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    Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster

    4.2 (103 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Dave L.

    Purchased tickets on Groupon. Ride was very short compared to other mountain coasters I've ridden.

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    Katherine L.

    My 13-year-old son had a wonderful time riding the mountain coaster and glider. We went on the coaster twice and the glider once, he enjoyed the coaster more. The views are beautiful, the staff was great, professional, and they even let us walk up with our dogo during slow hours. It was a pleasure! They offer pictures for you to purchase after your ride, beverages and some apparel. Also it's great if you come early because you can come back for discounted rides later in the evening and enjoy the lights and visit their other location as well. We'd come back again in the future.

    Megan T.

    Check Groupon or a coupon book for discounts before you go. After a $3 off coupon, it was $29 for 2 adults. We went on Saturday at noon and there was no wait for a coaster. The ride was fun, but I felt like it was a little short. They send you a video of your ride for free, but my coaster wasn't equipped with a camera. At the end, they offer you for $5 another ride to use within 3 days. That may be worth it if you're in town for several days. Do a night and day ride.

    Ying C.

    We had great fun here. We bought the one our wristbands to have unlimited ride within an hour. That's the best deal. We went early around 10:30. Very few people were there, no waiting time. We had 7 rides for each of us for the wristbands. The kids enjoyed so much fun. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely recommend Rowdy Bear Mountain. The coaster is way better than the runner rail in Anakeesta. No need to wait long time if you go there before noon. And the price is reasonable. We tried the glider as well. I like the coaster better

    Sophia B.

    I had an amazing time! We stumbled across this park through a flyer and coupon so we decided to pull right in. At first approach the parking lot was empty and it looked cheesy. My friends wanted to leave but I said we haven't even went inside lol. Upon entrance we were immediately greeted with a warm smile and friendly hello. The rep was thorough and nice. We ordered tickets and took the elevator to the second floor. The carts were fun as we all lined up to race. The only downfall I noticed was that they didn't state a disclaimer that if you're too close to a cart it'll brake for you. I mean duh I knew that because they had signage of no bumping carts. But I'm staying this because had I known I wouldn't have went behind someone who went slow the entire time (because she's afraid of heights) and made the ride not as enjoyable. I eventually went first the second go round and I went full speed!! It was fun and they also snap pictures of you which is cool and memorable. I wish there were more rides but I have a Six Flags in my backyard so it was fun for a getaway. Oh and my friends did the zip line and said it was dope!!! I highly recommend just based off the staff alone!!!

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    Amazing time! I'm not a roller coaster fan but this was an amazing ride that you could control!!! Worth the views for sure!!!

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    Our favorite place in Tenn for fun! Staff is so nice and friendly! You get to do way more here for the money!!! More bang for your buck!

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    Really would be a 3-Star, but the workers earned them a 4. The coasters are expensive for what you get, but it was a little fun.

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    This place was great for teens. You cannot see it all from the road. We got the 3 rides. They had a blast.

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    Expensive for a short ride. Thrilling for sure! The laser guns were lame imp but my so liked them.

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    Anakeesta - Treetop Bridge

    Anakeesta

    3.7(990 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    We love Anakeesta, especially in the fall during their Bear Variam Festival (highly recommend you…read moreget a beer tour passport if you are a beer/cider drinker). We've gone two years in a row (2024 and 2025) and even between the years it seems that there is more to offer. Plan to be there all day, especially if you have small children. There is so much for them to do, climb, and explore which is nice so you can enjoy your drink while they play. All the kids areas are secure too so you won't lose them or worry about them falling down the mountain. Our kids LOVE the slide and birdhouse climbing area. There's a stage for live entertainment close by which we really enjoyed. Lots of food options all over however we really enjoy the lookout mountain restaurant and you have to get ice cream for dessert afterwards. Transportation up the mountain is either by their Ridge Rambler (open bus with no windows so dress accordingly) or the skyline with both open and closed cars (runs really slowly and usually a LONG line). I highly recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance because even though that option is available, many do not opt for it and would rather stand in a VERY LONG line to purchase tickets and then get in line for the skyline. If you purchase in advance and opt to ride the bus like we do, wait time is very minimal and you can bypass most of the line which is a huge plus. (also, the waiting area is by 2 private restrooms in case you need to go before boarding). Even though it's busy, everything is so spread out that it's not crowded which is super nice. Plan to take a backpack to carry items as you will stay on the mountain and it's not easy to go back and forth to the car (could but will take time), plus, it's nice to have in case it's chilly and hot later so you can store clothing layers. Currently, Anakeesta is closed until March for remodels and they've shared ideas and things to come which all look like great additions. We can't wait to go again this fall 2026 to enjoy all the new amenities. Highly recommend for all ages!

