THE BEST OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN THE SMOKIES

Summer is officially here and the mountains are calling! It’s time to
start planning your Smoky Mountain vacation, and we are here to help
you add a few fun outdoor activities to your itinerary. This week, Crave
Golf Club is breaking down our top 9 outdoor activities to do in the
Smokies for the summer.

Visit Lumberjack Square

Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show

Lumberjack Square is now open and filled to the brim with fun activities for the whole family! The Square houses Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Supper Show,
the most affordable dinner show in Pigeon Forge, the Adventure Park, as
well as a slew of other shops and restaurants. Come watch a show of
world-class lumberjack athletes and then compete in your own lumberjack
competitions at the all-new Adventure Park.

Go Outdoor Mini-Golfing

What better way to spend a warm Summer day than playing mini-golf at Crave Golf Club?
Complete delightfully competitive environments like Rock Candy
Mountain, Bubblegum Garden, and the Jellybean Jungle, filled with
crystalline candy stalagmites, gumball trees, and giant lollipops. Watch
out for the jellybean Crave-men! This exciting course winds its way
from ground level, up a hill and then onto the roof. Get ready for the
best outdoor, mini-golf adventure ever.

Visit the Island

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The Island in Pigeon Forge
boasts affordable family fun all night and all day! The shopping center
is home to more than 60 retail shops, tons of delicious food options,
rides, arcade games galore, a whimsical dancing fountain, live music,
and so much more! Are you in the mood for a little adventure? Check out
one of the tallest attractions in the Southeast — the Great Smoky
Mountain Wheel that stands at an outstanding 200 feet tall!

Go Hiking

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The Great Smoky Mountains are the most visited National Park in the
United States and provide more than 800 miles of trails that range in
difficulty. The best part? Experiencing these scenic panoramic views is
completely FREE!

Spend the Day at Dollywood

Experience the friendliest amusement park in the nation! Dollywood
boasts three 2018 Golden Tickets for Best Shows, Best Christmas Event,
and friendliest park. Dollywood was even rated 5th best amusement park
in the World! Your Smoky Mountain vacation won’t be complete without
exploring 150 acres of award-winning entertainment, over 40 thrilling
rides, and world-class dining. Looking to cool off a little bit on a hot
summer day? Check out Dollywood Splash Country as well.

Go Watch a Smokies Baseball Game

Take me out to the ball game! Spend your evening snacking on some
Cracker Jacks and a stadium dog at a Tennessee Smokies Baseball Game!
The season extends until mid-September and ticket prices start at $7.50 —
making this an affordable outing for the whole family. You can check
out their schedule here.

Go Rafting

This is the perfect activity for the adrenaline junkies out there.
Spend a day on the water at one of the many rafting attractions located
along the Little Pigeon River! The six highest-rated rafting attractions
in the Smokies are as follows; Rafting in the Smokies, Smoky Mountain Outdoors, River Rat, Big Creek Expeditions, Wildwater LTD, and Rip-Roaring Whitewater Adventures!

Go Horseback Riding

Spend the day sightseeing on a guided horseback tour. No riding
experience is necessary and this activity is fun for all ages! Five of
the highest rated stables in the Smokies includes; Sugarlands, Five Oaks, Walden Creek, Cades Cove, and Deer Farm.

Explore Climbworks

Last but certainly not least, check out the #1 rated zipline in
Tennessee! Climbworks has held this #1 rating for nearly a decade and
continues to gain worldwide recognition. Climbworks offers two
world-class ziplines and Gatlinburg’s only “true” mountain biking! You
can find out more about Climbworks here.

Do you plan on coming to the Great Smoky Mountains this summer? We
hope you check out some of these amazing attractions and make lots of
priceless memories with your loved ones. Shoot us an email to
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