Fall leaf viewing peaks between mid-October and mid-November in Sevierville, Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains, and produces beautiful scenery and great outdoor adventure opportunities. In Sevierville, there are plenty of unique and adventurous ways to view fall leaves!
5) Zip through the mountains! Sevierville zip line attractions offer a unique way to view fall leaves. Adventure Park at Five Oaks features a five zip line course that has guests zipping through trees in the foothills to the edge of the famed Parkway. This course is priced at $40 and is directly across the street from Tanger Five Oaks Factory Outlet Center. www.adventureparkatfiveoaks.com Foxfire Mountain Adventures is another all-new zip line tour featuring seven lines, some stretching 200 feet above the ground. The full seven line course is $95 and will provide three hours of leaf looking adventure. www.foxfiremountain.com
4) Ride horseback through the foothills. Adventure Park at Five Oaks offers guided horseback rides for $19.99. Douglas Lake View Stables provides rides ranging from one half hour to four hours around beautiful Douglas Lake. Prices start at $19.99 per person or choose the one hour special for $29.90 per person and get a souvenir hat and photo. www.douglaslakestables.com
3) Go ATVing! Bluff Mountain Adventures offers ATV tours along beautifully wooded trails to the top of, you guessed it, Bluff Mountain. On a clear day you can see all the way to Kentucky! Prices start at $59.95 (adults) for the mountain top tour. Children must be at least 12 years old to participate. www.bluffmtnadventures.com
2) View the leaves from above with Scenic Helicopter Tours. Take a quick flight over the foothills or venture into Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a birds-eye-view view of the park’s incredible fall foliage. Flights range from $10 per person for an introductory experience to flying over a large portion of the national park (approximately 100 miles) for $395.57. www.flyscenic.com
1) Take a hike in the woods. Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers over 800 miles of maintained trails for a variety of fitness levels. Choose an easy paved trail for a quick stroll with the family or challenge yourself with a hike to the top of Mt. LeConte. Stop at the Sugarlands Visitor Center just inside the park for more information about selecting a trail or visit http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/hiking.htm.
