large to unbelievably small, the Believe It Or Not! Museum has exhibits that will.

SHOCK your whole family, it will leave your family saying “How’d they do that?”

Why just say it . . . SEE IT! Hundreds of exciting and bizarre exhibits collected from the far corners of the world. Join us for your challenge to simply . . . BELIEVE IT OR NOT!

Web: Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Address: 800 Parkway
Phone: (865) 436-5096

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Pigeon Forge Gem Mine

Discovery waits for you at the Pigeon Forge Gem Mine. Live a proprietor’s dream as you unearth real gems. Mine for rubies, emeralds, garnets, and more. This will be one of the most fun attractions you try! If you have never visited the Pigeon Forge Gem Mine, don’t miss your opportunity now! This is what family vacations are all about.good old time fun!

Bring your hard hat and pick (just kidding), let Gabby help you dig through the Mine to find real precious stones where you can have them made into jewelry or take home as keepsake from the Great Smoky Mountains.

Hundreds of jewelry settings to choose from to keep your precious gems forever! Rings, pendants, earrings and more.

We carry an excellent selection of educational toys including fossils for kids and Smoky Mountain Souvenirs of Native Heritage.

Find your gems with the help of our friendly miner, and visit one of our assayers to see what unique stones you’ve found!

Web: Pigeon Forge Gem Mine
Address: 2865 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
Phone: (865) 453-4733

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Places To Stay Near Dollywood

If you are looking to plan a vacation to the Smoky Mountains and looking at places to stay near Dollywood you will want to consider the benefits of Cherokee Condos for your trip with their location and amenities. And if you haven’t been to Dollywood in the recent years you are going to...
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