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Situated at the northern entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this popular retreat is full of adventure for your group. Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park.

Take in the incredible natural landscapes of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, see black bears and wildflowers, catch the spray from a waterfall or visit Cades Cove. With more attractions than you can squeeze into one trip, your students can also enjoy nearby theme parks, downtown Gatlinburg, museums, shopping and breathtaking outdoor activities along with many great educational opportunities.

 Below are some popular options for your Natural Wonders trip. You can also click on the PDF icon for a download of these features.


Educational Natural Wonder Opportunities

  • Witness the Dazzling Phenomenon Known as the Firefly Synchronized Light Show (May to Mid-June)
  • Soar Through the Trees with World-Class Zipline Experiences
  • Explore Arch Rock, Inspiration Point, Duckhawk Peaks, Cliff Top, and Rainbow Falls in One Epic Hike
  • Discover how Native Americans and Early Mountain Settlers Lived Off the Land.
  • Take on the Slopes at Ober Gatlinburg with Thrilling Skiing, Snowboarding and Tubing
  • Conquer the Rapids with Class-III and Class-IV White Water Rafting Excursions in the Smokies
  • View Wildlife by Mountian Bike in Cades Cove
  • Enjoy the Breathtaking Views from the Clingmans Dome Observation Tower Trail
  • Hike Along the Mountain Streams on the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
  • Explore and Learn About the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Experts
  • Cast Your Line for Some of the Best Trout Fishing in the State
  • Get the Adrenaline Pumping by Seeing the Mountains from a Plane...Then Skydiving Out of that Plane
  • Burst Through the Douglas Lake with an Exhilarating Flyboarding Experience
  • Trek Over Waters and Up Mountains in Thrilling ATV Tours
  • Experience the Best Views as You Glide Over 11,000 Feet Above Gatlinburg in an Aerial Tramway
  • Explore the Mysteries of Caverns in the Greatest Site Under the Smokies

Natural Wonder Attractions

  • Firefly Synchronized Light Show (May to mid-June)
  • Great Smoky Mountain National Park
  • Roaring Fork
  • Mount LeConte
  • Spruce Flats Falls
  • Alum Cave Trail
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns
  • Mount Le Conte
  • Gatlinburg Trail
  • Anakeesta
  • Cataract Falls
  • Ramsey Cascades
  • Grotto Falls Trail
  • Chimney Tops
  • Cades Cove
  • Clingmans Dome
  • NOC Great Outpost
  • Ober Gatlinburg
  • Bullhead Trail
  • Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
  • Mynatt Park
  • Mount Harrison

Other Attractions

  • Ghost Tours
  • Dollywood Theme Park
  • Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park & Ski Area
  • Aquarium of the Smokies
  • Dixie Stampede
  • Gatlinburg Ziplines
  • Smokey Mountain H2o Sports
  • Amazing Mirror Maze
  • HeadCase Escape Adventures
  • Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
  • Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
  • Ripley’s Moving Theatre
  • Ripley’s Aquarium
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle
  • Outdoor Gravity Park
  • Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
  • Indoor Ice Skating
  • NOC Great Outpost
  • Castle Of Chaos
  • The Island
  • Great Pumpkin LumiNights
  • 7D Dark Ride Adventure
  • Adventure Raceway
  • Big Top Arcade
  • Bluff Mountain Adventures
  • Live Shows
  • Forbidden Caverns
  • Gatlinburg Skylift
  • Great Smoky Mountain Wheel
  • The Track Family Fun Center
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Wonder Works
  • The National Quartet Convention
  • Titanic
  • Arcadia
  • Gatlinburg Ziplines


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