Pigeon Forge is known as a destination for family fun, but did you know there are some heart-pounding rides in the area? Anyone who loves to get the adrenaline pumping won’t be able to resist experiencing these attractions. We aren’t including any of the rides at Dollywood, because that’s a whole beast of its own! We’re just talking about other exciting Pigeon Forge rides in the area, and here are our top 8 you won’t want to miss!
1. Clockwork
One Pigeon Forge ride at The Island you don’t want to miss is Clockwork. This is a family thrill ride that has four arms rotating in almost-overlapping orbits. You’ll be mesmerized as you watch the seats move in front of each other, and your heart will race as it looks like they almost collide (but we promise, it’s as safe as you can get!).
2. SkyFly: Soar America
One of the newer experiences in pigeon Forge is SkyFly: Soar America at The Island in Pigeon Forge. This is an indoor flying theater where you can strap into the dynamic seating and expect an incredible show! You’ll feel like you’ve hopped aboard a plane as you watch yourself fly over some of the most breathtaking places in the United States. You’ll even get to experience sounds, smells, and wind as you soar over valleys, bodies of water, and more!
3. Rocky Top Mountain Coaster
Are you someone who loves coasters? Then you have to experience a mountain coaster while you’re in town, and one of the best is Rocky Top Mountain Coaster! Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Parkway, you can enjoy a leisurely ride through the mountain woods, or you can fly on the track as you put the pedal to the metal! Riders control their speed on this mountain coaster, and you can ride it any time of the day!
4. The Flying Ox
One Pigeon Forge ride you won’t find anywhere else is The Flying Ox at Lumberjack Feud. This one-of-a-kind ride is unlike anything else you’ve ever gotten on before. It combines ziplining with a roller coaster for a feeling you won’t find anywhere else. The track takes you above Lumberjack Square, and you’ll love the feeling as you glide along the track!
5. Monster Dive
The Mountain Mile in Pigeon Forge is one of the newer entertainment complexes, and it comes with some thrilling experiences! This collection of rides is known as The Mountain Monster, and it includes Monster Dive, Monster Launch, and Monster Fall. Monster Dive is the biggest, and you’ll ride to the top of the tower in an elevator. Once at the top, you’ll get onto the platform and sit in the seat. You’ll tip forward until you’re facing the ground, then free fall over the water feature at the front of the complex!
6. Monster Launch
Monster Launch is an exciting Pigeon Forge ride that you’ll have a blast doing! Riders sit back to back on a saddle. You’ll be blasted upward with compressed air, and there’s nothing quite like the feeling of negative Gs at the top! You might even get to flip at the top!
7. Monster Fall
When you see Monster Fall, you’ll probably think you’ve seen this ride before at other theme parks or fairs. But Monster Fall is just a little different. You’ll ride to the top of the 200 foot tower, and you have no idea when you’ll fall back down the tower. As you climb to the top, you’ll get to enjoy beautiful views and listen to your heart pound as you wait for the exciting part! Plus, Monster Fall only has a lap belt for even more excitement!
8. Ski Lift Shootout Coaster
Another pretty unique Pigeon Forge ride you’ll want to try is Ski Lift Shootout Coaster. This attraction is at Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snowpark, a snow-themed theme park that’s open year round! This is the first alpine flyer in the US. Two riders will sit side-by-side with their laser guns as they swing around in the air and try to hit as many targets as they can to gain points. The rider with the most points at the end of the experience is the winner!
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We know you can’t wait to try all of these Pigeon Forge rides on your next vacation! We also know you don’t want to be too far away from all the excitement, and that’s why you should stay in one of our Pigeon Forge cabins that’s close to all the attractions you want to experience! Look through our rentals, and pick the best one for your getaway today!