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.

Feel the wind in your hair and explore the western edge of Smoky Mountain National Park on this exciting excursion. Climb aboard an open-air Jeep with a small group and drive through Gatlinburg, learning about the history of the town. Then, enter Roaring Fork and traverse the rugged terrain for a thrilling ride through scenic landscapes before heading back to Pigeon Forge.

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 the legendary music of the Motown era with the Soul of Motown performance at the Grand Majestic Theater in Pigeon Forge. Live performers take the stage to celebrate the music of artists like Sam Cooke, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, and more.

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.

Plan an evening out in Pigeon Forge with a 2-hour dinner show at the Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show. Your admission ticket includes a 3-course dinner accompanied by non-alcoholic drinks. During the show, audience members can opt to participate in solving the murder mystery by helping to solve clues from your seat or by joining the actors.

Celebrate the King of Rock 'n' Roll with tickets to a flashy performance featuring an award-winning tribute artist. Sing along to the classic songs at the Main Event Theater in Pigeon Forge. You can't help falling in love with this lively show, which lasts nearly 2 hours. Arrive early to see an entertaining, nostalgic video and bring your kids, too. An intimate theater in the heart of the smokies in Pigeon Forge, TN offering "A Salute to Elvis" at 2pm

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

Specially hand-crafted, interactive quests are equal parts tour, cultural experience, creative challenge, detective hunt, & social experiment! Guests get to discover hidden gems off the beaten trail while completing fun missions! Discover unusual oddities at every turn, fall in love with enchanting local photo ops, and immerse yourself in the local culture through art in Pigeon Forge.