10 Things to do Good for Kids in Pigeon Forge That You Shouldn't Miss

February 12, 2022 Osvaldo Hartline

Set against the misty blue backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is a gateway to 500 thousand acres of Appalachian wilderness. If hiking over 800 miles of mountain trails and camping in dense ancient forests isn't your thing, head over to Dollywood for a different sort of fun. Founded by country queen, Dolly Parton, Dollywood combines rollercoasters, waterslides, and live bluegrass and gospel concerts, with a down home country fair.
Restaurants in Pigeon Forge

1. Parrot Mountain & Gardens

1471 McCarter Hollow Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37862-7248 +1 865-774-1749 http://parrotmountainandgardens.com
Excellent
85%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4,964 reviews

Parrot Mountain & Gardens

Reviewed By MikeZxb

Extremely friendly staff and so many adorable and friendly birds! A great place for family and bird lovers!! Peaceful and beautiful gardens to relax in as well. 11 out of 10!!

2. Big Top Arcade

3275 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-3421 +1 865-365-4243 [email protected] http://www.BigTopFun.com
Excellent
84%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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5.0 based on 1,430 reviews

Big Top Arcade

Big Top is a one of a kind experience for all ages! We have state of the art arcade games along with awesome prizes! Come in and save big with our play card specials! Our staff is knowledgable, outgoing, helpful, and friendly ensuring you have an excellent visit to Big Top Arcade!

Reviewed By R4515KXtinav

We stopped at this arcade on our impromptu trip to TN from WV... Samantha & Tori we’re constantly cleaning & helping customers! I was impressed from the start! The bathrooms were TOP notch! Smelled and looked so clean! They were extremely nice, helpful and so calm with my overly excited children who couldn’t pick out their prizes. Tori heard us talking about how we drove straight there to have a little fun & planned on heading straight back home. They offered to take our picture to display on the big screen! It was a lot of fun, with an amazing atmosphere. Big Top Arcade was the highlight of our little trip. We are definitely coming back!

3. Ripken Baseball Experience

405 Jake Thomas Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-5323 +1 888-779-2969 http://www.ripkenbaseball.com/pigeon_forge
Excellent
86%
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11%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Ripken Baseball Experience

4. The Checkered Flag Slot Car Raceway and Arcade

175 E Wears Valley Rd Suite 22, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-3255 +1 865-441-1173 [email protected] http://checkeredflagslotcars.com/
Excellent
96%
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5.0 based on 48 reviews

The Checkered Flag Slot Car Raceway and Arcade

The Checkered Flag is the only Slot Car Raceway in Pigeon Forge, TN. This unique racing complex offers several different ways to race. We have rental cars and controllers or you can bring your own race gear. You can race for as little as 15 minutes or 45 minutes at a time. All of our equipment is new and kept in optimal running order so you can expect a challenging experience and one that is fun for all ages! BOOK your track time here at... CheckeredFlagSlotCars.com Our arcade offers Virtual Reality Experience with over 100 themes to choose from. This experience is second to none! You can choose haunted houses to roller coasters! A must do. Lastly, we offer an arcade experience. If you want to shoot pool, throw darts, or play some of the best arcade games we have you covered! Just a hint, Golden Tee 2020 is our most sought after arcade game! Book your Track Time TODAY! Visit... checkeredflagslotcars.com

Reviewed By lenabelk - Franklin, United States

We had SOOO MUCH! John and his family are so great!!! This will be our first stop from here on out everytime we come to visit the mountain! This good CHEAP fun!!! I highly recommend this!!! Great for ALL ages!!! I seriously can’t recommend this enough!

5. Rocky Top Mountain Coaster

2940 Veterans Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-3180 +1 865-453-0033 [email protected] http://rockytopcoaster.com/
Excellent
92%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 780 reviews

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster

Welcome to Rocky Top Mountain Coaster, the longest coaster in East Tennessee! Join us for over nine minutes of twists, turns, tunnels, and even some unexpected surprises along the way. Whether you have a need for speed, or prefer a more relaxing coaster experience, RTMC has something for everyone. Bring your entire family for an unforgettable experience.

Reviewed By tripkdl - Nacogdoches, United States

This was such a fun mountain roller coaster! I was surprised at how smooth it was considering it was a mountain coaster. I loved the fact you could slow it dow. If you wanted. Great fun for all!

6. Main Event Theater

2828 Parkway Suite 15, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-3353 +1 865-366-5963 [email protected] http://www.travisjamestribute.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 316 reviews

Main Event Theater

An intimate theater in the heart of the smokies in Pigeon Forge, TN offering "A Salute to Elvis" at 2pm and A Tribute to Conway Twitty at 7:30 every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday And Saturday. We are located at 2828 Parkway Ste 15 Pigeon Forge. )Stoplight # 4, then up the hill and turn right).

Reviewed By rons89vette - Glen Rock, United States

One of the best shows ever, a little skeptical at first sighting, off beaten path , in back of parking lot with couple block buildings, first impressions where, what the hell did we get into, gut once we entered inside office talked to owner about show, we realized , we’re here now n let’s enjoy the show, it’s a small theater, with old movie seats in couple rows, we sat up front center stage, after awhile a small bus group came in to see show, it was really great show very personal, would definitely do it again soon , as they say don’t judge book by it’s cover, glad we stuck in there, we found a little gem , Elvis is great entertainer....

