Top Activities on the Ground in Gatlinburg

The Great Smoky Mountains boast scenic views and this hiking tour takes you on a journey to find them. Join a small group and traverse through the lush landscapes to discover several streams, cascades, and creeks. Each season of the year puts on a different show for hikers so there's always something to enjoy. This is a moderately adventurous hike that gains elevation and climbs over downed trees.

The Smoky Mountain area of Tennessee is home to much more than just striking scenery — it’s also where the ghosts and ghouls of Gatlinburg are known to haunt. Learn all about the spooky history of this town with a 2-hour night walking tour, during which you’ll hunt supernatural spirits and possibly communicate with the local "residents" yourself.

Discover a bygone era on a 3-hour tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hear stories about the Cherokee people and settlers that lived and worked in the mountains, and learn how they survived off the land. See a small family cemetery, 19th-century barn and an old fashioned spring house, then get a glimpse of settlers’ daily lives in a small restored cabin. Enjoy a relaxed nature walk with a guide that brings the Smoky Mountains’ distinctive wildlife, plants and geology to life at every turn.

If you’re looking for an adventure that puts you high in the sky with 360-degree views of the Great Smoky Mountains, this Gatlinburg Mountaintop Zipline and Sky Bridge Experience is just for you. Along with six opportunities to zipline high above the treetops, you’ll also get to go on four sky bridges and rappel onto the end platform. Plus, an ATV ride to the top of the mountain is included to make for an easy and fun time.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for its incredible wildlife diversity, rich cultural history, and beautiful views. Experience the park for yourself while learning about the local ecosystem and culture on this moderate 4-hour guided hike with a professional naturalist. All guides are certified Wilderness First Responders to ensure not only your safety, but also your peace of mind.

Take a hike through the Great Smoky Mountains when you book this half-day tour from Gatlinburg. Join your dedicated guide for a trek to Clingmans Dome, hiking through the highest section of the Appalachian Trail. Learn about the local fauna and flora as you walk and enjoy unparalleled views of the surrounding area from the observation tower at the top.

Rather than exploring an unfamiliar environemnt on your own, explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park on a small-group hike that takes you deep into the forest and along a pristine mountain river. You'll also see two waterfalls and learn all about the flora and fauna from your naturalist guide.

With this tour, you’ll go home saying you’ve hiked the Appalachian Trail. After meeting up with your guide, you’ll head on foot to some of the Great Smoky Mountains’ wildest geologic fomations, through dense spruce forests, and up to the other-worldly vistas on Anakeesta Ridge. You’ll visit a trail shelter and—the piece de resistance—stumble upon a hidden mountain meadow for panoramic views.

A walking tour is a good way to explore a new city but kick it up a notch with this app-led zombie scavenger hunt. Explore Gatlinburg, Tennessee, find survival objects, and complete zombie-themed tasks all in one go. Collect as many points as you can and compete with other teams around the country to get to the number one ranking.

Solve challenges, score points, and learn all about Gatlinburg as you embark on this private city scavenger hunt. You won’t need to stick to a guide or a large tour group. Instead, work with your private party at your own pace to collect objects around town. Know you have an interactive live host for around two hours if you get stuck or have any questions along the way.

Solve challenges, score points, and learn all about Gatlinburg as you go on this private city scavenger hunt. You won’t need to stick to a guide or a large tour group. Instead, work with your private party at your own pace to collect objects around town. Know you have an interactive live host for around two hours if you get stuck or have any questions along the way.

“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 Native Indians were still using the land. This area was a large mountain community. We will have the opportunity to see physical structures used for farming, cemeteries, and beautiful streams along the way.

Discover the sights around Gatlinburg, Tennessee without the need for a tour guide with this app-led scavenger hunt. The objective of the game is to solve challenges and perform tasks to gain points and win the hunt. Each item you find awards you points and a remote host is on standby to help you with any questions.

On this hike a knowledgeable guide will take you down the famous Appalachian Trail to one of the best views in the entire Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Along the way guests will learn about the history of the early settlors in the mountains, the flora and fauna of the Southern Appalachians, and the founding of the most visited national park in the country.

Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play anywhere of your choosing. Explore the city and look for holiday related items, both traditional and not so traditional. Take a photo through the app to score points for your scavenger hunt team. Perform fun, holiday challenges that will bring laughter to your team. See your score on the leaderboard compared to other teams from all over. Holly Jolly Hunt is guaranteed to provide lasting holiday memories. Whether you play with friends, family, or even co-workers, Holly Jolly will put a smile on your face for the rest of the year!

Get ready for a full day of hiking and explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a naturalist guide on this small-group excursion from Gatlinburg. Follow your guide along rugged terrain as you make your way to a towering waterfall deep in the old-growth forest. Along the way, admire the giant trees, moss-covered boulders, and the West Prong Little Pigeon River.

The Smoky Mountains are one of the most popular sites for hiking in North Carolina. Enjoy more than a simple walk in the woods when you choose this guided tour led by a professional naturalist. Together, you’ll wander through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, taking in all of its beauty. The diverse landscape leads you to waterfalls, ancient forests, and crystal clear mountain streams.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote and interactive live host to assist and encourage you through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 500 cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures include a tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, learning tool, and social experiment! Guests get to discover our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture challenges-for points! Regardless of their score, they enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard. They can race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors with them that day. Get ready to learn, discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your OWN!

For the curious traveler who wants more from their travels, this fall foliage tour can’t be beat. Following your guide—a biologist, ecologist, or park ranger—you’ll get a deeper understanding of this gorgeous area, walking or hiking through the scenic Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Get ready to learn, have fun, and scout out some brilliant autumn color and incredible Smoky Mountain views.