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Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, a living history museum, celebrates the cultural heritage of East Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains region.

ACTIVITY - Historic Places, Living History GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, School, Family TENNESSEE, Pigeon Forge, The Smokies, TownsendTEL - 865-448-0044

Merchant Logo Parrot Mountain and Gardens

At Parrot Mountain & Gardens see and enjoy 146 different species of parrots and softbills and exotic flowers from around the world. Tours and live educational shows.

ACTIVITY - Birds, Butterflies, Bees, Botanical Gardens & Arboreta GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE, Pigeon Forge, The SmokiesTEL - 865-774-1749

Sugarlands Little River Ranger Station

The Sugarlands Visitor Center is the perfect spot to stop during your visit to the Smoky Mountains. The visitor center has a museum, film with exhibits about the Smoky Mountains.

ACTIVITY - Environmental Studies & Nature Centers GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE, Pigeon Forge, The SmokiesTEL - 865-436-1200

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Please be aware that many venues are temporarily closed due to COVID-19. See the individual websites for updates.

In the meantime, we have added a new section of Virtual Field Trips on FieldTripDirectory.com! These virtual resources cover topics in the arts, science, social studies, and beyond.

Please enjoy the resources and stay safe.