Located in the Heart of the Great Smoky Mountains!
With spectacular spring wildflowers, picture-perfect summers and some of the world’s greatest fall colors, there’s no secret why the Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains America’s most visited national park. And with its convenient location adjacent to the park’s entrance, it’s no secret that Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park is the perfect place to start your Gatlinburg getaway!
Choose from two delicious on-site dining options. The Roaring Fork, located inside Wild Bear Falls Water Park, offers a quick burger, hot dogs, pizza, fresh sandwiches and salads. Or visit the Westgate Smokehouse Express where you'll find tasty grab-and-go family style meals, smoked sandwiches and smoked meats.
Your health and safety is our top priority. That’s why we’ve created a wide range of fun and exciting new activities that adhere to social distancing protocols. Come join us on these new adventures in resort activities!
Pick up your list, find 10 nature items on the list, take a picture and turn it to an Activities Team Member for a prize.
The Great Smoky Mountains are a paradise for bird watcher. With over 200 species of birds spotted within its borders, come join us and see how many species you can hear or spot.
Pre-packaged craft kits available for purchase at our Activities Centers with the intention to complete in room or outside on your own.
If you were lost in the woods, would you be able to survive? Try out some basic survival skills like making shelter, purifying water, and determining which plants are safe to eat. Learning basic wilderness survival skills is about exploring concepts that give self-confidence and knowledge to use for future decision making. Come enjoy our hands-on wilderness survival class
Who doesn’t love to share their light? Come create your very own candle with 5 different colors of granulated wax. This activity is recommended for 10 years old and up.
Bring your smart phone or tablet and join us for Trivia. Be the first and fastest with correct answers to secure your position on the leader board and be the next WGSM teen Trivia Master.
Do you have what it takes to hit the bullseye? Come learn the traditional way Cherokee Indians would gather food for their families, try your skill with a simple bow.
Join us as we venture into the Smoky Mountains National park. This adventure is good for all skill sets, but you must be able to hike for an extended period. Only 8 spots available and needs to be reserved by Monday at 3pm by calling ext. 82115. Transportation is currently on hold due to social distancing but is normally available for a $2 fee per person. Must have own transportation during this time.
This tour takes you along the backroads of Sevier County visiting places that Dolly frequented as a child. This tour is facilitated by Rocky Top Tours. Please call them at 865-429-8687 or toll free at 877-315-8687 to book a spot on this tour and to find out more information.
Make yourself or someone you love and unforgettable and unique souvenir with a planter, air plant and items gathered around from your favorite vacation spot.
Come and experience the side of Gatlinburg that most people don’t know exists. Learn stories about the settlers, famous pioneers, soldiers and regular people that came here for the promise of a new life only to find heartbreak. This is no haunted house or actors dressed as ghosts. This is a walking tour of Gatlinburg that mixes tales of historical facts and legends. Visit actual places many known people and events have happened in Gatlinburg’s history, many with a twist of the macabre. To book a tour please call 865-661-1980. No walk-ins. Tell them that you were referred by Westgate and receive a $5.00 discount off the price of an adult ticket. Discount not valid on online purchases.
Have you ever wondered about what you can and can’t eat in the wild? Join us as we prepare tea made from local edible plants. Each week will feature a different type of tea.
Stop by and learn the 7 principals to make sure you are honoring Mother Nature and respecting those around your while visiting the National Park.
Start your morning with mountain relaxation. Join us as we combine Cherokee and modern-day meditation while overlooking the Smoky Mountains. We will concentrate on breathing and perform basic stretches; all skill levels are welcome.
Join us as we learn to navigate with a compass and how to find North every time. You will walk away from this friendly competition with confidence in your navigation skills.
Travel around the property looking for the landmarks on our list. Take a picture of the landmark, complete the list and turn it into the activities staff for a prize!
Bring your own Smartphone or tablet and join us for fun rounds of Trivia.
Kids, Teens, Adult or Families, sign up for your tee times and let’s see if you can climb the leader board like a pro.
Adults, this is for you! Join us as we paint a picture that will remind you of your adventures every time you look at it. This paint by instruction class is great for all skill levels. Make sure to reserve your spot early. You may also enjoy some wine while painting along.
No matter if it is classic, beer, musical or trivia you will want to get in on this favorite activity of Westgate Owners and guests.
Fun for the whole family! Join us at dusk to watch a movie under the stars. Bring warm clothes, a blanket and low chair to sit on during the film.
In Art history, ceramics and ceramic art mean art objects such as figures, tiles, and tableware made from clay and other raw materials by the process of pottery. So, come check out our collection of ceramic pieces and create your very own piece of art! Will you be the next Lorien Stern?
Do you enjoy birds? Or maybe just super cute little birdhouses? You won’t want to miss this activity where you can be an interior designer for the birds. If you don’t want to share your creation with the birds, you can simply display your handiwork for others to admire.
Who doesn’t love fun and fringe? You will want to pick up this awesome no sew project and add to your rest and relaxation.
Come join us for a good time and meet other owners and guest while we roast gooey marshmallows and make a campfire classic.
ring your camera to capture a moment with our fine, feathered friends from Parrot Mountain.
Come travel back to days Disco and Color. Make your own unique creation, through hand dying fabric that is tied
Learn from Westgate’s own Chef how to make a proper pizza. Class go through a complete Pizza Making including handling of the most important part of the process, THE DOUGH. The Chef will demonstrate the how to stretch and toss the dough as well as saucing, topping and baking. Guest will be able to purchase a Pizza Making Kit in the Marketplace.
This class will take you through creating a crunchy Beef Taco and a soft Chicken Taco. The Chef will also prepare gourmet salsas from fresh ingredients to top your tacos. Guest will be able to purchase a Taco Making Kit in the Marketplace.
Join a virtual session with Luis as you dance to the rhythmic beat of Latin inspired music for an intense workout.
Join us for a workout that will leave you feeling limber and refreshed.
Do you love sushi or sweets? Well enjoy the sweet taste of our adorable candy sushi rolls. The kid in all of us will go crazy for this candy sushi. Made with rice crispy treats, Swedish fish candy, and fruit rollups, this dessert recipe is easy to make, portable, and great for family fun.
When staying at a resort or going on a cruise, you get to enjoy the towel art that our beloved housekeepers will make for you. Join us and learn how to make your very own towel animal art, so the next time you want to impress your guest or be reminded of that special vacation memory, you will have the know-how and will be sure to impress!
Super easy-to-do magic tricks for beginners. The simple tricks are good for the entire family, and you can do them all at home with items that you already have. Come join magician David Hamner from Hamner’s unbelievable variety show and learn something new to keep up your sleeve to be the life of the party.
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