Nine Attractions Under $15 Prove That Bargains Are Exciting
by Jeff on July 30, 2009
in Attractions, Communities
The Tennessee Museum of Aviation opened in mid-December 2001. The 50,000 sq. ft. facility is located right beside the 5,500 ft. runway at the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT). Photo by Tennessee Museum of Aviation
The folks at the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce have put together a list of nine exciting things you can do in the area that are under $15. For a complete list of area attractions (which are ALL a great value), check out the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce for more information on these low cost activities and many more.
9) Cool off with a float down the river! River Romp (Tube All Day $12.00 per person, ask about group, active military and first responder discounts)
8) Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Petting Zoo – Zebras, Camels & Reindeer, Oh My! website (Adults $9.95; 3-12 $4.95; 0-2 $.05)
7) Tennessee Smokies Baseball – Sevierville’s own AA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs managed by Hall-of-Famer Ryne Sandberg opens the season at Smokies Stadium on April 15. Tennessee Smokies (Adults $7-$9; Kids/Seniors $6-$8)
6) Forbidden Caverns – See the largest known wall of rare cave onyx while taking the hour-long walking tour of this spectacular cavern which has been a hideout for Native Americans and Moonshiners. Forbidden Caverns (Adults $13.99; 5-12 $7; 4 and under FREE)
5) Floyd Garrett’s Muscle Car Museum – The largest collection of Muscle Cars ever assembled! Floyd Garrett’s Muscle Car Museum(Adults $8.95+ tax; 8-12 $3; under 8 Free)
4) Rainforest Adventures – Spectacular snakes, brainy birds and lots of Lemurs (“Madagascar” fans say they like to “Move It! Move It!). Check out the all new Aussie Walkabout as well with a walk-in aviary, kangaroos, and emus. Rainforest Adventures (Adults $11.99; 3-12 $6.99; Seniors $9.99; 3 & Under Free)
3) Tennessee Museum of Aviation – Flyable warbird aircraft fill this museum (and often the sky around it). Check out historically significant pieces (such as the Jimmie Doolittle Medal of Honor) and memorabilia from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf War presented in a patriotic atmosphere. Also interesting: a roadster believed to have been made especially for Amelia Earhart. Tennessee Museum of Aviation (Adults $12.75; 60+ $9.75; 6-12 $6.75; Under 6 free)
2) Scenic Helicopter Tours – Take a quick flight for as little as $10 (longer flights also available – complete price list online) Scenic Helicopter Tours
1) Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini Golf – Putter around at one of three courses where animatronic animals are all too happy to comment on your golf swing! (865) 428-1699 (Adults $9.99; 5-11 $7.99; Under 5 $2.99).
