Posts Tagged ‘Attractions’

Zipline Tours at Adventure Park

Friday, September 24th, 2010

Zipline

Interested in a thrilling new experience? In the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains is Adventure Park at Five Oaks – featuring an exhilarating zipline tour. Zipline is one of the fastest growing attractions. Be prepared to spend two hours of adrenaline-pumping excitement as you zip, fly, and soar through the canopy of trees at speeds up to 50mph.

To start off there will be a safety demonstration with the certified tour guides. For safety, participants wear gloves, a hat, and a harness to ride the 6 different ziplines. At each tower there are panoramic views that display the breath-taking beauty of the Smoky Mountains. The highest point in the course is over 65 feet in the air, and the zipline is 2,000 feet long. Adding to safety, every harness is attached to a cable at all times. Ziplining is energizing and pure heart-pounding excitement.

Adventure Park Zipling Tours are available day and night. Take pictures of the majestic mountain scenery and the sparkling lights of the night sky and city. A great adventure for individuals, groups, and entire families that is fun and unforgettable!

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Gatlinburg Shark Race

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

Megalodon

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is proud to sponsor the Great Gatlinburg Shark Race on Saturday, September 25.

Join the entertainment at the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza. Live entertainment, food, and the opportunity to win amazing prizes. For $10 a ticket

There will be many amazing prizes. Starting at 3pm, weather permitting, 15,000 rubber sharks will be launched from the Christus Gardens Bridge into the Little Pigeon River. The first several rubber sharks to cross the finish line at the Aquarium Bridge have synchronizing numbers to the winning tickets.

    Winning Prizes Include:

  • Grand Prize $10,000 CASH!
  • 1st Runner-Up 7 day & 6 night Smoky Mountain vacation package
  • 2nd Runner-Up 35 Carat Amethyst
  • 3rd Runner-Up $350 Walmart gift card
  • 4th Runner-Up VIP amusement package for 6 people to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg area attractions
  • 5th Runner-Up VIP amusement package for 6 people to Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg area attractions

Tickets are available at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies and the Gatlinburg Welcome Centers. The Great Gatlinburg Shark Race is a fundraiser for the United Way of Sevier County. When the Presenter makes the final decision the winners will be announced. According to the rules and regulations: must be 18 years old, have a valid drivers license, and do not need to be present to win.

Make plans to visit The Aquarium of the Smokies Shark Race! Your chance to win $10,000!

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New Dollywood Ride- Barnstormer

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

Early flight

New to Dollywood’s attractions is the $5.5 million Barnstormer ride, opening in March of 2011.

Barnstormer is named after the brave aerialists and stunt pilots of the 1920′s. The ride has 2 pendulum arms that seat 32 riders. The ride travels higher on each swing, reaching a speed of 45 mph and a rotation of 230 degrees.

Seated back to back, riders get an amazing view of the park at 81 feet in the air. Seated in the vintage style Barnstormer, the ride is situated among a big red barn that pays tribute to Dolly Parton’s family upbringing.

Including custom designed ADA seating, the height requirement for the Barnstormer is 48 inches.

Around the Barnstormer there is a children’s bi-plane play area and a pig pen water play area.

“I remember my daddy and granddaddy talking about the old barnstormers that used to do all kinds of crazy stunts above the fields where they’d work crops,” Dolly Parton said in a recent press release.

Dollywood has more than 40 rides and attractions. The 1 acre project is currently occupied by the Dreamland Forrest. Barnstormer is next to the Mountain Slidewinder. As one of most visited attractions in Tennessee, this new family thrill ride is sure to be a hit!

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Kick’n Country Music Show

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Kickin Country

New to live entertainment is the Kick’n Country Music Show in Pigeon Forge.

Kick’n Country features country music with lively performances for all generations. Fans get to enjoy award-winning singers perform hit songs from renowned artists such as: Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood and many more.

The performance includes: musicians, dancers, and a comedic performer who is sure to make everyone laugh. Two hours of non-stop celebrated song favorites like “Life is a Highway,” “Save a Horse,” “Redneck Woman,” and “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy.” Adding to the thrill of the show are a variety of refreshments, and alcoholic drinks that are available in the concessions area. There’s nothing like this show in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. An edgy new show that is proving to be an up-and-coming favorite!

The show opens nightly at 8pm Monday through Saturday. Theater location is 2115 Parkway (between traffic lights 0 & 1).

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