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May 09, 2025
Don’t let a rainy day on your vacation get you down! There are plenty of things to do in Gatlinburg when it rains. From team-building games to seeing unique sea creatures, there are plenty of things to do where you don’t have to be outside! Here are 5 of the best indoor activities in Gatlinburg for a rainy day.
You might be surprised to learn that there are 3 awesome activities all in one at the Gatlinburg Space Needle – the observation deck of course, but there’s also Arcadia, one of the largest arcades in the Smokies at the bottom, in addition to the family-friendly Impossibilities: Magic, Mindreading, and Mayhem show at the Iris Theater! You can also grab a slice of pizza or a calzone from the Slice Pizza Bakery if you get hungry. The stunning views, plus all the options at this attraction make it one of the best indoor activities in Gatlinburg!
Another one of the best indoor activities in Gatlinburg on a rainy day is Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. This is probably the most popular attraction in the area, and for good reason! People of all ages, from small babies to grandparents, will enjoy walking around the aquarium and seeing all kinds of unique creatures. Play with penguins, touch horseshoe crabs, and travel under Shark Lagoon all while you’re at the aquarium!
If you have any movie lovers in your group, you’ll want to visit the Hollywood Star Cars Museum. Not only is this one of the best indoor activities in Gatlinburg for when it rains, but it's one of the best things to do in Gatlinburg overall! You’ll find all kinds of famous vehicles from TV shows and movies, and yes, they are the real deal! All of the cars at this museum have been used in the films or shows you’ve seen. Some of the most notable ones you’ll recognize include the General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard, the ECTO-1 from Ghostbusters, and the DeLorean from Back to the Future. Don’t miss out on these other museums in Pigeon Forge too!
If your crew is into a variety of things, then you should take them to Gatlin’s Fun Center, another of the top indoor activities in Gatlinburg. This adventure park has all kinds of activities, including indoor blacklight mini golf, bumper cars, laser tag, a mirror maze, and so much more. You can work together to solve puzzles and find clues in the escape rooms, or you can make your way through a laser maze!
The best thing about staying at one of our large cabin rentals in the Smoky Mountains is that you already have all kinds of indoor things to do when the weather isn’t cooperating. Many if not all of our cabins include game tables like air hockey, pool, and shuffleboard, while others may have entire game rooms with multiple tables and arcade games to enjoy! You can also choose from cabins with indoor pools as well as cabins with home theaters, so no one in your group will be bored!
Don’t let a little rain ruin your trip! You can still have a blast at any of these indoor activities in Gatlinburg. Wondering what else you should do when you stay with us? Check out our Freedom Fun Pass for even more ideas!
