The Island in Pigeon Forge

131 The Island Drive, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 • (865) 286-0119 • islandinpigeonforge.com

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Voted Best Destination in Pigeon Forge! The Island offers family-friendly entertainment with over 80 shops, restaurants, rides, and attractions, including the 200-foot Great Smoky Mountain Wheel. Dining options include popular favorites like Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, Margaritaville Restaurant, Timberwood Grill, and Mellow Mushroom. Visitors can browse specialty shops, enjoy the free Island Show Fountain, and stay at one of two convenient on-site hotels. Best of all, parking and admission are always free, making The Island an affordable and unforgettable family experience in the Smokies.

The Best Value in the Smokies

The Island UNLIMITED Rides Wristband is the best value in the area for family fun! Experience all of The Island’s outdoor rides—including the Wheel and Ropes Course—for 48 hours for one low price.

NEW for 2026 – FREE! Jurassic Adventure

The giants are back! From March 2 – September 13, 2026, Jurassic Adventure returns to immerse families in a world of discovery. This year’s experience is bigger than ever, featuring 22 animatronic dinosaur displays with vibrant new colors and hidden surprises. Guests are invited to walk among legends like the Stegosaurus and Brachiosaurus and track down the mighty T-Rex.

At the heart of the experience, the Island Show Fountain features a special Jurassic performance at the top of every hour. This choreographed show features the fan-favorite "Walk the Dinosaur" and is sure to get your toes tapping!

The Island is open 365 days a year with FREE PARKING and FREE ADMISSION, making it accessible for anyone visiting Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Find The Island's hours and events on their website.

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Kid Friendly

Live Music

On-Site Dining

On-Site Shopping

Parking

Free Parking Lot

Regular Hours

Mon: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Tue: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Wed: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Thu: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Fri: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Sun: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking, Entrance, Restroom, Seating

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Amusement Park, Tourist Attraction, Point Of Interest, Establishment

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Best Old Time Photo

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Best Ride

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Best Ride

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Reviews 4.7 ★ stars (62k)

Christopher Sanabria - 2 months ago

★★★★★

The kids had a blast! The 48-hour wristbands for the rides were worth the cost. There were plenty of food options, as well as a nice selection of shops to choose from. Don’t forget to get on the Ferris wheel at sunset! Overall it was a great time!

Terrie Clayton - 4 months ago

★★★★★

Absolutely beautiful Christmas lights. The fountain pond with Christmas music was amazing. Lots is seating around it. Lots of food options and shops. Has children’s rides. Many drink options. The walk around it is flat and easy. Beautiful Christmas decorations all throughout it. Children will love and enjoy it. Highly recommend visiting. Parking is a little hectic because it’s so crowded. But it has plenty parking and it’s free. Admission is free. Wheelchair and stroller friendly. We will definitely visit again. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

Randall Stephens - 3 months ago

★★★★★

So much to do here that i can’t fit it all in here!

The Ferris Wheel aka Sky Wheel, highly recommended to get a view of Pigeon Forge and to just enjoy the scenery. If you come during the holidays, truly recommend it.

There are a lot of activities here to do but if you’re gonna do them, invest in the $40 Day Pass. That’s $40 per person but you get access to the all the coasters and rides. Definitely worth it! The Sky Wheel is separate though, keep that in mind.

There are concerts there too that’s free which is a win! With all the shops there, I promise you that you’ll find something for everyone there!

If you’re at the Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville Resort, your front door is the island. There’s also the Pirates dinner and show theater which is loads of fun!

Then outside the island, there’s so many other good shops that you can’t help but go! Including my personal favorite, REI mountain biking.

This is truly fun for families and kids. Also while yes, you’ll meet people from all over the globe, it’s still open enough to not feel crowded or bogged down.