Do you describe yourself as an adrenaline junkie? Or does the sight of a thrilling sport or activity gets your blood pumping? If yes, you’re probably always looking for exciting places and activities around you. One such place is Pigeon Forge which is a haven for thrill seekers. It offers a variety of heart-pounding experiences. If you’ve got a bucket list, be ready to start crossing out activities because we’ve listed six of the most fulfilling activities you can experience while visiting Pigeon Forge.
Dollywood
Owned by the famous singer Dolly Parton, Dollywood is a must-visit theme park. It has several thrilling rides that will give you an instant adrenaline rush. If you want to experience soaring the skies, you should try out America’s first wing coaster, Wild Eagle. Unlike regular roller coasters, the riders sit outside the track- on either side of what looks like an eagle’s wings. The coaster will swoop you across the track that goes up, down, and all around.
Another prime attraction for thrill lovers at Dollywood is the Tennessee Tornado. Although it’s almost a two-minute ride, it goes so fast through twists, turns, and loops that you’ll be holding on to your seats throughout the ride. Apart from that, the Barnstormer is another monster ride, giving its riders a thrilling experience of freefall. Holding only to their lap bars, the riders will enjoy the ride as it swings like a pendulum.
Dollywood also has a waterpark where one of the tallest water slides awaits you. The Fire Tower Falls are twin slides 70 feet high. You’ll slide down and into a water-filled lane with a huge splash.
Ziplining
If you’ve always wanted to zipline Pigeon Forge has all kinds of ziplining adventures to experience. You can visit Dubby’s Adventure Park Ziplines, located in the center of Pigeon Forge. It has seven different ziplining cables that range from 200 feet to 2500 feet. If you’re also interested in sliding across the cable and also enjoy a breathtaking view, then The Dome Ziplines should be your stop. Swinging from a height of 65 feet, you’ll be able to view the picturesque beauty of Pigeon Forge.
The professionals at the zip lines are highly trained and will guide you on the basic safety measures, so you enjoy a safe yet thrilling experience. If you’re looking forward to recording your ziplining experience, you can tie your camera to a strap to tie around your hand securely.
While all this may sound fun, if you are looking for something different when it comes to ziplining in Pigeon Forge, you can visit Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Adventure Park. There you can experience the zip line rollercoaster and other thrilling activities like bungee jumping, tree climbing, and log rolling. However, the fun doesn’t end there; you can follow that with a Lumberjack Dinner and Show.
Zorbing at Outdoor Gravity Park
A popular activity at the Pigeon Forge is zorbing. You can enjoy this activity by entering a fully-secured, transparent orb that goes down a gentle slope. Inside the orb, the thick layer of air keeps you protected and allows you to roll with the ball. At Pigeon Forge, you can experience this thrilling and relevantly uncommon sport at Outdoor Gravity Park. The hill you’ll roll down from is nearly 1000 feet high here. The orb has a diameter of 11 feet, so you’ll be bouncing, sliding, and slipping down the hill in a one-of-a-kind thrilling experience.
The Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
You’ll love The Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster if you’re a nature lover. This coaster ride is situated amidst the mountains of the Smokys. It is the longest alpine coaster in the US and is one of the most fulfilling experiences for thrill-seekers. You’ll be able to enjoy the scenic beauty of the mountains in the first five minutes as a cable pulls your cart straight up to the peak. After that, you’ll be able to enjoy the speed, twists, and turns that the coaster has to offer.
One of the unique elements of this alpine coaster is that it comes with individual brakes so you can control the pace during your ride. Various signposts mounted along the track indicate different altitudes and reminders to buckle up.
Go-Karting
Have you ever planned a racing adventure with your friends? If yes, now’s your chance to beat them to the finish line at Pigeon Forge’sgo-karting tracks. There is a variety of racing tracks that give adrenaline junkies a chance to race their family and friends. If you’re looking for the fastest carts go-karts, then Xtreme Racing Centre awaits you. With three different yet exciting tracks, you’ll also receive a track report and your lap record after every race.
If you’re looking to experiment with unique karts, you can visit the Speedzone Fun Park, which has separate customized karts: one for speed testing, one for trying out sharp turns, and one for racing up and down. You can even check out Adventure Raceway if you want to race on water boats.
Laser Tag
What could be more competitive and exhilarating than beating your friend at laser tag? You can visit the LazerPort Fun Center, which has the largest laser tag arenas across the Smoky Mountains. The game’s objective is to shoot your opponents from your infrared-emitting light gun and avoid getting hit by others.
You can go with a group of friends or your family and form teams. Another fun attraction is WonderWorks which is an upside-down building! It has a thrilling laser tag arena where you’re goal must be to outlive all your opponents whilst hiding in a maze.
Conclusion
Pigeon Forge is packed with thrilling activities you can experience with friends and family. One of the most famous amusement parks, Dollywood, has several hair-raising rides that you wouldn’t want to miss out on. Wild Eagle, Tennessee Tornado, and Barnstormer are just a few to name. If you’re looking to beat the heat while looking for something fun, you can head out to the Dollywood water park and enjoy the towering waterslides.
Once you visit Pigeon Forge, you can cross out zorbing and ziplining from your bucket list, too, because you’ll be able to experience both these thrilling pursuits here. Moreover, you can enjoy an exciting coaster ride amidst the mountains at The Smoky Mountains Alpine Coaster while you absorb the natural beauty surrounding you. You can also experience the fastest go-karts at Pigeon Forge’s Xtreme Racing Centre.
