Top Tennessee Outdoor Activities

Q: Which Tennessee Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Tennessee Outdoor Activities with Instant Confirmation include: 7-Line Zipline Experience in Sevierville Explore the City of Nashville Sightseeing Tour by Golf Cart Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford Murals of Nashville Instagram Tour by Golf Cart Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Tennessee Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Tennessee Outdoor Activities include Hotel Pickup: Best of the Smokies: Full-Day Private Guided Adventure The Mountains Are Calling Driving Tour to Newfound Gap Fall Color Quest: Smoky Mountain Fall Foliage Hike Private Bike Taxi Tour: Nashville’s Downtown and Hidden Gems Teen Birthday Extravaganza Private Transportation View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Tennessee trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Tennessee Tours. Top 10 Tennessee 2026 Senior-friendly tours Tennessee The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Tennessee Top Day Trips from Tennessee Things to do in Tennessee this summer View all Tennessee Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Tennessee?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Tennessee are: Tennessee Luxury & Special Occasions Tennessee Luxury Tours Tennessee Tours & Sightseeing Tennessee Cultural & Theme Tours Tennessee City Tours View all tour styles in Tennessee →

Axe Throwing Experience with Private Lane and Coach

Voted Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville for Best Bachelorette Activity/Attraction and 2nd Place for Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners. Perfect for date nights, families, birthdays, …More

Nashville, USA

4.9 (36)

Axe Throwing Experience with Private Lane and Coach

Voted Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville for Best Bachelorette Activity/Attraction and 2nd Place for Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners. Perfect for date nights, families, birthdays,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (36)

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$46

Middle Ocoee Whitewater Rafting near Chattanooga, TN

The nation's most-popular whitewater rafting trip offers near-constant excitement from start to finish and is located just below the 1996 Olympic Whitewater Course. Many rafters …More

Chattanooga, USA

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Middle Ocoee Whitewater Rafting near Chattanooga, TN

The nation's most-popular whitewater rafting trip offers near-constant excitement from start to finish and is located just below the 1996 Olympic Whitewater Course. Many rafters...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$57

Sharing Nature with Children: Hands-On Smoky Mountain Discovery

Designed for curious kids and families, Exploring Nature with Children turns the forest into a living classroom. This hands-on guided nature walk helps children slow …More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA

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Sharing Nature with Children: Hands-On Smoky Mountain Discovery

Designed for curious kids and families, Exploring Nature with Children turns the forest into a living classroom. This hands-on guided nature walk helps children slow...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (35)

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$55

A cornerstone of Smokies vacations, the Pigeon is the closest whitewater rafting tour to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. …More

Hartford, USA

4.9 (34)

Upper Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting

A cornerstone of Smokies vacations, the Pigeon is the closest whitewater rafting tour to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (34)

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$60

Adventure Park Ziplining and Climbing in Nashville

Are you ready for the best climbing and zip line adventures Nashville has to offer? Get outside and into our aerial adventure park to experience …More

Nashville, USA

4.8 (33)

Adventure Park Ziplining and Climbing in Nashville

Are you ready for the best climbing and zip line adventures Nashville has to offer? Get outside and into our aerial adventure park to experience...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (33)

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$54

On this hike a knowledgeable guide will discuss the plant and animal life of the Great Smoky Mountains as well as the history of the …More

Gatlinburg, USA

4.8 (26)

Clingmans Dome Hike

On this hike a knowledgeable guide will discuss the plant and animal life of the Great Smoky Mountains as well as the history of the...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (26)

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$230

Smoky Mountains National Park Half Day Fly Fishing

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to some of the best trout fishing in the Southeast. Whether you are a first-timer or a …More

Gatlinburg, USA

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Smoky Mountains National Park Half Day Fly Fishing

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to some of the best trout fishing in the Southeast. Whether you are a first-timer or a...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (26)

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$163

Spend a full day exploring the Smokies your way. Best of the Smokies: Full-Day Private Guided Adventure is customized around your group’s interests, pace, and …More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA

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Best of the Smokies: Full-Day Private Guided Adventure

Spend a full day exploring the Smokies your way. Best of the Smokies: Full-Day Private Guided Adventure is customized around your group’s interests, pace, and...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (22)

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$220

Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk

Discover the enchanting world of rare synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains during a guided night hike. As twilight descends, witness the mesmerizing light …More

Knoxville, USA

5.0 (22)

Great Smoky Mountains Rare Synchronous Firefly Waterfalls Walk

Discover the enchanting world of rare synchronous fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains during a guided night hike. As twilight descends, witness the mesmerizing light...

3 hours

5.0 (22)

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$70

On this hike a knowledgeable guide will discuss the plant and animal life of the Great Smoky Mountains as well as the history of the …More

5.0 (20)

Appalachian Waterfalls Hike

On this hike a knowledgeable guide will discuss the plant and animal life of the Great Smoky Mountains as well as the history of the...

