Things to do in Sevierville for self travelers

WonderWorks will turn your world upside down – literally! Enter this gallery of wonders and beguile your senses with amazing science exhibits, illusions, games, and activities. Zap your friends in frantic laser-tag games, play with light and sound art installations, feel hurricane-force winds, experience the seismic shock of Earthquake Cafe, and more! The emphasis is on fun, based on scientific principles. You'll learn lots of cool science while laughing your way from one area to the next!

Ah, the serene Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Wind whispers through the trees, sunlight twinkles off quiet valley creeks, and... mountain coaster carts hurtle by leaving behind an adrenaline vapor trail! Welcome to the Rocky Top Mountain Coaster – a two-person mountain coaster with a wild side! Snaking around an area of 20 acres, this unique mountain coaster has four drops, numerous hairpin bends, and arguably some of the best scenery of any mountain coaster in the world. Any volunteers? For an extra unique experience, visit after nightfall when the magical lights make this thrill-filled ride even more amazing!

Discover the wonders of Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where you can explore the underwater world and interact with marine life like rays and sea turtles. Get up close to a variety of sea creatures, including sharks, jellies, and eels, while knowledgeable staff offer hands-on experiences and behind-the-scenes encounters. With thousands of marine creatures from over 350 species, this aquarium is a must-visit destination in Gatlinburg.

Want to fly high, flip into an airbag, or dunk like Michael Jordan? TopJump, the first Pigeon Forge trampoline park, is located at the foot of the Smoky Mountains National Park and offers a safe and extreme adventure for people of all ages. Test your acrobatic credentials with open jump areas, the Fire & Ice Ninja Course, basketball, dodgeball, and a kids zone. At TopJump, you'll also find Cliffhanger Challenges. This climbing arena has 21 different climbing lines to test your abilities. There is also a huge arcade, the Sugar Rush Candy Store, and a place for parents to relax and see the whole park.

Get ready to make some virtual magic! Your wand will help you to solve the puzzles in this thrilling, hi-tech fantasy game. Gather up your little pirates and discover the magic that is MagiQuest in an interactive treasure hunt. Look out for the fluttering fairies, mystical creatures, scaly dragons, and more as you complete your quest in the fun-packed Pigeon Forge Castle.

Crave Golf Club’s Rooftop Mini-Golf Course in Pigeon Forge offers 19 holes of adventure and fun as you golf your way through this two-tiered outdoor course. Multi-challenge holes give you more than one way to win as you putt through a fully handicap-accessible, candy-coated wonderland that tests the skill of all ages. 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. Crave’s indoor mini-golf Course weaves you through a dreamland of cliffs made of cocoa, ice cream sculpted canyons, and a safari that is sure to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. Use the Spin Zone to add more fun and increase the difficulty of your game.

Nestled in the foothills of the Smokies sits a ranch with awesome mountain views. Hitch a chairlift ride up the hillside and sit down to some tasty BBQ - ain't nothing like the taste of meat fresh off a grill! You will meet a horse named Maverick, an adorable mini highlander bull called Diesel, and other miniature animals you won't see anywhere else. There's also a talented lineup of entertainment each day, and 6,000 square feet of shopping opportunities! Shop for everything from toys and Christmas decor, to western wear. After all, if you're going to a ranch, you have to dress like a cowboy. Play games, try your hand at roping a steer, and challenge your friends in the SkyLand Shootout BB Gun shooting range. Come hungry because you're about to discover some of the best food anywhere in the Smokies. From the SkyLand Cafe & Bakery to the three delicious-smelling food trucks, there's something for even the pickiest eaters to devour.

Visit XPERIA: Ocean Journey and see underwater areas and sea creatures. Interact with marine animals using advanced digital media, animation, and audio technology. Get a closer view of the ocean's wonders in a new way.