Not every day of your vacation in the Smoky Mountains will be sunny. Just because a rainstorm has blown through doesn’t mean you have to stay trapped in your cabin. There are a ton of exciting activities to try in Gatlinburg to keep the whole family entertained on a rainy day. Here are five to keep in mind.

What to Do When It Rains in Gatlinburg

1. Ripley’s Odditorium

For curiosities from around the world, stop by Ripley’s Odditorium. Visitors can explore more than 600 exhibits in this weird museum of oddities, such as the jelly bean space shuttle or a train made entirely from toothpicks. View some of the famous portraits and try to guess what strange material they are made from.

2. Ober Gatlinburg

Just a quick drive from downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg has a ton of indoor and outdoor attractions, including snow skiing, water slides, an arcade, and other rides. When the weather is too rough for the outside options, there is enough to do inside to keep everyone happy all day, such as a few laps around their popular indoor ice skating rink.

3. Smoky Mountain Brewery

When you don’t want to be stuck inside your cabin but want a place to relax, visit Smoky Mountain Brewery. This microbrewery offers customers their own flight of beers to try, with favorites such as Smoky Mountain Pale Ale, Cherokee Red, or their famous IPA. Don’t forget to indulge in the delicious menu of burgers, wings, and pizza.

4. Arts & Crafts Loop

Gatlinburg’s well-known Arts & Crafts Loop offers visitors a close-up view of local artisans making their unique creations as well as indoor showrooms to take in their completed works of art. Spend the day in the Alewine Pottery store to watch how the potters shape, design, glaze, and fire their clay pottery into one-of-a-kind finished pieces.

5. Hollywood Star Cars

Car lovers and movie buffs will enjoy this trip to downtown Gatlinburg. Hollywood Star Cars features more than 40 vehicles from movies and television including the original Batmobile from Batman Returns and General Lee from The Dukes of Hazard. You can even have your photo taken in your favorite famous vehicle.

With beautiful cabin rentals in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN, American Patriot Getaways is the top company to call for your next Smoky Mountain vacation. Their cabin options range from small and intimate to large enough for families and groups seeking a retreat in the beautiful, scenic hills of the Smoky Mountains. They also offer luxury cabins complete with top-notch amenities such as a home theater and hot tub. Call (800) 204-5169 or visit them online to view your cabin choices.