5 Awesome Thrill Rides in Pigeon Forge to Check Out During Your Stay

The sign for Flyaway Indoor Skydiving on the Pigeon Forge Parkway.

Picture this: It’s a beautiful sunny day in Pigeon Forge. You and your family are looking for some excitement. There are plenty of thrill rides in Pigeon Forge that’ll have the wind blowing through your hair and adrenaline pumping through your body. But, which ones will you choose?

1. SkyFlyer at The Track

You can fly first class with SkyFlyer at The Track. Get the thrill of skydiving while safely secured in the harnessed SkyFlyer suit. Your friends or family can join you (3 total allowed) as you are pulled up 75 feet. When you are ready to fly, you can pull the cord which will send you soaring through the sky!

2. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster

the track of an alpine coaster in Pigeon Forge TNIt’s time to ride the hill and feel the thrill at Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster! Cruise along the coaster’s circuit that’s over one mile long. It has been declared the longest downhill ride in the United States. You can either catch the thrills on the coaster alone or ride with a friend along. Either way, you’ll be sure to have a good time.

3. Wild Eagle at Dollywood

If you are going to check out at least one roller coaster in Dollywood, Wild Eagle would be the one to choose. It is America’s first wing coaster and is perched 21 stories above Dollywood. Riders are strapped in with overhead harnesses while their feet are dangling. Riding Wild Eagle at Dollywood really feels like you are soaring on the wings of an eagle high above the Smokies! Thrill-seekers will love the anticipation of the first drop and how smooth the ride is.

4. Flyaway Indoor Skydiving

Is skydiving on your bucket list? You won’t have to jump out of a plane to experience Flyaway Indoor Skydiving. They have America’s first vertical wind tunnel that’ll create an environment where you feel like you are free falling like you would in traditional skydiving. You can choose either a single flight session on your own or be a participant in a personalized coaching session. No experience is required at Flyaway Indoor Skydiving. Just show up and they’ll teach you how to fly.

5. Zipline Canopy Tour at Climbworks

Excited young woman on zipline in Pigeon Forge TnOnce you start the zipline canopy tour at Climbworks your feet won’t touch the ground for 2.5 hours! Instead, you’ll be soaring from treetop to treetop while taking in panoramic views of one of the most beautiful places on Earth. This bird’s eye view will help you see the Smokies in a whole new light. The tour consists of 9 ziplines that vary in views, length, and height to mix things up while you’re on your adventure. It’s a perfect way to get your thrills and experience nature all at once!

At Willow Brook Lodge, you’ll be only a short distance from these thrill rides in Pigeon Forge. Are you looking for an affordable hotel in Pigeon Forge? Browse our Pigeon Forge hotel rooms and rates to find the best fit for your next family vacation. We look forward to seeing you soon!