So, you’ve scoped out the perfect group cabin for the Smoky Mountain trip, and you can’t wait to enjoy the views from the balcony. What’s next? How will you and your friends spend the time in Tennessee? If you dig getting the heart rate up and the adrenaline pumping, you should check out these three local action-packed favorites curated by American Patriot Getaways in Pigeon Forge.

Get Your Adrenaline Pumping With These Smoky Mountain Activities

1. Mountain Biking

You’ve never biked quite like this before! Head to CLIMB Works in Gatlinburg to rent mountain bikes and tackle some serious terrain on two wheels. If you and your friends are first-timers, head to the beginner trail where you’ll make your way around a one-way loop at your own pace.

For those who are ready to take it to the next level, head to the El Regis intermediate trail where you can choose to take on obstacles, like bridges and jumps, or avoid them for a smoother ride. The Flow Trail offers tons of logs, bridges, berms, and rollers for experienced riders who want to tackle exciting single tracks in the Smoky Mountains.

2. Zorbing

Have you ever seen those reality game shows where people run at each other while wearing a giant bubble? You can zorb with all your closest pals at Outdoor Gravity Park in Pigeon Forge. Hop in an OGO (an 11-foot-tall clear, padded bubble) by yourself or with up to three friends, depending on the course.

Roll down the 1,000-foot-hill zorbing track at a high speed or, if you’d prefer something a little less dizzying, you can try the FUNnel, a zig-zagging course. There, you’ll run left and right while inside an OGO bubble. You can try wet or dry zorbing, so dress accordingly.

3. Ziplining

Going down a zip line by yourself is a lot of fun, but why not race your best buds down the mountain two at a time? Visit Anakeesta where you can battle for the win across three ziplines and try out two challenge stations before heading back to the main village via a chondola.

What’s a chondola? An open-air 4-person chairlift or a 6-person enclosed gondola – you take your pick! Anakeesta also offers a gorgeous canopy tree walk and a family-friendly treehouse village playground, plus shopping and excellent restaurants. Everyone can enjoy this exciting stop before heading back to relax at the group cabin.

To learn more about available activities in the Smoky Mountains area, call American Patriot Getaways at (800) 204-5169. Visit the website for information on their many lodging options, from one-bedroom bungalows to group cabins that fit 13 people. You’ll love the incredible views, water access, and opportunities to reconnect with loved ones thanks to these secluded group cabins complete with internet, hot tubs, and home theaters.