things to do in Jefferson City, TN

Take the wheel and explore mountain roads on your own route

Dinner, gospel music, and a holographic Prodigal Son musical

Experience a smooth first taste of helicopter flight

Taste moonshine, wine, and cider at 7 stops, plus a Moonshine History Museum visit

Roll down three water-filled tracks, from shared rides to a solo zigzag course

Rent a UTV for 3 hours and choose your own trail

Chase Smoky Mountain fall color with a local guide (Oct–mid Nov)

Ride a jet boat to see Douglas Dam on the French Broad River

Ride a guided jet boat on the French Broad River to a riverside cave

See big illusions and comedy in this 2-hour family show

See singers, dancers, and variety acts live in a 2-hour show

Ride six ziplines for mountain views from up to 300 feet high

Meet, pet and learn about a friendly llama herd

Relive Red Skelton’s classic characters, comedy, and pantomime

Grand-scale illusions, comedy, and sleight of hand with Terry Evanswood

Share lake and mountain views on a helicopter flight for two

Explore Cades Cove's history, wildlife, and mountain scenery in a heated Jeep

Choose your UTV and set out for a full day of Smoky Mountain-area exploration

Explore Cades Cove and beyond with a UTV built for cargo

Cruise Pigeon Forge and nearby scenic roads in a street-legal 4-seat UTV

Boat tour to Seven Islands State Birding Park with Great Smoky Mountains views

Gear up for a paintball session with rental equipment, 100 rounds and all-day air

See singers, dancers, and variety acts in a 2-hour show for all ages

Investigate a historic Tennessee mill after dark and draw your own conclusions