Posted on 3/28/2026

8 Things to Try at The Island in Pigeon Forge

8 Things to Try at The Island in Pigeon Forge


With rides, games, food, and shopping, The Island is your one-stop destination for family fun in Pigeon Forge. The Island boasts dozens of lively attractions, so how do you choose? Try these unmissable favorites!

1. Ride The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains from 200 feet in the air, aboard this iconic Ferris wheel. Ride at night for a sparkling view of downtown.

2. Play The Great Big Game Show

If you’ve ever watched a TV game show and thought, “I could do that,” this is your chance to prove it! Step onto a full-sized TV-style set with a live host who guides you and your friends through fast-paced challenges to test your game show skills.

3. Solve Crimes at Alcatraz East Crime Museum

Could you solve America’s most infamous crimes? Experience hands-on history as you take fingerprints, learn about DNA evidence, and dive deep into detection. See real-life evidence from notorious crimes and discover how law enforcement catches perpetrators.

4. Bounce at Thunderdome

Fly, flip, and soar as you bounce on trampolines inside a 32-foot-high dome! Super springy bungee cords secure you and help you leap to incredible heights.

5. Experience 7D Dark Ride Adventure

Fight zombies and crazed robots in this immersive shooter game. Your seat rocks and rolls, special goggles create 3D effects, wind blows your hair, and sounds surround you for a wildly realistic, incredibly fun adventure.

6. Immerse Yourself at Battleground: Tactical Laser Tag

You’ve never played laser tag like this before. Inside a custom-built arena, unique to The Island, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped inside a video game!

7. Get a Caricature at Cosmic Pen

An artist hand-draws a caricature of you while you wait, creating a hilarious and endearing souvenir. Short on time? The artists can use your photos to create caricatures, too. Get one of the whole family!

8. Make Feathered Friends at the Parrot Mountain Store

Snap an adorable photo of yourself or the kids with a gorgeous, colorful parrot! These birds are ambassadors for Pigeon Forge’s Parrot Mountain attraction, hanging out at The Island to delight visitors.

Discover all the Smokies have to offer when you stay in a private, luxurious Pigeon Forge cabin near The Island. Reserve your cabin online right now! 



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