4 hours

5.0 (20)

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$230

Sandhill Crane Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

This sandhill crane kayak trip is a unique experience just out side Chattanooga, Tennessee that is only available from the seat of a kayak. It …More

Chattanooga, USA

5.0 (19)

Sandhill Crane Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

This sandhill crane kayak trip is a unique experience just out side Chattanooga, Tennessee that is only available from the seat of a kayak. It...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (19)

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$79

The Mountains Are Calling Driving Tour to Newfound Gap

Your trip begins at Sugarlands Visitor Center, where you’ll meet your naturalist guide from A Walk in the Woods. From there, we’ll travel up into …More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA

4.9 (16)

The Mountains Are Calling Driving Tour to Newfound Gap

Your trip begins at Sugarlands Visitor Center, where you’ll meet your naturalist guide from A Walk in the Woods. From there, we’ll travel up into...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (16)

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$100

Zipline the Goliath in The Smoky Mountains

Nestled in the heart of The Great Smoky Mountains, Foxfire Adventure Park presents an exhilarating opportunity to zip line through breathtaking landscapes. Spanning 150 acres, …More

Sevierville, USA

4.9 (16)

Zipline the Goliath in The Smoky Mountains

Nestled in the heart of The Great Smoky Mountains, Foxfire Adventure Park presents an exhilarating opportunity to zip line through breathtaking landscapes. Spanning 150 acres,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (16)

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$120

2 Mile Family Zipline Adventure Near Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

Soar through the treetops on a thrilling 2 mile zipline tour at Wahoo Ziplines, located just minutes from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. With six exciting …More

Sevierville, USA

5.0 (16)

2 Mile Family Zipline Adventure Near Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

Soar through the treetops on a thrilling 2 mile zipline tour at Wahoo Ziplines, located just minutes from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. With six exciting...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (16)

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$89

Pokémon Go Tour in Nashville by Golf Cart

Pokémon GO! Catch Pokémon, visit Poké Stops, battle at Gyms, and tour Nashville. Comes with your personal safety officer (driver/tour guide) for you and your …More

Nashville, USA

4.9 (13)

Pokémon Go Tour in Nashville by Golf Cart

Pokémon GO! Catch Pokémon, visit Poké Stops, battle at Gyms, and tour Nashville. Comes with your personal safety officer (driver/tour guide) for you and your...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (13)

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$49

Private Chattanooga Horse & Carriage Tour

We are Chattanoogas oldest carriage company. We have been operating for over 30 years. We strive to give the best experience we can. Our drivers …More

Chattanooga, USA

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Private Chattanooga Horse & Carriage Tour

We are Chattanoogas oldest carriage company. We have been operating for over 30 years. We strive to give the best experience we can. Our drivers...

55 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (13)

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$175

Jet Boat Adventure in the Smoky Moutains Island Pointe Tour

Hop aboard for the Island Pointe Tour along the scenic French Broad River and experience one of the most unique ways to explore the Great …More

Sevierville, USA

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Jet Boat Adventure in the Smoky Moutains Island Pointe Tour

Hop aboard for the Island Pointe Tour along the scenic French Broad River and experience one of the most unique ways to explore the Great...

30 to 35 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$99

Wild Stallion Mountain Coaster Longest in the Southeast

When you’re ready for an unforgettable ride, come visit The Wild Stallion Mountain Coaster! This is the longest mountain coaster in the Southeast and provides …More

Sevierville, USA

4.8 (11)

Wild Stallion Mountain Coaster Longest in the Southeast

When you’re ready for an unforgettable ride, come visit The Wild Stallion Mountain Coaster! This is the longest mountain coaster in the Southeast and provides...

8 to 10 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (11)

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$19

Jet Boat Adventure in Smoky Mountains Seven Islands Tour

We have a strong passion for the environment! That's why this tour is jam packed with adventure and nature. We take you on the French …More

Sevierville, USA

5.0 (9)

Jet Boat Adventure in Smoky Mountains Seven Islands Tour

We have a strong passion for the environment! That's why this tour is jam packed with adventure and nature. We take you on the French...

50 to 55 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$145

The River Remembers: A Smoky Mountain History Walk

The River Remembers is an easy guided walk in the more quiet section of the Smokies, along a cascading mountain stream where nature and history …More

Gatlinburg, USA

5.0 (9)

The River Remembers: A Smoky Mountain History Walk

The River Remembers is an easy guided walk in the more quiet section of the Smokies, along a cascading mountain stream where nature and history...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$95

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for Tennessee Outdoor Activities?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Tennessee Outdoor Activities Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Tennessee Outdoor Activities are:

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Which Tennessee Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Which Tennessee Outdoor Activities have Free Cancellation?

Tennessee Outdoor Activities with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which Tennessee Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Tennessee trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Tennessee?