Five Family-Friendly Things to do in Sevierville, TN

Five Family-Friendly Things to do in the Smoky Mountains of Sevierville, TN

Located within a day’s drive of over three-quarters of the nation’s population, this easy-to-reach destination offers a variety of dad-friendly and family-friendly activities.

1) Floyd Garrett’s Muscle Car Museum www.musclecarmuseum.com

Experience a collection of muscle cars totaling over nine million dollars. Everything from Big Block Chevys and Mopars to Shelby Mustangs, rare engines and specialty cars; like a 1940 Ford Coupe that was confiscated for running moonshine. A muscle car lover’s favorite, this museum has been featured on TNN’s Motor Trend, Shadetree Mechanic, Speedvision, My Classic Car, Super Chevy Magazine and Muscle Car Review.

2) NASCAR SpeedPark www.nascarspeedpark.com

Fulfill a need for speed with 8 thrilling tracks from the kid friendly Baby Bristol to the Smoky Mountain Speedway where guests must be 16 years of age with a valid state-issued license and at least 64” tall to ride in the 5/8 scale NEXTEL Cup style cars. Guests without a driver’s license who are 54” tall can also experience the Smoky Mountain Speedway track in a Rookie car - which doesn’t go as fast.

3) Tennessee Museum of Aviation www.tnairmuseum.com

Take to the skies at this aviation museum which features flyable war bird aircraft. This mega-museum features an ever-changing cast of aircraft from Russian MiGs and Thunderbolts to the PBY Catalina. Better still, the museum is located at Sevierville’s airport so plane owners can make impromptu flights around Sevierville. If the Tennessee Museum of Aviation inspires dad to see the Smoky Mountains from the sky, try a flying tour with Scenic Helicopter Tours.

4) The outdoors are calling so make sure you have the right gear. With Sevierville stores like the all-new Bass Pro Outdoor World and Orvis Company Store it’s easy to get outfitted for a day hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains or fishing on Sevierville’s very own Douglas Lake. Dad can also visit the 88,000 square foot knife showroom at Smoky Mountain Knifeworks and even look through the National Knife Museum which is housed there. basspro.com; orvis.com; smokymountainknifeworks.com

5) Sevierville’s best treasure is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America’s most visited national park and the only one that is absolutely free to enter. This 800 square mile park is an International Biosphere Reserve and contains over 10,000 discovered species. Programs like Smoky Mountain Field School help everyone learn more about the amazing diversity in the Great Smoky Mountains. While there, enjoy fishing, hiking, horseback riding or even a simple picnic under the sun.

For more info about Sevierville - call the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce at 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) or go online to www.VisitSevierville.com