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Fort Fun and Old Gatlinburg Golf & Games

A sister to Gatlinburg's Camp Thunder, Fort Fun has its own long list of tempting activities (many perfect for a rainy day option). Look for go-karts, laser tag, a shooting gallery, and bumper cars, and gem mining (you'll buy a bag of rocks seeded with some gemstones then sieve in an outdoor mining area.)

You'll also find Old Gatlinburg Golf and Games here, home to two outdoor courses that are rich with Gatlinburg history. The 18-hole Old Town Square course is surrounded by restored historical cabins and signage with Gatlinburg trivia.

Look for recreations of the Grist Mill, the Primitive Baptist Church, Pi Beta Phi settlement school and the Gatlinburg Jail (complete with the hangman's gallows). Or the two of you can try your skills on the 18-hole Old Mountain Trail, filled with mountain scenery and signage that explains more about the region; you'll make your exit from this course through a "train depot."

For all its historical emphasis, Old Gatlinburg Golf also has a high tech option: black light golf. This indoor course features a sunken pirate ship and glowing mermaids...not to mention flourescent golf balls and putters.

Admission: yes

Year Around: yes (except outdoor golf courses)

Location: downtown in Reagan Terrace Mall

Telephone: (865) 436-BEAM

website: www.smokymountainfun.com