Top Pigeon Forge Outdoor Activities

This tour takes you to the top of the mountains to Newfound Gap where customers can stand in two states (Tennessee and North Carolina) and view the placard for the dedication site for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. View scenic viewpoints as well as the Sugarlands Visitor Center to take in a bit of park information. As you crest Newfound Gap, your guide will stop at the dedication site for GSMNP. Here, you can take in a short section of the Appalachian Trail and straddle the state line between North Carolina and Tennessee. After that, you will head back down the mountain to Pigeon Forge. Once you get back to town, enjoy a thirty-minute ride on a forested four-wheel drive adventure on private land.

Travel down Wears Valley Road, through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through Townsend, and then the newest section of Foothills Parkway. Your first stop is along the Little River Gorge in the GSMNP. Next, you will make your way to the Foothills Parkway (also in the GSMNP) where you will stop at one or two scenic overlooks for panoramic photo opportunities and to see some of the highest mountains in the Smokies. During the tour, your guide will share natural interpretive information about Flora, Fauna, Geology, and the history of the area. The tour then returns to Pigeon Forge.

Travel down Wears Valley Road, through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through Townsend, and then the newest section of Foothills Parkway. Your first stop is along the Little River Gorge in the GSMNP. You will also stop in Townsend to take in a bit of park information and an opportunity to shop for souvenirs. Next, you will make your way to the Foothills Parkway (also in the GSMNP) where you will stop at one or two scenic overlooks for panoramic photo opportunities and to see some of the highest mountains in the Smokies. During the tour, your guide will share natural interpretive information about Flora, Fauna, Geology, and history of the area. The tour then returns to Pigeon Forge for an exciting and exclusive off-road trail on private land.

This fun tour of Roaring Fork will take you on a 4WD tour through the western edge of the Smoky Mountain National Park. Starting in Gatlinburg, twist and turn your way for 6 miles on a loop road made only for smaller vehicles, filled with stunning scenery. In the 1830’s and 1840’s this was the American Frontier. You will start down the mountain following a “roaring” mountain stream, for which this road is named, offering views of a waterfall. Upon arrival back in Pigeon Forge, enjoy a thirty-minute four-wheel drive adventure.

Discover a variety of Tennessee's moonshine and wine distilleries on a half-day tour from Pigeon Forte. Your guide shares the history of moonshine and prohibition, tastings of wine and moonshine, and details about local breweries and distilleries. Visit multiple moonshine distilleries and wineries, that may include Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, Hillside Winery, Smith Creek Moonshine, Mountain Valley Winery, or Tennessee XXX Moonshine.

Relive the tragic sinking of the Titanic at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, a half-scale model of the original ship. Follow the fate of a real passenger as you explore the Titanic’s cabins, suites, and exhibits that include a real iceberg and artifacts from the ship.

Experience Motown legends coming to life during this Soul of Motown performance at the Grand Majestic Theater in Pigeon Forge. Live performers take the stage with dances, songs, and costumes that pay homage to classic acts like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and the Temptations.

Enjoy a performance of ‘Remembering Red – A Tribute to Red Skelton’ at the Red Skelton Tribute Theater in Pigeon Forge. This family-friendly comedy show is performed by Brian Hoffman, who brings to life memories of the Golden Age of television as he re-creates Red Skelton’s characters and jokes. Before the show starts, get into the spirit of the era with a video about celebrities, music and more from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

Unlike other shows in the area, Country Tonite in Pigeon Forge makes a perfect family night out. Not only is the show great for all ages, but all children 12 and under get in free, too. Hear songs from old country favorites to gospel to modern hits and even patriotic anthems. There is also a concession area to purchase food and drinks to make sure the whole family stays happy throughout the show.

NEW! Paula Deens Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park- The Jacks are Back in a new state-of the-art outdoor Arena with the Smoky Mountains as the backdrop! Also, A Lumberjack themed park with ropes courses, speed climbing towers, log rolling, and a simulated free-fall from an 80-foot-tall jump platform. Unveiling the worlds First Ever Cable-to-Rail Zipline Roller Coaster, a thrilling 1,000-foot-long ride, 80 feet in the air where riders wind, drop and soar through the air. The Flying Ox combines the thrill of ziplining with the track features of a roller coaster into one fun attraction.

You don’t have to be a kid to act like one with this Zorbing experience in Pigeon Forge—though kids as young as five are welcome to participate. Roll down a 1,00 foot (304 meter) hill in a giant, specialty-welded human hamster ball with up to three of your friends or family members. There are no other zorbing tracks in the country quite like it!

Mini golf gets a sweet twist on this Candyland-themed course in Pigeon Forge. Put your way through locations like Bubblegum Garden and Ice Cream Canyon, each decorated with details like giant gummy bears and cupcake pillars that bring the course to life. When you need a break, swing by the milkshake bar or candy store for a sweet snack.

Located at The Island in Pigeon Forge, these adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. You might escape...You WILL have fun! Choose to play one of five uniquely immersive games: - Gold Rush: Find hidden gold in the California hills! - Prison Break: Complete a daring escape from the evil warden! - The Heist: Recover a stolen masterpiece from an art thief! - Classified: Uncover the secret plot as a secret agent! - Mission: Mars: Launch your spaceship from the Red Planet!

Have you ever dreamed of playing golf in a real life Candy Land? Make that dream come true and visit Crave Golf Club! Here we offer a unique miniature golf experience for our guests, including a candy themed golf course that takes you all the way up on the roof, and a candy store to fulfill all your sugary cravings!

The Smoky Mountains are known for their beautiful nature, but the history and culture of the area also runs deep. Learn about the founders of Gatlinburg, the old mill at Pigeon Forge, and head up the mountain to Rockefeller Memorial. Then, enjoy lunch (included) in Wears Valley at Elvira's Cafe, and more on this fully-narrated day-long tour from Pigeon Forge.

Slot car racing is an unique sport which you can't find anywhere else in Pigeon Forge. We are completely indoors and climate controlled and it is said we have one of the most accommodating stores in Pigeon Forge.

See the beauty of vivid fall leaves cresting the Great Smoky Mountains on this 5-hour tour from Pigeon Forge. Visit a remote location far from the crowds of easier-to-find viewing platforms and learn about the local culture and ecosystem as you go.