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Gatlinburg SkyPark: Skip the Line Entry + Chairlift Ride

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies: Entry Ticket

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster: Entry Ticket

Anakeesta: Entry Ticket

Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Show: Entry Ticket

Ripley's Aquarium Gatlinburg + 2 or 3 Attractions

Anakeesta: Astra Lumina Admission

WildSide Adventure Park: Entry + MegaZip Experience

WildSide Adventure Park: Entry + Guided UTV Experience

Gatlinburg

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.

Ah, the serene Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Wind whispers through the trees, sunlight twinkles off quiet valley creeks, and... mountain coaster carts hurtle by leaving behind an adrenaline vapor trail! Welcome to the Rocky Top Mountain Coaster – a two-person mountain coaster with a wild side!

Snaking around an area of 20 acres, this unique mountain coaster has four drops, numerous hairpin bends, and arguably some of the best scenery of any mountain coaster in the world. Any volunteers?

For an extra unique experience, visit after nightfall when the magical lights make this thrill-filled ride even more amazing!

Visit Anakeesta with general admission, which includes unlimited access to the park for the day. Guests can ride either the Crystal Express gondola or the Ridge Rambler trucks to reach the summit.

Walk along the TreeTop SkyWalk, explore Vista Gardens with more than 3,000 plants and art installations, and try adventure courses designed for different age groups, including BirdVenture.

You can also visit the AnaVista Tower for 360° views of the surrounding mountains and downtown Gatlinburg. The park also features live entertainment, dining areas, shops, and mountain-view seating areas.

The Crystal Express is an all-glass gondola system with panoramic cabins featuring glass floors and walls. The ride to the summit takes about four minutes and travels more than 2,000 ft up the mountainside, reaching heights of nearly 80 ft above the ground at certain points along the route.

Visit Dolly Parton's Stampede, known as the Smokies' top spot for food and entertainment. Watch 32 horses and skilled riders perform daring tricks and compete in friendly games, ending with a red, white, and blue salute.

As the show starts, enjoy a four-course dinner with country-style dishes. Arrive early to walk by the open-air stables and see the horses. 

Before the main show, listen to live bluegrass and country music in the Saloon. Check out the gift shop or grab a drink in a boot mug as you prepare for the main performance.

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.

Walk through a nighttime path filled with light installations and projected displays. 

See how lighting and sound create the appearance of stars and the energy they represent. Move between nine themed sections, each illustrating a different stage of a star’s transformation. 

Pause to notice how fallen stars appear to regain their place above you through visual effects as you listen to layered audio that emphasizes the changing atmosphere around you.

Ride the MegaZip, the longest zipline in North America, located in WildSide, Pigeon Forge.

Travel over a mile through the Smoky Mountains at speeds up to 55 mph on one continuous cable. Launch from 2,472 ft with a vertical descent of over 1,000 ft.

Share the experience with up to three others on parallel lines, racing side-by-side. The self-braking system offers you control, whether riding swiftly or taking time to view downtown Pigeon Forge and the surrounding mountains.

Join a guided UTV experience and select from a range of utility vehicles to maneuver through dirt paths within a dense forest setting. 

Navigate trails away from paved roads, following a guide along routes designed for a safe and manageable drive.

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