Gatlinburg Family Attractions — Aquarium, SkyLift & More
Gatlinburg has a dense concentration of family attractions on the downtown strip and in the surrounding mountains.
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
The most-visited aquarium in the Eastern US — underwater tunnels, touch tanks, penguin encounters, and a 340-foot glass tunnel through a shark tank. The jellyfish gallery is mesmerizing. Allow 2-3 hours.
Gatlinburg SkyLift & SkyBridge
The SkyLift takes you 500 feet above downtown to the summit, where the SkyBridge — North America’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge (680 feet) — spans a valley with a glass floor section in the middle. The views are spectacular.
Ober Gatlinburg
A year-round amusement park and ski area accessible by aerial tramway from downtown. Winter: skiing and ice skating. Summer: alpine slide, water raft ride, wildlife encounter, and scenic chair lift. The tramway ride itself is worth it for the views.
Anakeesta
A mountaintop theme park with a canopy walk through old-growth trees, zip lines, a mountain coaster, and craft shops. Accessed by chondola (combination chairlift/gondola) from downtown. The treehouse village is beautifully designed.
Vacation Deals
💰 Save on Your Gatlinburg Stay
Qualified visitors can stay at resort-quality properties in Gatlinburg for a fraction of the retail rate — in exchange for attending a 90-to-120-minute vacation ownership preview.
Call (888) 988-2256 — Check Availability
Must be 26+, meet household income requirements, and attend a presentation about vacation ownership. No obligation to purchase. Full details →
View Gatlinburg Timeshare Promotions →