By Barbara Dunlap
Gatlinburg, Tennessee, doesn't just offer something for everyone--it has an abundance of almost everything. You can just go for the natural beauty (imagine an aerial ride over the Smoky Mountains), or you can take in the dozens of man-made attractions including Ripley's fun centers, miniature golf, museums and more. A good place to start is the Gatlinburg Attractions Association, which explains all the fun in detail (see Resources).
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Step 1
Enjoy a $10 discount when you visit three of the many Ripley's attractions in Gatlinburg. They include the Moving Theater, Aquarium of the Smokies, Davy Crockett Mini-Golf, Mirror Maze, Haunted Museum and Believe It or Not! Museum. The three-attraction ticket is available at all of these locations (see Resources).
Step 2
Check out the fun Hollywood Star Cars and Hollywood Wax Museums. You can find discounted tickets for these and other Gatlinburg attractions on the Smoky Mountain Navigator website (see Resources).
Step 3
Play miniature golf to your heart's content in Gatlinburg--the more you play, the more you save. Individual tickets usually cost $9 to $10, but at Old Gatlinburg Golf & Games, you can play unlimited golf for up to 10 days for $15.99; at Treasure Quest Golf, the second game is half off. At some courses, such as Circus Golf, you can combine a round of mini golf with another activity for a discounted price.
Step 4
Take in a show at The Comedy Barn, Black Bear Jamboree, Cirque de Chine, Sweet Fanny Adams and several other theaters in Gatlinburg and nearby communities. Some theater websites offer coupons, and you can find other discounts on reservation websites (See Resources).
Step 5
Get a discount to enjoy the scenic beauty around Gatlinburg. Reservation websites offer reduced rates on rafting, aerial tramway rides and more (see Resources).
Resources
About the Author:
Barbara Dunlap is a freelance writer in Oregon. She was a garden editor at "The San Francisco Chronicle" and she currently specializes in travel and active lifestyle topics like golf and fitness. She received a master's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has been a Knight Foundation Fellow.
