Top 8 Interactive Attractions for Kids in Pigeon Forge

Engage and entertain kids and teens with interactive attractions. From digging for gems, to wielding a magic wand on a quest, to hanging out with superstars, Pigeon Forge has hands-on fun kids will remember for years to come. Try these top interactive activities. 

1. Pigeon Forge Gem Mine

Dig deep! The dirt hides treasures, but you’ll have to unearth them yourself! Mine for authentic gems, fossils, or both, just like you’re a prospector or a paleontologist. The Gem Mine can turn your finds into custom jewelry, too. 

2. MagiQuest

Wave your magic wand and complete quests in a live-action roleplaying game. Search for clues in a dragon dungeon, fairy forest, and goblin chamber. After your quest, enjoy a mirror maze, mini golf, and arcade games.

3. Battleground: Tactical Laser Tag

Older kids and teens will feel as if they’re battling inside a life-sized video game, thanks to the state-of-the-art laser arena. 

4. Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo

Visit with camels, zebras, goats, reindeer and other fascinating creatures, at this relaxing farm in the beautiful Smokies foothills. Ask about pony rides and horseback riding while you’re here.

5. Beyond the Lens

More than 150 interactive activities await kids inside this “techno-tainment” center! Experience virtual reality adventures, a hunt for Bigfoot, a mysterious pit of alien eggs, and pop culture photo ops galore. 

6. WonderWorks

Science-based challenges keep the whole family engaged. Lie on a bed of nails. Feel hurricane-force winds. Endure earthquake tremors. Ride inside a spinning gyroscope. Climb into a life-sized, replica Mercury space capsule. And these are just a few of the interactive exhibits!  

7. Titanic Museum Attraction

Board this replica of the world’s most famous ship, and discover the excitement of hands-on history. Take on the roles of real passengers and crew. Touch an iceberg, shovel coal in the boiler room, and climb into a lifeboat. There’s a special, interactive area for kids under 8, too. 

8. Hollywood Wax Museum

This wacky waxworks provides props so you can pretend you’re hanging out with movie stars, singers, and pop culture icons. Selfies encouraged! Have a diva dance party, or dazzle celebrities at cocktail hour. 

After a busy day, head back to a cozy, private Pigeon Forge vacation cabin. Reserve a cabin online and save money.