Outdoors things to do in Gatlinburg

We rank 20 outdoor things to do in Gatlinburg, United States. The highest scoring is The "Classic" National Park Tour with an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $7 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

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Outdoors in Gatlinburg compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Gatlinburg by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
The "Classic" National Park Tour82$853h5/5 (331)
Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity82$1232h5/5 (913)
The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg81$461.3h5/5 (371)
2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg75$402h4.5/5 (1,208)
High Points Driving Tour75$853h4.9/5 (132)
5 Hour Tour of the Mountain Heritage of Cades Cove69$1506h5/5 (26)
Gatlinburg Ghosts of The Smokies Most Haunted Tour67$261h4.5/5 (263)
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee66$1505h4.9/5 (29)
Grave Intentions Ghost Tour66$351.5h4.9/5 (20)
Smoky Mountains National Park Half Day Fly Fishing66$1634h5/5 (27)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Gatlinburg

Outdoors in Gatlinburg: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Gatlinburg?
The "Classic" National Park Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100 from 331 traveler reviews. Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity, The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg, 2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg follow close behind. We rank 20 outdoors experiences in Gatlinburg in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Gatlinburg cost?
Expect around $118 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. 20 of the 20 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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