White Water Rafting
This one of a kind adventure takes place along the Upper and Lower Pigeon River in Pigeon Forge, TN. Although there are many different rafting companies they all share the same river and rapids for you to enjoy! The Pigeon River is one of the most popular rivers for white water rafting in North America. With class rapids from I to IV, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. For recommendations, checkout this list of 5 Best White Water Rafting trips!
Ziplining
There are so many companies that provide ziplining tours in Pigeon Forge, but there’s also SO MANY MOUNTAINS! There are so many different landmarks, wildlife, and scenic views surrounding the area, so no matter where you book your trip, you’ll be sure to have a blast!
Rowdy Bear Mountain
Rowdy Bear Mountain is home to two amazing thrill rides including the First Mountain Glider in the world! Have fun year round for the whole family, right in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee as well as Pigeon Forge! Mountain coasters offer the most adventure being a roller coaster on the side of a mountain that allows you to be so close to nature and wildlife! You can also experience the first outdoor year-round tubing hill and longest run in Tennessee. Reaches speeds up to 35mph! The tubing hill is 500 feet long with a 70 foot drop.
Website: http://www.rowdybearcoaster.com
Pigeon Forge Snow
Pigeon Forge Snow is the first indoor snow facility in the entire United States that offers REAL snow all year long. It uses state of the art snowmaking technology to transform its 35,000 square ft. indoor facility into a winter wonderland, complete with up to 12 lanes of the fastest snow tubing regardless of the time of year. Instead of using synthetic material, the attraction’s slopes are covered in genuine fresh powder. Our snow tubing is really fun for the whole family, from 3 to 103! In addition to tubing, Pigeon Forge Snow offers other classic winter activities. There is a snow play area where guests can build snowmen and make snow angels.
Website: https://pigeonforgesnow.com
Sky High Air Tours
Experience the romance and adventure of flying in an open cockpit Biplane with a modern day Barnstormer. Breathtaking bird’s eye view of the Great Smoky Mountains and the surrounding area provide an incredible photo opportunity. Flights start with a hop around Sevierville that lasts about 8 minutes to get a taste of what flying in a biplane is all about. The 15 minute Barnstormer flight will go out over Pigeon Forge, around the foothills and pass by Dollywood. The Ultimate Sight Seeing Tour is a 30 minute flight that will fly over scenic Douglas Lake, along the French Broad River and then follow the Parkway to Pigeon Forge. The airplane is a true vintage 1927 open cockpit Biplane, lovingly restored to “like new” condition.
Website: http://www.skyhighairtours.com
Flyaway Indoor Skydiving
Have you ever dreamed of flying? Stop dreaming and learn how to fly! Flyaway Indoor Skydiving can give you the experience of flying without the fear of jumping from a plane or falling out of the sky. At Flyaway, America’s first vertical wind tunnel, you can break the bonds of gravity and body fly. Flyaway Indoor Skydiving gives you the chance to test your skills of human flight during a single flight session or as a participant in a personalized coaching program.