    Cool place. 50% of it isn't open this spring... no ski lift. No zip lining. Sky trek is half…read moreclosed. LOTS of stairs. Seriously LOTS. If mobility is limited, keep this in mind. Cool play areas for kids. Several dining options. Gem mining. Mountain coasters. Mountain coasters line is usually 20min longer than they say it is. Waiter will charge you $4 unexpectedly for a to-go cup for your drink. Feels like the kind of place where you end up being nickel and dimed. Wanted to love it but it's just ok.

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    Anakeesta - Bourbon and Ginger Beer

    Bourbon and Ginger Beer

    Anakeesta - Swinging Bridges entrance

    Swinging Bridges entrance

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    Ober Mountain

    Ober Mountain

    2.5(802 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    I visited Ober Mountain in early January of this year and spent 2 days enjoyng activities…read more The first day consisted of participating in the fun pass, which gave us a list of activites we could do on the mountain like going to the zoo, ice skating, ice bumper cars, scenic lifts, etc. As an adult, the pass felt a little underwhelming but I can imagine a kid enjoying their time with this pass. I would recommend that you find a groupon/deal to get it at a cheaper rate rather than the usual $50/ticket they offer it for because I genuinely do not think it is worth the $50. I would definitely NOT recommend the fun pass for adults, but would for children (at the discounted price). Our second day on the mountain, we went snowboarding and that was a very fun time for my group and I. Ober has snow machines, so it is not real snow and instead is icy, artificial snow. I can imagine during the colder season, it may be softer and covered much more. I went in early January for reference. The employees are very nice with helping you strap in boots and understanding how to strap into board as well. I decided to do a lesson, which I would recommend for anyone who has not snowboarded before. Although I enjoyed my time, I do agree that it is fairly pricy, considering the size of the mountain compared to other resorts I have seen. I understand the weather determines which lifts are avaliable but the "snow" was ice, no where near snow texture. I think a day of snowboarding would cost roughly $150+ here for day pass and gear rental. My downsides for Ober are the price, the fun pass, and the snow.

    We visited Ober Mountain and had a really fun and memorable experience as a family. We had already…read morepurchased our Fun Pass tickets, and redeeming/printing them at the kiosks was quick and easy. One of the highlights was riding the Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway up and down the mountain--it was truly an experience in itself with amazing views. Once at the top, there was plenty to do. The kids loved the carousel and rode it multiple times every time we passed by. We also enjoyed the ice bumper cars, the wildlife habitat, and visiting Gatlinburg SkyLift Park. One of the most magical moments of the day was when it started snowing during our SkyLift ride--it was absolutely beautiful and something we won't forget. It was definitely very cold, but the scenery made it completely worth it. Unfortunately, the mountain coasters were closed due to the rain turning into snow, but there were still plenty of other activities to enjoy. The only thing I wish we had gotten to do was ice skating--the line and wait time were just too long before we had to leave. Overall, it was a very fun experience that everyone in our family enjoyed. We would definitely visit again!We visited Ober Mountain and had a really fun and memorable experience as a family. We had already purchased our Adventure Pass tickets, and redeeming/printing them at the kiosks was quick and easy. One of the highlights was riding the Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway up and down the mountain--it was truly an experience in itself with amazing views. Once at the top, there was plenty to do. The kids loved the carousel and rode it multiple times every time we passed by. We also enjoyed the ice bumper cars, the wildlife habitat, and visiting Gatlinburg SkyLift Park. One of the most magical moments of the day was when it started snowing during our SkyLift ride--it was absolutely beautiful and something we won't forget. It was definitely very cold, but the scenery made it completely worth it. Unfortunately, the mountain coasters were closed due to the rain turning into snow, but there were still plenty of other activities to enjoy. The only thing I wish we had gotten to do was ice skating--the line and wait time were just too long before we had to leave. Overall, it was a very fun experience that everyone in our family enjoyed. We would definitely visit again!

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    Ober Mountain - The top of the scenic sky chair lift.

