Discover the latest adventures awaiting you in Pigeon Forge and the enchanting Smoky Mountains! From the adrenaline-pumping competitions at top attractions featured in the Family Challenge to the immersive experiences you’ll encounter at all-new family attractions, here is a lineup of the most exciting activities and new things to do in Pigeon Forge in 2024.
Whether you seek family-friendly entertainment, incredible new accommodations, or exciting new adventures, Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains offer an array of fun ways to create unforgettable memories. Add these new things to do in 2024 to your Pigeon Forge bucket list today!
What’s the Pigeon Forge Family Challenge? We found 5 fabulous families and brought them to town to compete in a series of competitions at some of your favorite attractions. Each week brings a new challenge, and at the end, one family will be crowned the Pigeon Forge Family Challenge grand champion! The families competing in our Pigeon Forge Family Challenge are every bit as interesting and varied as the lineup of fun here in Pigeon Forge. Stay tuned as our fantastic host, Beth Haynes, guides them through each challenge that requires skill, stamina, speed, strength and teamwork. Coming to YouTube February 6, 2024!
The new Wayback Hotel is located across from The Island in Pigeon Forge and is so much more than just a place to stay. The hotel restaurant, Paloma Cantina, serves up an amazing breakfast and is a great option for dinner too. The rooms are stylish and in the winter, they have heated igloos which are the perfect way to unwind after a long day! The Swim Club also serves food & drinks and is 21 & up after 5pm.
Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay: An Epic Golf Adventure is brand new to Pigeon Forge. Immerse yourself in the story and take plenty of photos as you putt-putt your way through the mythical Mermaid Bay. You will meet plenty of mysterious mermaid folk all along your journey and may even run into live actors! From the creators of the iconic Toy Box Mini Golf and Crave Golf Club, this is an attraction you don’t want to miss.
Dollywood’s new HeartSong Lodge & Resort features high ceilings, exposed beams, an indoor and outdoor pool, fire pit, incredible amenities, delicious dining options and so much more. With 300 spacious rooms and suites, the Smoky Mountain views will leave you speechless no matter what season you visit. Stop by the gift shop to take a treasured keepsake home with you (or a loaf of cinnamon bread).
Buckle up for a new adventure in town! Lost Mine Mountain Coaster & Mini-Golf is a one-of-a-kind mountain coaster and miniature golf attraction with incredible interactive theming. Golf your way through the Lost Mine’s 18-hole course and experience adventure, fun, and the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains in a whole new way! This premier new mountain coaster in the Great Smoky Mountains features the area’s longest ride, a next-generation safety system, and an immersive themed environment. Glide over Pigeon Forge, race through tunnels, and try to spot all the mischief of the Lost Mine bears!
In May, visitors will be treated to the new Dolly Parton Experience, an immersive, multimedia expansion that will “make guests feel as if they were alongside Dolly as she journeyed from Locust Ridge to stages around the world.” The Dolly Parton Experience will feature exhibits spanning her iconic career and other highlights throughout the years that provide guests more Dolly than ever before!
Those memories from elementary school coloring sessions will flood back at this 30,000-square-foot entertainment facility from the iconic brand that’s set to open in the fall. The new Crayola Experience facility will have over 20 hands-on attractions like naming your own crayon color, creating wax art and a custom coloring book. A retail store will feature the world’s largest selection of Crayola products to complete this whimsical experience.
The Nerf Action Xperience, a 29,000-square-foot indoor entertainment center, will open on the Pigeon Forge Parkway and feature blaster battle zones, sports challenges, an obstacle course, a food and beverage area and a retail store. This exciting new attraction is expected to open in fall 2024.
Step into the excitement pulsating through Pigeon Forge and the breathtaking Smoky Mountains with these new things to do in 2024 that make this destination a must visit!