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ARipley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
  • 88 River Road
    Gatlinburg, TN, 37788
  • +1 865 430 8808
5.0
110+ reviews, 2 sources
Yelp
... Ripley's Aquarium. I'm a fan of the aquatics and have been to aquariums in California and Las Vegas. So far, Ripley's in Gatlinburg ... More Reviews
TripAdvisor
... and I enjoyed this as much as our 7 year old son! The Tunnel in the aquarium was unforgettable- to have huge sharks just laying above you on the tunnel was ... More Reviews

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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River Road
Gatlinburg, TN, 37788

BDollywood

Dollywood
  • 1020 Dollywood Lane
    Pigeon Forge, TN37863
  • +1 865 428 9488
4.0
158+ reviews, 3 sources
Highlights:
concessions-food available, gift shop more
Epinions.com
... us to visit Tennessee and especially Pigeon Forge after they had recently traveled there. By the way they were talking, it sounded like Pigeon Forge was one of the ... More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
... a really good time at Dollywood but probably will not go back. It is very pricey and having 3 kids cost us a fortune. We took my mother and it cost us over $200 just to get in. Now granted once... More Reviews

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Dollywood
1020 Dollywood Lane
Pigeon Forge, TN37863

CCHEROKEE BEAR ZOO

CHEROKEE BEAR ZOO
  • 1204 Tsalagi Road
    Cherokee, NC 28719
  • +1 828 497 4525
Cherokeezoo.com/
... Zoo welcomes you to the Great Smoky Mountains, home and natural habitat for the Black Bear. Although it is rare to see them in the wild, we offer a first hand observation of these beautiful cre... More Reviews

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CHEROKEE BEAR ZOO
1204 Tsalagi Road
Cherokee, NC 28719

DDinosaur Walk Museum

Dinosaur Walk Museum
  • 106 Showplace Boulevard Pigeon Forge
    TN 37863
  • +1 865 428 4003
2.0
23+ reviews, 1 sources
Yahoo! Travel
... DISAPPOINTED WHEN WE VISITED.IT ONLY TOOK A FEW MINUTES TO GO THROUGH THE ENTIRE MUSEUM.I WOULD NOT GO AGAIN.THERE IS ALOT BETTER VALUES IN PIGEON ... More Reviews
TripAdvisor
... money and don't go to the Dinosaur Walk Museum. It's really a waste of money. There are no REAL bones or animals, rather a bunch of paper-mache looking animals. The walls have exposed electrica... More Reviews

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Dinosaur Walk Museum
106 Showplace Boulevard Pigeon Forge
TN 37863

ESOCO GARDENS ZOO

SOCO GARDENS ZOO
  • 3578 Soco Rd. Maggie Valley
    NC, 28751
  • +1 828 926 1746
Westernncattractions.com
... by the guide. Located in beautiful Maggie Valley, NC, Soco Gardens Zoo, is a real treat for young and old alike. Professional guides lead you through this unique zoo and introduce you to all th... More Reviews

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SOCO GARDENS ZOO
3578 Soco Rd. Maggie Valley
NC, 28751

FCATALOOCHEE SKI AREA

CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA
  • 1080 Ski Lodge Road Maggie Valley
    NC, 28751
  • +1 828 926 0285
2.5
2+ reviews, 1 sources
Yelp
... aren't going to have ideal skiing conditions in Western North Carolina.. The slopes in Maggie Valley are icy more often than not... ... More Reviews
Yelp
... I did not try the ski area; just the "Tube World" along the highway. As a South Florida native; I have never seen snow. Well, not ... More Reviews

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CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA
1080 Ski Lodge Road Maggie Valley
NC, 28751

GSOCO GAP TROUT PONDS

SOCO GAP TROUT PONDS
  • 43 Rena Drive Maggie Valley
    NC, 28751
  • +1 828 926 3635
Smokeymountains.net
... are provided. No limit to the amount of fish you may catch. Call for current pricing. Rainbow trout available. Seven days a week: ... More Reviews

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SOCO GAP TROUT PONDS
43 Rena Drive Maggie Valley
NC, 28751

HSanta's Land Theme Park & Zoo

  • Route 1 Box 134-A
    Waynesville, NC 28719
  • +1 828 497 9191
TripAdvisor
... is a great place to take young children (3-8) while in the Cherokee area. The main ride is the Rudi Coaster, but there are several other rides for kids (little boats, cars, etc.). You can ride ... More Reviews
Yahoo! Travel
You can enjoy live theatre, watch the baby bears being fed, ride the ... More Reviews

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Santa's Land Theme Park & Zoo
Route 1 Box 134-A
Waynesville, NC 28719

IRipley's Haunted Adventure

Ripley's Haunted Adventure
  • 908 Parkway
    Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
  • +1 888 240 1358
4.0
52+ reviews, 2 sources
Yahoo! Travel
... was fairly entertaining. I jumped once or twice during the tour.All in all it was above par compared to other haunted houses. ... More Reviews
TripAdvisor
... be better definately, as it is not really really scary but more "neat" than anything. Although I say it is not great, I had to post after reading the two reviews that really gave a bad impressi... More Reviews

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Ripley's Haunted Adventure
908 Parkway
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738

JOber Gatlinburg

Ober Gatlinburg
  • 1001 Parkway
    Gatlinburg, TN 37738
  • +1 865 436 5423
3.0
25+ reviews, 2 sources
Yahoo! Travel
... 8) enjoyed the chair lift and Alpine Slide attraction. $5 per ride is a value. Endured a long wait (40 minutes) to ride the tram back to town. If you ... More Reviews
TripAdvisor
... my stay in Gatlinburg, this place was the most disappointing. With all the money Gatlinburg brings in with tourism, I can't believe they don't renovate or update this place. First of all, keep ... More Reviews

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Ober Gatlinburg
1001 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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