7. Dollywood

2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-4102 +1 865-985-4215 [email protected] http://www.dollywood.com
Excellent
63%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17,536 reviews

Dollywood

Dollywood, recognized as one of the world’s best theme parks, is known for its award-winning shows, rides and special events. Each season is celebrated with an outstanding festival, and in 2019, Dollywood opens Wildwood Grove, an impressive new area which features 11 thrilling attractions for families to enjoy. Entertainers and artists from around the world visit Dollywood each spring during Festival of Nations. Barbeque & Bluegrass carries the park toward summer with mouth-watering meals and free celebrity concerts throughout the park. Dollywood’s Summer Celebration means extended park hours and nightly fireworks. Fall brings glowing pumpkins, the sweet sounds of gospel music and amazing crafts during Dollywood’s Harvest Festival. Smoky Mountain Christmas during November and December is a must-see with more than five million sparkling lights, and delightful holiday shows, including Christmas in the Smokies, transform the park into a winter wonderland. Visit Dollywood.com

Reviewed By PastorDHoward - Plant City, United States

Dollywood is a family friendly theme park with great shows, awesome talent, delicious foods, and exciting rides! It’s my happy place! I’ve had a season pass for over 25 years and wouldn’t be caught without one. Each year brings lots of fun and excitement as it’s like stepping into a Hallmark movie at different times throughout the year. You won’t regret it!

8. The Comedy Barn

2775 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-3214 +1 865-428-5222 [email protected] http://www.comedybarn.com
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,300 reviews

The Comedy Barn

The Comedy Barn Theater, located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee , is the award winning family comedy variety show in the Smokey Mountains. Our show features magicians, fire-eaters, jugglers, ventriloquists, clean family comedians, live country and gospel music as well as barn yard animals. The Comedy Barn in Pigeon Forge offers clean comedy for an enjoyable evening of family fun. You'll laugh until you can't laugh anymore. Winner of Funniest Show award for 10 straight years!

Reviewed By nikki101981 - Jacksonville, United States

This was our third trip to the barn and it has yet to disappoint!!! Great family fun with clean humor that is funny for all ages! One of my favorite places to visit!!!!

9. Country Tonite Theatre

129 Showplace Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-4978 +1 877-920-5327 [email protected] http://www.countrytonitepf.com/
Excellent
74%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 2,287 reviews

Country Tonite Theatre

Repeatedly voted the “#1 Show in the Smokies Year after year”! No matter your age, Country Tonite is THE SHOW you’re going to love! Experience this two-hour powerhouse production that features the best singers, dancers and musicians in the business. There is a variety of performances, not just country! You'll enjoy sidesplitting comedy acts, youth performers, bluegrass and moving gospel and patriotic songs that pay tribute to the veterans serving our great country every single day. More songs, more talent, more energy, and more fun. More memories for you and your family. With all this and Country Tonite being the most award winning show in the Smokies, it’s not hard to see why you just can’t miss this Pigeon Forge show! The 1,500 seat multi-million dollar theatre is located on the parkway in Pigeon Forge and is a equipped with state-of the art sound and lighting. Plus there are two giant video screens! .

Reviewed By Tina6840

If you love country music this show won't disappoint you. It is a great mix of new, classic and a cute production of country music from movies.The dancers are great and fun to watch, band is top notch and to top it off there is a young boy and girl that is adorable. It is 2 hours long with a 15 min. Intermission,just a really great show, we all enjoyed it.

10. Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park

2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-4102 +1 800-365-5996 http://www.dollywood.com/waterpark.aspx
Excellent
54%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,827 reviews

Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park

From the excitement of giant water slides to the serenity of a poolside retreat, Dollywood’s Splash Country offers 35 acres of summertime fun for all ages. Adjacent to Dollywood theme park, Dollywood’s Splash Country Water Adventure Park is situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Named by The Travel Channel as one of the country’s best waterparks, it features a variety of water slides and attractions—from mild to wild—including TailSpin Racer, a six-lane mat-racer slide; RiverRush, Tennessee’s first and only water coaster; The Cascades™, an 8,000-sq.-ft. lagoon-style leisure pool; Fire Tower Falls™, the state’s tallest twin speed slides; Bear Mountain Fire Tower™, a multi-level interactive water adventure; Mountain Waves, a 25,000-sq.-ft. wave pool; and the Downbound Float Trip, a relaxing lazy river as well as interactive children’s play areas. The waterpark operates mid-May to Labor Day. Operating days and hours vary; visit Dollywood.com for more information.

Reviewed By nikki8375 - Staten Island, United States

This is a great water park. The country theming is superbly done. There are plenty of slides and an exhilarating water coaster. The wave pool and lazy river are fun ways to relax without having to be on your feet. The food lines were outrageously long. That, I would say, was the worst part of the day. It's as if they were not prepared to handle the number of people in the park. We traveled in mid- August, so perhaps that was a time when their season was coming to a close and they didn't have a full staff on hand. Compared to Disney Parks prices, this was an EXCELLENT value for a family friendly day. I want to go back to Pigeon Forge just to visit Dollywood and Splash Country. There is a $13 parking fee, so be prepared to pay that. I highly recommend a visit to Splash Country if you are in Pigeon Forge during hot weather months.

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