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Things to do in Great Smoky Mountains

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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 2001 reviews

Private, guided horseback rides

Enjoy a private horseback ride through our 52-acre estate, tailored to your level. Please note that we do have a 260 LB weight limit.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 243 reviews

Fly over Douglas Lake and view the Smoky Mountains

Take a scenic 16-mile ( 8 minutes) helicopter tour across lakes, rivers, and mountain views. Guests purchasing a single ticket will be paired with another group. Scheduled times may vary.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews

Smoky Mountain Waterfall & Mile High View Safari

Experience mile-high views & Smoky Mountain Waterfalls. Explore Elk and other wildlife habitat on a guided 3 hour SxS safari through the Great Smoky Mountains rich with Cherokee history and legend

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1055 reviews

The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience

History and culture of Appalachian wine and moonshine with a walk and exclusive tastings.

5 out of 5 average rating, 196 reviews

Create your very own stained glass project

Learn the copper foil technique in a fun, casual studio setting.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

Safari Jeep Cherokee Thc Dispensary Tours

Where 42O Merges with the Cherokee wilderness high in the Smokies.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviews

Fontana Lake Pleasure Cruise

See a side of the park 13 million others won't.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 294 reviews

Premium Guided 2hr Fluffy Scottish Highland Cows

PREMIUM Families & couples love to learn, pet, groom, & take selfies with cows while experiencing our self-sustaining fluffy cow farm. Feeding is optional. Farm Stays www.airbnb.com/p/cedarpondfarms

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviews

Explore Downtown Knoxville

Discover hidden sights, local coffee shops, and unique ice cream flavors.

5 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviews

Smoky Mtn Safari Jeep Elk Adventure

An incredible wilderness adventure in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cherokee

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U-pick Flowers by the Pond at Cedar Pond Farms

Self-guided flower-picking along the Cedar Thicket Path, fill your basket with zinnias, cosmos, & sunflowers, return to the corral garage for an optional gift shop visit & purchase gelato or coffee.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Meet miniature goats on a hillside farm

Pet Nigerian Dwarf goats, sheep and bunnies with a small-scale farmer, and hear barnyard stories while you walk through the pens.

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Barista 101 Class for Espresso, Lattes, & More

Learn how to be a barista, learn coffee terms, ways to make different coffee drinks, & even some cultural coffee drinks from other countries. Learn what is good and bad about barista skills.

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Mini Self-Guided Fluffy Cow Experience

Visit our family farm Corral Garage, pet, visit, optionally feed mini donkeys & Highland cows, then stroll fence lines to a quiet catfish pond. Optionally, you can add on in-season flower picking.

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Gather fresh farm eggs & make a country breakfast

Walk to the chicken barn to collect & wash duck & chicken eggs, then mix pancake batter, pull biscuits from the oven, finish white gravy, & plate bacon at a shared farm table. A true farm experience.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Surf the Smokies

An outdoor experience like no other, come surf Douglas Lake on an electric hydrofoil! An instructor will guide you through how to use the board. Afterwards, you have up to 1.5 hours to surf Douglas!

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Knoxville Beignets, Coffee, Sweet Treats & More

Savor beignets, macarons, lemon cookies, and warm biscuits as you explore Market Square, Strong Alley, and Gay Street, diving into Knoxville’s rich history.

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Guided 2hr Painting Highland fluffy cows @farm

Unwind on our Scottish Highland farm with a guided painting session of farm cows led by a professional artist, then indulge in gelato and coffee delights.

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Guided 1h Ducks & Chickens Visit Collect Farm Eggs

Visit and collect fresh chicken and duck eggs, learn how to clean them, and enjoy gelato and coffee farm scratch baked cones from our farm eggs with gelato and coffees.

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Fluffy Cow Farm Photo Shoot with Gelato & Coffee

Farm photos with new Fluffy Friends & Mini-donkeys outside our fences on the farm. This experience includes all high-resolution images available for download. Finish up with sweet Gelato & Coffee.

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