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Skydive East Tennessee
1640 W Dumplin Valley Rd, New Market, TN 37820
(865) 223-5155
https://www.skydiveet.com/
From their website:
“The Smoky Mountains – #1 Skydiving Center. Experience skydiving in full view of the Smoky Mountains. Friendly staff, panoramic views, and heart-pounding excitement. Come have a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Learn to skydive and experience the world from a whole new perspective. It’s safe, exhilarating, life changing, and absolutely unforgettable. Learn from certified instructors and learn to fly. We’re proud to support the skydiving community at every level. Our drop zone offers the facilities, gear, rigging and camaraderie you need to make every jump count. Come enjoy our beautiful views, friendly vibe, and top-notch support for experienced skydivers.”
Smoky Mountain H2O Sports, LLC
1955 Chestnut Hill Rd, Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 484-9026
https://smokymountainh2osports.com/
From their website:
“The perfect way to enjoy the Lakeside of the Smokies with the most variety of speed options on Douglas Lake. Our 200, 250, and 300 HP Tritoon rentals are the only ones you’ll find on Douglas Lake. East Tennessee boat and Waverunner headquarters. We also have your paddle products! Since we specialize only in boat and Waverunner rentals in East Tennessee, you are guaranteed your best rental experience possible!”
Great Smoky Mountain Eco Tours
1558 Ponderosa Dr, Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 900-5979
https://greatsmokymountainecotours.com/
From their website:
“OUR SMOKY MOUNTAIN TOURS ARE CALLING YOU! Experience the Great Smoky Mountains and East Tennessee like never before! Great Smoky Mountain Eco Tours is the newest transportation and guide service in the Smokies. We offer guests an in-depth look at the history, culture, flora & fauna of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and East Tennessee while practicing the principles of Leave No Trace! Come and see the Smokies through the eyes of Owner/Operator Michael Grasso as he brings 20+ years of Eco Tourism experience to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, its locals and visiting guests!”
Briarwood Ranch Safari Park
255 Briar Thicket Rd, Bybee, TN 37713
(865) 919-5072
https://briarwoodsafari.org/
From their website:
“Briarwood Ranch Safari Park features animals from around the world. On your scenic, four-mile safari through beautiful hills and pasture lands, you will experience animals from six continents. Take plenty of time to study their behavior from the safety of your own car. Be sure to bring your camera. You may want to ride on tractor pulled wagons or enjoy a lazy afternoon in our petting zoo.”
Smoky Mountain Llama Treks
640 Padgett Mill Rd, Cosby, TN 37722
(616) 430-0775
https://smokymountainllamatreks.com/
From their website:
“Experience the Smokies with a Llama Buddy! The Padgett Mill Trail begins at the Smoky Mountain Llama Treks farm where you’ll meet all our friendly llamas. You’ll get to pet them while learning all about their amazing lives. From there, pair off with your new llama buddy and embark on a guided, hour-long (approx.) hike up a forested mountain trail into the foothills of the Smokies.
Meet and greet takes on a whole new meaning when you visit the Smoky Mountain Llama Treks farm! Created for llama lovers who are not hikers, a Smoky Mountain Llama Treks farm visit allows guests to get as up close and personal with the llamas as you like. You’ll meet the llama herd, learn their names and a little bit about their unique personalities. Petting our llamas is always allowed and some of them even like being hugged. If you love animals, you can’t go wrong with this interactive learning experience!”
Forbidden Caverns
455 Blowing Cave Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-5972
https://forbiddencavern.com/
From their website:
“The Greatest Attraction Under the Smokies! 58 Degrees All Year Long! Tennessee is home to the most caves in the United States, with over 8,350 caves registered to date. Forbidden Caverns, located in Sevierville, Tennessee is one of America’s most spectacular caverns. Visitors are provided with an entertaining and educational tour past sparkling formations, towering natural chimneys, numerous grottos and a crystal clear stream. Special lighting effects and well-trained tour guides combine to make this a most enjoyable experience. The trails are well-lighted, with handrails at all necessary points. So what are you waiting for?! Come on by and check out Forbidden Caverns!”
