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 →

Legends & Landmarks History Tour by Golf Cart

Embark on an unforgettable Nashville sightseeing adventure that brings the heart and soul of Music City to life! Our tour takes you from the iconic …More

Nashville, USA

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Legends & Landmarks History Tour by Golf Cart

Embark on an unforgettable Nashville sightseeing adventure that brings the heart and soul of Music City to life! Our tour takes you from the iconic...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$52

Explore the vibrant streets of downtown Nashville on a unique golf cart tour that immerses you in the city's rich culture and history. Feel the …More

Nashville, USA

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Nashville Golf Cart Sightseeing Tour

Explore the vibrant streets of downtown Nashville on a unique golf cart tour that immerses you in the city's rich culture and history. Feel the...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

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$50

Blue Creek Cascades: Waterfalls, Whitewater & Wild Forest

Step away from the busiest park corridors and into a wilder side of the Smokies. Blue Creek Cascades follows brilliant mountain water, whitewater cascades, forested …More

Knoxville, USA

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Blue Creek Cascades: Waterfalls, Whitewater & Wild Forest

Step away from the busiest park corridors and into a wilder side of the Smokies. Blue Creek Cascades follows brilliant mountain water, whitewater cascades, forested...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$100

Experience the magic of the Smoky Mountains on a full-day trip from Nashville to Dollywood, the award-winning theme park founded by country legend Dolly Parton. …More

Nashville, USA

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Dollywood Day Trip from Nashville

Experience the magic of the Smoky Mountains on a full-day trip from Nashville to Dollywood, the award-winning theme park founded by country legend Dolly Parton....

15 hours Free Cancellation

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$230

Full Day Hike to Charlies Bunion on the Appalachian Trail

On this hike a knowledgeable guide will take you down the famous Appalachian Trail to one of the best views in the entire Great Smoky …More

Gatlinburg, USA

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Full Day Hike to Charlies Bunion on the Appalachian Trail

On this hike a knowledgeable guide will take you down the famous Appalachian Trail to one of the best views in the entire Great Smoky...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$400

“The Mountaineers Way” tour is a casual stroll with a local/professional guide. Hear the stories of how the first settlers entered this area when the …More

Gatlinburg, USA

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Mountaineer's Way Hike in the Smokies

“The Mountaineers Way” tour is a casual stroll with a local/professional guide. Hear the stories of how the first settlers entered this area when the...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$230

HENOSIS was the first mushroom farm serving Nashville and the Middle Tennessee area, and we are proud to share our regenerative farming practices with our …More

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Gourmet Mushroom Farm Tour in Tennessee

HENOSIS was the first mushroom farm serving Nashville and the Middle Tennessee area, and we are proud to share our regenerative farming practices with our...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$35

30 Minute Horseback Trail Ride in Memphis

Take a relaxing horse trail ride through one of the most beautiful and largest urban parks in the USA. At a size of 4,500 acres …More

Memphis, USA

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30 Minute Horseback Trail Ride in Memphis

Take a relaxing horse trail ride through one of the most beautiful and largest urban parks in the USA. At a size of 4,500 acres...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$68

Discover the scenic beauty of Lebanon, TN on a 1.5-hour trail ride through the picturesque Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Accompanied by knowledgeable trail guides, …More

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90 Minutes Trail Ride Near Nashville

Discover the scenic beauty of Lebanon, TN on a 1.5-hour trail ride through the picturesque Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Accompanied by knowledgeable trail guides,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$105

Helicopter Ride Over Pigeon Forge and Bluff Mountain

For those looking for the ultimate Smoky Mountains helicopter experience, this tour delivers it all. Departing from the closest heliport to the Great Smoky Mountains, …More

Sevierville, USA

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Helicopter Ride Over Pigeon Forge and Bluff Mountain

For those looking for the ultimate Smoky Mountains helicopter experience, this tour delivers it all. Departing from the closest heliport to the Great Smoky Mountains,...

