You want an extra dose of adrenaline with your vacation? Check out our selection of most exciting things to do in Pigeon Forge. Keep things low key with a group escape room experience or test your limits with a leap of faith from extreme heights.
Smoky Mountain Skydive
Ever feel like jumping out of a perfectly good airplane from 11,000 feet? Same. Smoky Mountain Skydive is the place to do it. Whether you’re a first-timer chasing a bucket list thrill or a total pro, their crew will get you geared up for the fall of your life (literally).
Smoky Mountain Skydive
Gon Ridin’ Offroad
Enjoy a wild ride through Tennessee’s backcountry with Gon Ridin’ Offroad. Climb up mountain trails, see some insane views, and maybe hit a mud hole or two if you’re up for it. The guides are great and will make sure your entire crew has a great time!
Gon Ridin’
AvaLaunch at Soaky Mountain
Take a roller coaster and mix it with a water slide? Yes, please. The AvaLaunch at Soaky Mountain is just that. This two-person water coaster is packed with crazy drops, sharp turns, and a steep wall climb that’ll get your heart racing. Warning: AvaLaunch isn’t for the faint of heart!
Soaky Mountain
Scenic Helicopter Tours
If you want to see the best views of the Smokies, hop in a chopper with Scenic Helicopter Tours and see it all from above! With a range of flight times and places to go, there’s an option for every budget and thrill level. With experienced pilots and top tier views, it’s a ride you won’t forget.
Scenic Helicopter Tours
The Mountain Monster
The Mountain Monster at The Mountain Mile dishes out three different adrenaline rushes in one spot. Take the 200-foot free fall on the Mountain Drop, blast 170-feet into the air on the Monster Launch, or brave the face down 200-foot Monster Swing that sends you flying at 65 mph. It’s not for the faint of heart, but it’s a total must for thrill seekers.
The Mountain Mile
Moonshine Mountain Coaster
Riding a mountain coaster during the day is fun, but riding it at night is a whole different experience. The track at Moonshine Mountain Coaster lights up with colorful LEDs, and flying through the trees in the dark is way more fun than you’d think. You control the speed, so you can cruise or go full send.
Moonshine Mountain Coaster
Whitewater Rafting
White water rafting on the Pigeon River is a must do to add some adventure to your next trip! Whether you’re up for the thrill of rapids or prefer a laid back float with the family, there’s a trip for everyone. No experience? No problem, expert guides have got you covered.
Whitewater Rafting
The Escape Game
Put your problem solving skills to the test at The Escape Game in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. You and your crew have 60 minutes to crack codes, solve puzzles and escape the room. It could be anything from busting out of prion to saving the world. It’s a great group activity!
The Escape Game
Rides at The Island
The Island in Pigeon Forge is packed with fun rides for all ages. Take in the mountain views from the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel or get your heart racing on the drop tower and spinning thrill rides. There’s plenty for kids too, so it’s a great stop for families.
Rides at The Island
NASCAR SpeedPark
NASCAR SpeedPark isn’t just one go-kart track. It has eight unique tracks to choose from. Smoky Mountain Speedway is great for speed lovers, while Baby Bristol is perfect for younger kids just getting started. The Intimidator brings tight turns and a bit more challenge, and the Family 500 lets you ride alongside the kids.
NASCAR SpeedPark
Big Bear Mountain at Dollywood
Big Bear Mountain is Dollywood‘s longest coaster, and it’s an absolute blast. You’ll launch through nearly 4,000 feet of track, speed through tunnels, zip around turns, and even catch a little air along the way. The whole ride is themed around a search for the legendary Big Bear, and the onboard audio makes it feel like a real adventure.
Dollywood RidesThere’s no shortage of exciting things to do in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville. If you’re more interested in the national park, consider checking out hikes to fire towers and some of the best views in the Great Smoky Mountains.
