Which Gatlinburg activities are worth seeing on a school trip?
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have a lot to offer student groups at reasonable prices. Below are a few options to consider for your trip.
Student Group Rates:
$: $1-$15
$$: $16 – $25
$$$: $26+
Gatlinburg Activities
Anakeesta ($$$) – “begins with a scenic Chondola ride from the busy Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg to the summit of Anakeesta Mountain. Here guests enter a world of whimsy and discover treetop adventures, a lush botanical garden, shopping and dining all amongst the backdrop of the sweeping views of the national park. Activities include the Treetop Skywalk, AnaVista Tower, Zipline tour, Rail Runner mountain coaster, and a treehouse themed obstacle course”
Gatlinburg Space Needle ($) – “a 407′ observation tower that overlooks downtown Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains.”
Gatlinburg Sky Park ($$$) – “The views and perspective from the Gatlinburg SkyPark are unlike anywhere else, with panoramic vistas over Gatlinburg and deep into the peaks and valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains, including the three highest summits in the Smokies. “
Ripley’s® Aquarium of the Smokies ($) – “Marvel at 12-foot sharks, a giant sea turtle, thousands of exotic sea creatures, & playful penguins through Spectacular, State-of-the-Art Underwater Tunnels! Touch Jellyfish & Stingrays! Enjoy interactive hourly dive & feeding shows plus a penguin parade”
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium ($) – “See the weirdest & most remarkable items from around the world that will entertain, excite, & fascinate the entire family! Experience the adventurous spirit of who traveled to over 200 countries to search for the odd & unusual!
Titanic™ Pigeon Forge ($$) – “experience what it was like to walk the hallways, parlors, cabins and Grand Staircase of the Titanic while surrounded by more than 400 artifacts directly from the ship and its passengers. As visitors walk the Grand Staircase, third class hallways, reach their hands into 28-degree water, and try to stand on the sloping decks, they learn what it was like on the RMS Titanic by experiencing it first-hand.”
Alcatraz East ($-$$) – “Explore American history from a different perspective in five unique galleries that burrow deep into criminal profiles, the penal system, victim’s stories, crime scene investigation, crime prevention, and law enforcement.”
Dollywood® Theme Park ($$$) – Spanning 160 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood theme park offers more than 50 world-class rides, high-energy entertainment, and award-winning dining.
The Island in Pigeon Forge ($-$$$) “Showcased by The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, a 200-foot-high observation wheel, and our multi- million dollar show fountain, The Island provides the area’s newest shopping, dining and entertainment options in the East Tennessee area.”
Wonder Works ($) – “42,000 square feet of “edu-tainment,” WonderWorks is an amusement park for the mind. The attraction combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands-on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination”