My family and I visited The Island in Pigeon Forge early on a Monday morning, and it turned out to…read morebe a great time to go. We parked across the street in their free parking area, which had plenty of available spots at that hour. The walk over was less than a mile and very manageable. Although the weather wasn't ideal--light rain and chilly temperatures--it didn't take away from the experience. We started by walking around and taking everything in. There are so many cute shops, unique stores, and plenty of great photo opportunities throughout the area. We did a little shopping, sampled some food, and purchased tickets to ride the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, which was a highlight. Before heading out, we made one last stop at Ole Smoky Moonshine, which is always a fun experience. Even though the weather didn't fully cooperate, we still had a great time and really enjoyed our visit. The Island has a fun, lively atmosphere and offers something for everyone--we'd definitely go back!

This is a very beautiful shopping place in Pigeon Forge. I really loved the dinosaur figurines…read moreoutside; cool! With that being said, we found it a bit of a tourist trap and pricey, but that was to be expected for the area and kind of place this is. There are tons of alcohol tasting places and food places through out here. We did do a stop and tasting at Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, which was unique enough since I am from the west coast visiting, and fun. I still think if you want more authentic tastings and food, to go to downtown Gatlinburg instead (it's all similar enough though). We also did a wine tasting here and all the wines were so sweet for my palette. I did enjoy the shops and pursuing around this beautiful area. A great spot to get some steps in. Many places also offer free samples of food to (like the candy store) so don't be afraid to go in and try.

Goats on the Roof is ALWAYS a must do when we visit Pigeon Forge!! The mountain coaster is one of…read morethe best in PF and who doesn't love seeing the goats!!! We will be returning on our annual Memorial Day trip this year!!!

We had fun doing this experience, and it's super cheap. The bike that carries the food to goats…read morewas a little awkward for adults (you can't adjust the seat) but I had laughs. Inside they have touristy souvenirs, and outside there was a couple in a booth by the exit selling "timeshares that aren't timeshares" that felt a a little sketchy to me. My bf got caught in a convo with the man and he was fitting tmi questions in. How often are you here? What's your income back home? What's your job? The goats were cute, esp the babies. It was a nice spot to get hands on with animals.

Dollywood is certainly a mix of good and bad. The grands liked the rides they were big enough for…read moreand despite the crowds lines moved fairly well but as with any amusement park, bring your patience. The let down is certainly the food- it's expensive (no surprise) but also bad. They ran out of things constantly and there is nothing worse than having your seven year old granddaughter looking forward to her Bear cone only to be told, none too nicely either, that they are out of Bear cones- okay, a regular cone and sprinkles- nope, out of sprinkles. I don't even remember what the third ask was but, alas, not to be had. Finally, the woman said they had cones and M&ms, that's all. Instead of disappointing my granddaughter three times, why the heck not just say up front all she had was a regular cone and M&m's? Anyway, it definitely left a bad taste in my mouth, pun intended.

100/100 yes!! It's…read moresuch a clean, cute, calm atmosphere. So many different food options and they change with the season. Goodies and drinks. Rides for all ages. Games you can pay for. Shows through out the day. Always a fest going on for different seasons. The theme and rides are great. The smokies are beautiful. There is so much to do. You can do enough in one day but def a 2 day park or more if you're going to the water park or resort (we haven't done either before). We went for the first time and fell in love. Even if you have little or are elder it's a great park to walk and see stuff at. Get the cinnamon bread, take lots of pics, get the memory pass and ride the rides 10x, see shows, see the eagles, ride the train! You are drenched in water rides so I wouldn't take anything on them. Lots of walking. Bring your own water bottle and/or snacks. Download the app. Get a season pass or park at patriot park and take a trolley to the park.

This was a very fun adventure even for a scary person like me. I purchased the groupon which was a…read moregreat deal for 2 for $23. I reviewed the pricing upon arrival and it was $14 for kids. Every penny count nowadays so I'll take it. If the child is under a certain height they require them to ride with an adult. *Insert my nerves kicking in about this* I will say it looks more intimidating that it actual is. No big drops and you can adjust the speed as you ride. I built my courage to go faster the second ride but the employee did ask for me to not hold up traffic like previous did! Good adventure!

If you truly want to experience the Smoky Mountains, then you need to ride the Alpine coaster,…read morewhich we were told is the longest mountain coaster in the country. There is nothing like climbing the mountain in a single car, by yourself, and then reaching the top and dropping down the other side at speeds up to 35 miles an hour, would the only thing to slow you down is a hand break you pull back.

We went to this park today with our family, and it was absolutely a lovely experience…read more We went early enough where there was just a small crowd. Any time we went to the counter, April, all dressed in appropriate purple, and Chris, helped us. Thank you for going the extra mile and making this day fun. Mike and TJ

Came here, and it's a mad house, long lines, children running loose and wild came here to play…read moreEverworld the AR (not VR) . Was told it would be about a hour, $25 per person. The videos made it look cool. I would say 3/5, once you beat the game, it's done, so I was there $24 mins, the videos aren't even close to what you get. Not worth it. Carts and games are on

Magical fun for all! We have passed MagiQuest many trips,…read moreuntil this last visit we decided to go for a date. My husband and I had the best time, completing quests and racing against the clock! It was a fun and immersive experience. It reminded me of the interactive experiences they have at the wizarding world of Harry Potter in universal. Would highly recommended for people of all ages! And as someone with mobility issues, they have an elevator and plenty of spaces to sit and rest.

Magi Quest is a fun arcade for kids to play. They were clean and organized …read more Kids had lot of fun trying out different games

We came here today as they offer double rider go karts, which was perfect to be able to take our…read moretoddler as a passenger on the racecourse. Minimum height is 36 inches for the passenger so this ticked our box! We ended up purchasing 60 credits for $55 and we used our $10 off voucher which brought it to $45 for 60 credits which was a great value! We were able to do both tracks as well as many of the children rides. Such as the planes, train, carousel, and swings! Such a fun day for a morning or afternoon out.. our little one was over the moon and had a great time. Everything was well functioning and staff was so friendly and helpful. 10/10 experience

This place is a long time, staple when visiting the Smoky Mountains. Over the years as it has lost…read moreits luster a little. Still plenty of fun things to do here. Employment in the area must be an undertaking. Great go carts and putt-putt but service with a smile doesn't exist here. I visited the kids area and staff is robotic and seem to all wish they were not standing there waiting to push a button .

We love Anakeesta, especially in the fall during their Bear Variam Festival (highly recommend you…read moreget a beer tour passport if you are a beer/cider drinker). We've gone two years in a row (2024 and 2025) and even between the years it seems that there is more to offer. Plan to be there all day, especially if you have small children. There is so much for them to do, climb, and explore which is nice so you can enjoy your drink while they play. All the kids areas are secure too so you won't lose them or worry about them falling down the mountain. Our kids LOVE the slide and birdhouse climbing area. There's a stage for live entertainment close by which we really enjoyed. Lots of food options all over however we really enjoy the lookout mountain restaurant and you have to get ice cream for dessert afterwards. Transportation up the mountain is either by their Ridge Rambler (open bus with no windows so dress accordingly) or the skyline with both open and closed cars (runs really slowly and usually a LONG line). I highly recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance because even though that option is available, many do not opt for it and would rather stand in a VERY LONG line to purchase tickets and then get in line for the skyline. If you purchase in advance and opt to ride the bus like we do, wait time is very minimal and you can bypass most of the line which is a huge plus. (also, the waiting area is by 2 private restrooms in case you need to go before boarding). Even though it's busy, everything is so spread out that it's not crowded which is super nice. Plan to take a backpack to carry items as you will stay on the mountain and it's not easy to go back and forth to the car (could but will take time), plus, it's nice to have in case it's chilly and hot later so you can store clothing layers. Currently, Anakeesta is closed until March for remodels and they've shared ideas and things to come which all look like great additions. We can't wait to go again this fall 2026 to enjoy all the new amenities. Highly recommend for all ages!

Cool place. 50% of it isn't open this spring... no ski lift. No zip lining. Sky trek is half…read moreclosed. LOTS of stairs. Seriously LOTS. If mobility is limited, keep this in mind. Cool play areas for kids. Several dining options. Gem mining. Mountain coasters. Mountain coasters line is usually 20min longer than they say it is. Waiter will charge you $4 unexpectedly for a to-go cup for your drink. Feels like the kind of place where you end up being nickel and dimed. Wanted to love it but it's just ok.

This was an amazing experience it was very similar if not the same technology as Soarin' Over…read moreCalifornia in which I experienced at Disneyland in California this takes you over several landscapes over the world instead of just California every time you travel over a coastline us sprayed with the mist of water and every time you travel over a field you are ambushed by the scent of whatever location you travel over the feeling of being in flight is something that you can't imagine as a human being but this seems to be as close as it gets to being birdlike. if you decide to go to Skyfly Soar America. Try to make it one of the first or the last experience of your day as it will be super crowded anytime of year as it is an indoor venue and it seems many people want to experience it more than once the cost is reasonable they also offer military discount so be sure to ask for any discount whether it's senior or military and they will apply it to your ticket. Overall skyfly Soar America is a 5 out of 5 for any attraction of his kind finally please forgive me if I have any misspelled items as this is the first time I'm using a dictation app as it's easier to write my review with my carpal tunnel syndrome probably too much information but it is what it is.

All 4 of us went on this soaring ride like the one in Disney World. So much better and we'll worth…read moreit. We thoroughly enjoyed this motion ride. It was $26 a person. Last about 15 min. A must do.

Ok, I had very high expectations. I had read a lot of great reviews, and with so many options from…read morethe same chain, it was hard to choose. My daughter was deciding between WonderWorks and Ripley's Aquarium, and honestly, I regret not choosing the aquarium. I expected this place to blow our minds, but it didn't. The attractions feel a bit outdated and could definitely use better maintenance, especially considering the amount of people they get every day. The best part was the laser tag -- everything else was pretty underwhelming. The 4D simulator was only partially working, and the glasses felt cheap. The earthquake experience was disappointing... my car on a straight road moves more than that. Plan to go with plenty of time, because between everything, time flies and you'll easily spend at least three hours inside. If you're thinking about going after 6 pm, I'd recommend leaving it for another day and going earlier. And if you're choosing between this attraction and another one... there's really not much to think about.

WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge absolutely earned a 5-star review from me for the value alone. For one…read moreadmission price, you get hours of hands-on fun: interactive science exhibits, the 4D motion theater, glow-in-the-dark ropes course, and unlimited laser tag and rides. It feels like more than just a "museum," and we easily could've spent half a day exploring and still not hit everything.What really stood out, though, was the military discount. As soon as we asked, the staff knew exactly how it worked, applied it with no hassle, and knocked a nice chunk off the total. That savings made a big difference for our group and turned an already good deal into a great deal.. Between the amount of stuff included in the ticket, the chance to replay laser tag and rides as much as you want, I honestly don't understand how anyone could rate this less than 5 stars. If you show up early, plan a few hours, and take advantage of the discount, it's one of the best values in Pigeon Forge. Try to plan the trip in the off season as it is nowhere near as crowded as it was doing the summer where it was too crowded to stand in line to get in. Definitely worth my money and something I would do again with my grandchildren.