9 UNDER $15- Proving that saving money is fun

Check out some attractions with ticket prices under $15! For a complete list of area attractions (which are ALL a great value), click here.

9) River Romp - Cool off with a float down the river! www.riverromp.net (Tube All Day $12.00 per person, ask about group, active military and first responder discounts)

8) Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Petting Zoo - Zebras, Camels & Reindeer, Oh My! www.deerfarmzoo.com  (Adults $9.95; 3-12 $4.95; 0-2 $.05)

7) Tennessee Smokies Baseball - Sevierville's own AA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs managed by Hall-of-Famer Ryne Sandberg opens the season at Smokies Stadium on April 15. www.smokiesbaseball.com  (Adults $7-$9; Kids/Seniors $6-$8)

6) Forbidden Caverns - See the largest known wall of rare cave onyx while taking the hour-long walking tour of this spectacular cavern which has been a hideout for Native Americans and Moonshiners. www.forbiddencavern.com  (Adults $13.99; 5-12 $7; 4 and under FREE)

5) Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum - The largest collection of Muscle Cars ever assembled! www.musclecarmuseum.com  (Adults $8.95+ tax; 8-12 $3; under 8 Free)

4) Rainforest Adventures - Spectacular snakes, brainy birds and lots of Lemurs ("Madagascar" fans say they like to "Move It! Move It!). Check out the all new Aussie Walkabout as well with a walk-in aviary, kangaroos, and emus. http://www.rfadventures.com  (Adults $11.99; 3-12 $6.99; Seniors $9.99; 3 & Under Free)

3) Tennessee Museum of Aviation - Flyable warbird aircraft fill this museum (and often the sky around it). Check out historically significant pieces (such as the Jimmie Doolittle Medal of Honor) and memorabilia from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf War presented in a patriotic atmosphere. Also interesting: a roadster believed to have been made especially for Amelia Earhart. http://www.tnairmuseum.com  (Adults $12.75; 60+ $9.75; 6-12 $6.75; Under 6 free)

2) Scenic Helicopter Tours - Take a quick flight for as little as $10 (longer flights also available - complete price list online) http://www.flyscenic.com 

1) Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm Mini Golf - Putter around at one of three courses where animatronic animals are all too happy to comment on your golf swing! (865) 428-1699 (Adults $9.99; 5-11 $7.99; Under 5 $2.99) http://www.ripleys.com/index.php