Gatlinburg sits at the gateway to the Smokies, but its own story is worth staying in town for.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Gatlinburg on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Visit the Martha Jane Ogle Cabin, Anakeesta, and the Gatlinburg Space Needle — pioneers, panoramas, and peaks in one walk • Start when you're ready and walk at your own speed through a town packed with character • A fun activity for families, couples, and groups exploring the Smoky Mountain gateway
Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size.
All the altitude, none of the cable car queue.
nter the 6-digit game code that you received by text and Viator chat message. The riddles take you through Gatlinburg's most storied spots from the very first clue. Your first stop is the Martha Jane Ogle Cabin, one of the oldest surviving structures in the area — a tangible connection to the original settlers who carved a life out of these mountain hollows. Next, the app leads you to Anakeesta, a mountaintop destination with rides, treetop walks, and views across the Great Smoky Mountains that earned their name long before the tourist trade arrived. From there you head to the Gatlinburg Space Needle, a retro-futurist tower that has watched over the Parkway since 1970 and still delivers panoramic views worth every step. Allow around 2 hours for the route. Perfect for all ages, and the game can be paused whenever you want to explore further.
Book your Explorial tour today - Start whenever you want
*** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message
*** Download the Explorial app for free
*** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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