Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, a family-friendly mountain town, offers year-round outdoor fun, unbeatable views of the Smoky Mountains and exciting nightlife. This summer, the town welcomes travelers with new attractions.
Head to WildSide Adventure Park for a ride on America’s longest zip line, MegaZip. The zip line opened this spring, and glides riders across the Smoky Mountains at speeds of up to 55 mph. While at the park, check out mountain biking, kid-friendly UTV rides and e-biking trails.
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Jurassic Adventure at The Island
With the excitement of the new movie Jurassic Adventure, The Island in Pigeon Forge debuted a new walk-through adventure featuring 22 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. Young travelers can walk through and see which of their favorite dinosaurs they can spot. After visiting the dinosaurs, grab a bite to eat at one of The Island’s restaurants.
The recently opened Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster is the only mountain coaster in the world with two tracks. Take a ride on the competitive side and see which family member can make it down the mountain first. Created by NASCAR Racecar Driver and team owner B.J. McLeod, The Racing Coaster offers a high-speed adventure with real-time results, making it easy for families to truly find out who is fastest.
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