15 to 18 minutes Free Cancellation

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$158

Scottish Highland Fluffy Cow Experience with Gelato and Coffee

Scottish Highland Cows are one of the world’s oldest cattle breeds. Written records date back to the 6th century! At Cedar Pond Farms, our meet-and-greet …More

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Scottish Highland Fluffy Cow Experience with Gelato and Coffee

Scottish Highland Cows are one of the world’s oldest cattle breeds. Written records date back to the 6th century! At Cedar Pond Farms, our meet-and-greet...

1 hour 15 minutes

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$72

Explore the Smoky Mountains in a Polaris Slingshot-Bryson City NC

Arrive at the Bryson City rental location, complete check-in, and collect your Polaris Slingshot R. A refundable $500 security deposit is required at pickup. Before …More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA

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Explore the Smoky Mountains in a Polaris Slingshot-Bryson City NC

Arrive at the Bryson City rental location, complete check-in, and collect your Polaris Slingshot R. A refundable $500 security deposit is required at pickup. Before...

4 to 24 hours Free Cancellation

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$350

Battlefront Memphis offers fast-paced outdoor paintball and gel blaster games that are fun for all ages and experience levels. What makes us stand out is …More

Memphis, USA

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Low Impact Paintball Rental Package

Battlefront Memphis offers fast-paced outdoor paintball and gel blaster games that are fun for all ages and experience levels. What makes us stand out is...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$26

90 Minutes Private Horseback Ride Near Nashville

A personalized horseback riding adventure awaits in Lebanon, TN. This 1.5-hour private trail ride is perfect for groups looking to explore the natural beauty of …More

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90 Minutes Private Horseback Ride Near Nashville

A personalized horseback riding adventure awaits in Lebanon, TN. This 1.5-hour private trail ride is perfect for groups looking to explore the natural beauty of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$140

Street Legal Slingshot Pigeon Forge One Adult Ticket Per Unit

What sets the Polaris Slingshot apart is its eye‑catching design paired with performance‑focused engineering. Unlike traditional cars or enclosed vehicles, the Slingshot delivers a motorcycle‑style …More

Pigeon Forge, USA

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Street Legal Slingshot Pigeon Forge One Adult Ticket Per Unit

2 to 24 hours

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$492

Experience a side of NE Tennessee that few visitors ever get to see. Your 2-Hour Kettlefoot Guided Tour takes you beyond the ordinary and into …More

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Trail Conqueror Tour on Doe Mountain

Experience a side of NE Tennessee that few visitors ever get to see. Your 2-Hour Kettlefoot Guided Tour takes you beyond the ordinary and into...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$239

Into the Ancient Forest: Waterfalls & Old-Growth Adventure

This is a powerful Smoky Mountain hike for guests who want the real thing: ancient trees, rhododendron tunnels, moss-covered boulders, rushing cascades, mountain streams, and …More

Gatlinburg, USA

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Into the Ancient Forest: Waterfalls & Old-Growth Adventure

This is a powerful Smoky Mountain hike for guests who want the real thing: ancient trees, rhododendron tunnels, moss-covered boulders, rushing cascades, mountain streams, and...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$155

Tennessee Backroads Express: 2 Hour Can-Am Ride

Get a taste of Tennessee’s backcountry in just two hours! Located in Williamsport, approximately one hour from Nashville, Fisher’s Off-Road Tours puts you behind the …More

Franklin, USA

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Tennessee Backroads Express: 2 Hour Can-Am Ride

Get a taste of Tennessee’s backcountry in just two hours! Located in Williamsport, approximately one hour from Nashville, Fisher’s Off-Road Tours puts you behind the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$260

Join us on the single most visited area called Cades Cove Historic District. This high adventure around 2,000 ft above sea level gets over 2 …More

Pigeon Forge, USA

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Cades Cove Jeep Tour

Join us on the single most visited area called Cades Cove Historic District. This high adventure around 2,000 ft above sea level gets over 2...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$242

This UTV rental features the Polaris Ranger 6‑seater, offering unmatched space, comfort, and versatility for larger groups looking to explore the trails together. What makes …More

Pigeon Forge, USA

5.0 (1)

Polaris Ranger Six Seater

This UTV rental features the Polaris Ranger 6‑seater, offering unmatched space, comfort, and versatility for larger groups looking to explore the trails together. What makes...

2 to 12 hours

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$273

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?