    The top of the scenic sky chair lift.

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    Ghost Walk of Gatlinburg

    Ghost Walk of Gatlinburg

    4.0(8 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    We got ghosted on a ghost tour!…read more I would give this place 0 stars if I could - this is not a reputable company despite the positive reviews on other websites. My friend and I had some time to kill before the rest of our group arrived, so we decided to book a ghost tour at 8:30 PM. Booking was pretty easy and quick via a third party site - the site did mention that we would be notified if the tour was cancelled due to not enough seats being booked. We booked the tickets around 4 PM that day, but didn't receive any notification that the tour had been canceled, so we headed towards the meet up spot around 8:00 PM. The instructions said to meet by 8:15 PM at the Dolly Parton statue near the courthouse to avoid any issues with traffic/parking. My friend and I arrived at 8:10 PM but no one else was around aside from a couple of tourists taking pictures of the statue. 8:15 PM rolled around and the tour guide was nowhere in sight.. We still did not receive any communication about the tour being canceled (we even received a couple of text messages reminding us of the upcoming tour time) so we decided to wait until 8:30 PM to see if maybe the tour guide was running a little late. 8:30 PM rolls around and the tour guide never arrived. We tried calling the phone number on their website but the number is disconnected. Their email address also does not work and was undelivered, so there's no way to contact this company. We gave them the benefit of the doubt and waited for 5 more minutes before deciding to leave. The company had the audacity to send an automated text message after the tour asking us to rate the experience. A huge disappointment as we were looking forward for a fun night. There were other ghost tours we could have booked, but we chose this place due to the good reviews and proximity to our Airbnb. DO NOT (BOO)K.

    tour was cancelled last minute and they have not refunded me for over a week. don't waste your…read moremoney!

    Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - Penguins were awesome!!

    Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

    4.2(953 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    This aquarium came highly suggested by a coworker of mine who is from the area. I'm so happy she…read moresuggested it because it was an awesome experience! With plenty of children around me clearly enjoy enjoying every second while in this aquarium, it's also clear that the adults and parents had something they could enjoy as well! The amount of species were really impressive! I certainly walked away learning a lot about the limitless life in our oceans- from favorite species like clown fish to unique/ "not so frequently seen" species like cool sea dragons that resemble floating kelp. We were able to see the entirety of the aquarium in about two hours, and the layout of the aquarium is great with a clear path to make it all the way through. Honorable mention to the awesome saw sharks. I actually don't know if that's their actual name, but there're nose kind of resembles a saw and they are so cool during the automated walkway through the tunnel of sharks and fish. It was so bizarre to just look up and see huge sharks right above me!! I was also really impressed with the amount of space these animals have. I know that zoos and aquariums can get a bad rep, but these animals really do seem very taken care of and happy in a simulated natural environment. I like how they included the water treatment room as a part that people can see because obviously these animals require very strict water treatment plans in order to keep them thriving. The penguin station was also one of our favorites!!! It was so cool to be able to crawl through a tube "into" their enclosure in a dome like clear glass and be surrounded by penguins!!! You can read the names on their flipper bands to tell them apart, and you can really get up close to see the differences in their beaks or features. I thought that was so cool. I liked the amount of cool snacks and beverages available too! I got a frozen peach lemonade that was so yummy. We were here during off peak time, but it was still very busy. It's a very popular attraction. I know they also offer some packages to if you're coming with family or friends and you'd like to do more than one Ripley related experience you can buy a pack at a discount at the teller. Don't forget to take advantage of your military or first responder discounts if possible while you're here!

    Well, of all the entertainment in this town, this is definitely one of the better kept and…read moremaintained businesses. The Ripley's franchise is more about popularity than content, so I have mixed feelings about my visit. As an adult visiting with no children, I found it interesting yet a bit boring. I did see things very well displayed, and I enjoyed walking under the water tank with sharks, but I wasn't totally immersed and entertained. But it was cool. The hefty price tag is definitely a deterrent to visit, but like I said, I am visiting and I need to spend my money somewhere. I would not recommend this to another adult. If you are visiting with kids and family, this place offers lots of fun, especially for kids. There are lots of fun facts and interactive exhibits, plus a nice playground and food and stuff. Plan your visit accordingly.

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    Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - Family photo.  They offer photo packages

    Family photo. They offer photo packages

    Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - Outside entrance

    Outside entrance

    Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - My kids In the huge chair

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