Top 9 Things for Kids to Do at The Island in Pigeon Forge
Published Apr 17, 2025
The Island is Pigeon Forge’s headquarters for family fun. Call the kids over–this list is just for them, full of The Island’s delights for kids and teens!
1. Fight Zombies
Save the world from the undead in the interactive 7D Dark Ride Adventure. This high-tech game merges virtual reality with movement, sound, and wind, for unforgettable adventures.
2. Play Laser Tag
Imagine being inside your favorite video game! That’s the vibe at Battleground. This high-tech arena was custom-built, so it’s not like any other laser tag you’ve ever played. If you love Call of Duty, Halo, or Fortnite, this game’s for you.
3. Design Your Own Toy Car or Truck
Build your dream car or truck at RideMakerz. Customize your build with the colors, tires, lights, sounds, and accessories you want. Add remote control for the ultimate model car.
4. Conquer the Ropes Course
Go three stories high, tackling 30 elements as you climb, slide, crawl, and leap. Two zip lines and a simulated free fall will get your blood racing on the Sky Trail Explorer Ropes Course.
5. Play Games, Win Prizes
Arcade City is stuffed with games, like claw machines, racing car games, basketball, giant Pac-Man, skee ball–and so many more. Trade in your points for prizes like toys, games, candy, even PlayStations.
6. Go on Theme Park Rides
The Island’s rides flip you, spin you, and lift you to the sky. Get a wristband for 48 hours of unlimited rides, or ride just a few–it’s your choice. The Island’s got adorable rides for little ones and thrilling rides for tweens and teens.
7. Solve Crimes
Pretend you’re a crime scene investigator hunting clues with science, or a detective pursuing a suspect, at Alcatraz East Crime Museum.
8. Fly Over the Grand Canyon…
…without leaving Pigeon Forge! Fly past landmarks including the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, and Mount Rushmore, on a fully immersive ride, SkyFly: Soar America. A spherical screen surrounds you while your seat moves to simulate flight. It’s like taking a cross-country vacation in just minutes!
9. Ride the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel
From this massive Ferris wheel, you can see for miles in daytime, and at night, the Wheel lights up in spectacular colors.
Ask your folks to reserve a Pigeon Forge cabin now, and start working on your own list of the best things to do at The Island!
