Top Tennessee Outdoor Activities

Q: Which Tennessee Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Tennessee Outdoor Activities with Instant Confirmation include: Mechanical Bull Ride at The Green Light Bar Mechanical Bull Ride with Skip The Line Access Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge Wild Stallion Mountain Coaster Longest in the Southeast 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: Private Bike Taxi Tour: Nashville’s Downtown and Hidden Gems The Mountains Are Calling Driving Tour to Newfound Gap Fall Color Quest: Smoky Mountain Fall Foliage Hike Best of the Smokies: Full-Day Private Guided Adventure Autumn Romance Escape: A Nashville Couples' Getaway 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 →

Smoky Mountain Sevierville Dolly Tour & Foliage from Pigeon Forge

This is the ONLY tour that goes to the cabin on Locust Ridge, near where Dolly Parton was born—a rare glimpse into her humble beginnings. …More

Pigeon Forge, USA

5.0 (46)

Smoky Mountain Sevierville Dolly Tour & Foliage from Pigeon Forge

This is the ONLY tour that goes to the cabin on Locust Ridge, near where Dolly Parton was born—a rare glimpse into her humble beginnings....

6 to 8 hours

5.0 (46)

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$135

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

5.0 (3)

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

5.0 (3)

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$140

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

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

5.0 (2)

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

5.0 (2)

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$155

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

5.0 (5)

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

5.0 (5)

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$158

Ridge Runner Smoky Mountain Helicopter Tour

Our Ridge Runner tour is an exciting flyover of the Chilhowee Mountain Range and Bluff Mountain. This scenic helicopter tour starts with a bird’s eye …More

Sevierville, USA

5.0 (146)

Ridge Runner Smoky Mountain Helicopter Tour

Our Ridge Runner tour is an exciting flyover of the Chilhowee Mountain Range and Bluff Mountain. This scenic helicopter tour starts with a bird’s eye...

15 to 18 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (146)

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$159

Nashville Tennessee has one of the most beautiful skylines and it just keeps growing! A helicopter is the only way to truly see all Music …More

Nashville, USA

4.9 (849)

Helicopter Tour of Downtown Nashville

Nashville Tennessee has one of the most beautiful skylines and it just keeps growing! A helicopter is the only way to truly see all Music...

12 to 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (849)

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$160

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

5.0 (26)

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

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

4.9 (13)

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

The Ultimate Jet Boat Adventure in Smoky Mountains

Join us for the ultimate jet boat tour in the Smoky Mountains. This tour combines all three of our tours into one. Witness the Douglas …More

Sevierville, USA

5.0 (1)

The Ultimate Jet Boat Adventure in Smoky Mountains

Join us for the ultimate jet boat tour in the Smoky Mountains. This tour combines all three of our tours into one. Witness the Douglas...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$179

Experience the Smoky Mountains like never before in a premium street-legal 4-seater Polaris RZR built for scenic adventures around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Unlike crowded …More

Gatlinburg, USA

5.0 (1)

Gatlinburg Street Legal UTV Rental

Experience the Smoky Mountains like never before in a premium street-legal 4-seater Polaris RZR built for scenic adventures around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Unlike crowded...

2 to 24 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$190

Scenic Helicopter Tour of Wears Valley, Tennessee

Fly over one of Sevier County’s most beautiful areas…Wears Valley. This Wears Valley/ Pigeon Forge Helicopter Tours heads straight for the mountains and brings you …More

Sevierville, USA

5.0 (78)

Scenic Helicopter Tour of Wears Valley, Tennessee

Fly over one of Sevier County’s most beautiful areas…Wears Valley. This Wears Valley/ Pigeon Forge Helicopter Tours heads straight for the mountains and brings you...

18 to 23 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (78)

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$199

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

5.0 (22)

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

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

4.8 (8)

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

4.8 (8)

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$230

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

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

“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

5.0 (7)

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

5.0 (7)

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$230

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

5.0 (2)

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

5.0 (2)

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$239

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

5.0 (1)

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

5.0 (1)

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$242

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

5.0 (2)

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

5.0 (2)

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$260

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:

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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?