All 6 Movies for $15.99!

Did you ever imagine that a trip to Gatlinburg could actually have you traveling on the World’s largest roller coaster or smashing up cars?  How about to the Artic or a far away planet?  It’s true!  These wild destinations are just a couple of blocks away from Twin Islands and Crossroads Inn at a cost far less than $100 Million dollars.

At Fort Fun, in the middle of downtown Gatlinburg between lights #6 & #7, you can experience the wildest rides you’ll ever have in a motion simulator… GUARANTEED!  The Venturer Motion Ride is a 12-seat, futurist theater capsule with a screen that moves with the seats, making your experience more realistic than most other simulated amusements.  There are 4-foot drops, g-forces and wildly wacky turns and twists.  Fort Fun offers the area’s best movie selections too, with six ‘blood racing’ movies to choose from.

Astro Canyon Coaster
A space coaster hurls you toward the frontiers of an uncharted alien planet!

The Big One
Vertical simulation of Black Pool Pleasure Beach, the world’s tallest, fastest rollercoaster!

Slot Car Boogie
A high-speed, futuristic Slot Car race!

Smash Factory
Drive with a maverick crew through an underground labyrinth of terror!

Volcano Mine Ride
Ride a runaway mine car through a blazing Volcano, experiencing all the rattles, bumps, and jumps along the way!

Glacier Run
It’s a race through an ice quarry with avalanches of ice blocks and gaping ice chasms!

Walk to Fort Fun or ride the trolley from our downtown hotels, and request their BEST VALUE Venturer package.  This will get you ALL movie rides offered for only $15.99.  Be sure to tell them that Best Western Ogle’s Properties sent you!

Adventures in the Smokies

Enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the Smokies!

Looking for something different to do in Gatlinburg?  When planning your Smoky Mountain vacation, consider including a Field School activity on your agenda.  Activities include topics such as Use of Map & Compass, Elk in the Smokies, Fall Photography, Incredible Edibles, A Day with a Naturalist, and so much more.

A partnership between the Great Smoky Mountains and the University of Tennessee’s Smoky Mountain Field School celebrates 32 years of bringing educational adventures to lover’s of the great outdoors.   Expand your interest and knowledge of the park’s natural wonders through hikes and activities lead by instructors who bring their enthusiasm, dedication, experience and love of the Smokies to every course.

Courses are available to adults of any age, and special family programs welcome children ages 6-12.   Space is limited on a first-come, first-serve basis, so you’ll want to register early either online, by telephone or by fax, and make your lodging reservations with us!

Click for the Smoky Mountain Field School Activity Schedule and Course Descriptions available on various weekends from September 18 through October 31.