The best family-friendly activities in Gatlinburg for parents and kids (Updated July 2026)

Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
The Moonshine Mountain Coaster is a unique, family-friendly thrill ride that puts you in the driver's seat. Race through the Smoky Mountains on our unique...
$18

Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity
What’s included in the Mountaintop zipline tour? 11 Unique Adventures 6 SIDE-BY-SIDE ZIPLINE RUNS Zip higher and ride longer than ever before on our six...
$130.92

Walk the back roads of Gatlinburg and learn about its haunted history and folklore on this nighttime tour. With a guide, you'll learn how you,...
$42

Follow the sound of rushing water into one of the Smokies’ most refreshing guided hikes. Chasing Waterfalls is perfect for those chasing cascades, waterfalls, streams,...
$100

Slow down beside one of the Smokies’ biggest and among the most beautiful mountain rivers. River Magic is an easy guided walk designed for guests...
$116.50

Autumn color in the Smokies changes by elevation, weather, and timing. Fall Color Quest is designed to follow the best color of the day, whether...
$182.50

Designed for curious kids and families, Exploring Nature with Children turns the forest into a living classroom. This hands-on guided nature walk helps children slow...
$60

Clingmans Dome Hike
On this hike a knowledgeable guide will discuss the plant and animal life of the Great Smoky Mountains as well as the history of the...
$240

Your trip begins at Sugarlands Visitor Center, where you’ll meet your naturalist guide from A Walk in the Woods. From there, we’ll travel up into...
$157.50

Ghosts of Gatlinburg
Uncover the haunted history of Gatlinburg on this family-friendly 90-minute walking tour through one of the most storied corners of the Smoky Mountains. Perfect for...
$31.99

Step away from the busiest park corridors and into a wilder side of the Smokies. Blue Creek Cascades follows brilliant mountain water, whitewater cascades, forested...
$132.50

The River Remembers is an easy guided walk in the more quiet section of the Smokies, along a cascading mountain stream where nature and history...
$100

“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...
$240

Operation City Quest of Gatlinburg is a great way to see the city! Use an app to submit photos of items you find around the...
$12

Crazy Dash scavenger hunt of Gatlinburg, takes you on an adventurous walk around the city. To play Crazy Dash, you'll use an app to collect...
$12

