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Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals - Family Fun, Part 3

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Gatlinburg also is host to a wide range of museums that will entertain you and your family. While enjoying your Gatlinburg cabin rentals be sure to check out one of these gems for their interesting, but not quite natural views

The Guinness Book of World Records Museum might provide just the view your looking for with exhibits from the Book of World Records as well as memorabilia from Elvis, the Beatles, the Batmobile, and more.

Guinness Book of World Records Museum
631 Parkway Suite B1
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430 7800

Looking for something to catch your eye, something with a little speed? Then check out the Hollywood Star Cars Museum. With over thirty cars from famous movies and celebrities, there’s something for everyone. Check out The Fast and the Furious, Days of Thunder, Love Bug, or even K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider. You’re bound to find something you’ll enjoy.

Hollywood Star Cars Museum
914 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-2200
www.starcarstn.com

You came to Gatlinburg for the Smoky Mountains, what you didn’t know is you’d be meeting the stars—wax stars that is at the Hollywood Wax Museum. Step into some of your favorite films and TV shows as you party with the celebrities.

Hollywood Wax Museum
903 Parkway, Suite 103
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-1800
www.hollywoodwax.com

If you’re interested in the unique then you’ve found at the world’s only Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum. With rows and rows of shakers to feast your eye on (over 20,000 to be exact) you’re bound to find one that interests you. The gift shop has over 2,000 shakers, spices, and handcrafted jewelry.

Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum
461 Brookside Village Way
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-5515,
www.thesaltandpeppershakermuseum.com

As you’re enjoying your Gatlinburg cabin rentals, remember to pack in the family fun. There’s plenty of memories just waiting to be created! Check out these related posts for more information on making your Gatlinburg vacation wonderful:

  1. Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals - Family Fun, Part 1
  2. Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals - Family Fun, Part 2
  3. Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals - Family Fun, Part 3

Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals - Family Fun, Part 2

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One of the major players in mainstream entertainment in Gatlinburg, TN are the people at Ripley’s. The same people who brought you the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not television show also have attractions all over the nation, including Gatlinburg. While on your stay in one of the many Gatlinburg cabin rentals you may want to consider making a trip out to see one of their many attractions in the area. Ripley’s offers great attractions for the whole family including,

Dip under the sea with a trip to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies to see a tropical rainforest, the ocean realm, Coral Reef with hundreds of the world’s most colorful fish, and Shark Lagoon—the largest exhibit which allows you to walk through a 340-foot path featuring 12 fr. sharks.

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-8808, Toll Free: 888-240-1358
www.ripleysaquariumofthesmokies.com

Do you believe it or not? Well, it will be hard not to after visiting Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum, which holds thousand of interesting and unique specimens. With many exhibits, cartoons, and interactive displays that will provide entertainment for the whole family!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum
800 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5096
www.ripleysgatlinburg.com

Looking for a little history in your family fun? Stop by Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini Golf for a themed course bringing you back to the days of Tennessee hero Davy Crockett. They’re open year round and the course features unique holes and interactive displays. This is a great way to get out of your Gatlinburg cabin rental and enjoy some like entertainment. And if you’re lucky you might even win a free round of play!

Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini Golf
188 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-8851
www.ripleys.com/davy.html

Add a wrong turn in your trip or maybe two. Stop by Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze to wind through a maze of over 100 mirrors. Just do your best to not get lost.

Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze
623 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5096

Love a good movie, but want to feel like you’re there? Jump into Ripley’s Moving Theater for two 4D movies that will have you twisting and turning as you feel the rain, wind, and snow. The Moving Theater features digital surround sound, seats with the capability to move in eight directions, and simulator technology. Both movies are included in one price.

Ripley’s Moving Theater
904 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-9763
www.ripleysmovingtheater.com

This has been the second installment in our series on family fun for your Gatlinburg vacation. Be sure to check out some of our other posts on family fun in Gatlinburg. You can find our additional posts at:

  1. Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals - Family Fun, Part 1
  2. Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals - Family Fun, Part 2
  3. Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals - Family Fun, Part 3

Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals - Family Fun, Part 1

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While you’re enjoying the quietness and solitude of a Gatlinburg cabin rental in the great Smoky Mountains, don’t forget to spark your family with a little excitement as well. Gatlinburg offers a variety of activities and fun for the whole family, from putt putt golf and go-carts to horseback riding and white water rafting. There is always something do and see in Gatlinburg.

If you’re looking for adventure,

Off Road Voyages offers tours past the scenic highways into the backyard of the great Smoky Mountains in an open air Hummer! You could even add on a rafting tour—what better way to add adventure and nature to your stay in Gatlinburg than an Off Road Voyage.

www.offroadvoyages.com

Never experienced an earthquake? What if you could have a taste at nature’s natural world tilt without the disastrous aftermath? Then head for Earthquake—The Ride, a live-action adventure ride for the whole family featuring amazing special effects.

Earthquake The Ride
653 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-9765

Not sure of what would appeal to the whole family? Why not stop by Smoky Mountain Fun? They’ve got something for everyone at two different locations! At Camp Thunder, enjoy indoor go-carts with speeds up to 25mph, an indoor mini golf course, and The Rock Motion Ride, an exciting virtual reality motion ride!

Don’t forget to save some time for their Reagan Terrace Attractions—another fun-filled location! There’s laser tag with four different games, mini golf, bumper cars, and even black light golf! Don’t miss their 3-D movies with five different movies and another motion ride theater offering six different movies. For the younger ones in your family, stop by Play Zone or go look for treasures at Gem Mining.

Smoky Mountain Fun
716 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738,
(865) 436-2326
www.smokymountainfun.com

Each of these adventures offers a nice excursion from the quietness and comfort of your Galtinburg cabin rental. Be sure to check out some of our other posts on family fun in Gatlinburg. You can find our additional posts at:

  1. Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals - Family Fun, Part 1
  2. Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals - Family Fun, Part 2
  3. Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals - Family Fun, Part 3