Outdoors things to do in Gatlinburg

We rank 31 outdoor things to do in Gatlinburg, United States. The highest scoring is Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity with an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $7 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
31
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
31
From
$7

Outdoors in Gatlinburg compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Gatlinburg by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity85$1232h5/5 (959)
The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg84$461.3h5/5 (375)
The "Classic" National Park Tour82$853h4.9/5 (354)
2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg78$402h4.5/5 (1,218)
Chasing Waterfalls: A Smoky Mountain Guided Hike78$953h4.9/5 (174)
High Points Driving Tour77$853h4.9/5 (140)
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains77$178h4.7/5 (140)
River Magic: An Easy Smoky Mountain Guided Walk73$1093.5h5/5 (48)
Sharing Nature with Children: Hands-On Smoky Mountain Discovery73$552h5/5 (40)
5 Hour Tour of the Mountain Heritage of Cades Cove71$1506h5/5 (28)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Gatlinburg

Outdoors in Gatlinburg: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Gatlinburg?
Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100 from 959 traveler reviews. The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg, The "Classic" National Park Tour, 2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg follow close behind. We rank 31 outdoors experiences in Gatlinburg in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Gatlinburg cost?
Expect around $112 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Gatlinburg Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt from $7, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Gatlinburg for today?
Yes. 31 of the 31 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Gatlinburg currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Gatlinburg?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Gatlinburg, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Gatlinburg?
April to June and October for autumn colour.

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