The Island in Pigeon Forge offers a vibrant, family-friendly environment featuring a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. With over 40 stores and specialty shops, the venue also houses nearly two dozen dining spots, including restaurants and food stands. Visitors can enjoy around 30 rides, games, and attractions that appeal to all ages. Additionally, The Island hosts several stages and venues for live music and seasonal events, including frequent free concerts.
Conveniently located just 2 blocks from Parkway near Light #3, at 131 The Island Drive in Pigeon Forge, The Island provides ample free parking. While pets are allowed on the premises, restrictions may apply in certain areas. It’s a pleasant place to relax, with seating by the fountains, perfect for enjoying the evening light show.
The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel is the centerpiece of the Island, a 200-foot high observation wheel. The glass-enclosed gondolas are climate controlled and can take up to eight guests (four in the VIP gondolas). The Wheel offers great views of the Smoky Mountains in any season. The Island Show Fountains are also a major draw, featuring synchronized light and music performances year-round.
A recent standout addition is SkyFly: Soar America, hailed by USA Today as the Best New Attraction in America. This cutting-edge flying theater ride lets you experience the thrill of gliding over iconic American landscapes with immersive sights, sounds, and even scents.
Shopping
The Island caters to a wide range of shopping interests, including St. Somewhere Spa, a tropical-inspired full-service spa offering massages, facials, pedicures, manicures, and more. For couples, there are joint treatments available. Explore further details in our feature on Local and In-Cabin Spa Treatments.
Unique shopping options include home furnishings, artwork, apparel for all ages, footwear, accessories, toys, sporting goods, cigars, tobacco products, puzzles, games, and magic items. You’ll also find souvenirs, bath and cosmetic products, health items, “Made in America” goods, Christmas merchandise, wine, and a variety of sweets.
Food
The Island makes it easy to enjoy a full day of shopping without leaving for meals. Everything from breakfast to dinner, including drinks and snacks, is within walking distance. For a home-cooked meal, Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen is a top choice, while Margaritaville is perfect if you’re craving a burger with a margarita.
Other eateries include:
- Auntie Anne’s
- Big Rocky Candy Kitchen
- Bob’s Lemonade
- Byrd’s Famous Cookies
- Cinnabon
- Dick’s Last Resort
- Dude’s Daiquiris
- Fins Bar & Chill
- Kapop! (Perfectly popped popcorn)
- Mellow Mushroom
- Sweet!
- The Bakesale
- The Fudgery
- The Island Creamery
- Timberwood Grill
- Yee Haw Snack Shack
Rides and Attractions
Explore a unique blend of rides, games, challenges, and other attractions. Whether your goal is to relax and unwind or awaken the thrill-seeker within you, The Island has something to match your taste. Beyond the attractions already mentioned, other attractions at The Island include:
- Funny cars – Don’t have a license? No problem! Grab a crazy car and take it for a spin
- Thunderdome – A 32-foot high dome of aluminum with four super trampoline bungy jumps
- The Flying Horse Carousel –A classic ride for the littlest ones in your group
- Old Time Photo –Don’t go home without a black and white of you and your friends at the saloon
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg, with other attractions such as:
- 7D Dark Ride Adventure
- Alcatraz East Crime Museum
- Arcade City
- Battleground: Tactical Laser Tag
- Clockwork
- Dance Party 360
- Gatlin’s Bumper Cars
- Gatlin’s Mirror Maze
- Happy Swing
- High Score
- Island FARM’n
- Lil’ Ribbits
- Reverse Time
- Shooting Gallery
- Sky Tykes
- Spinning Parrots Coaster
- The Escape Game
- The Flying Horse Carousel
- The Island Ropes Course
- Tree Fall Drop Tower
- Twist ‘N Shout
For more information about the shopping and entertainment, check online at The Island in Pigeon Forge. And wherever you go for shopping or entertainment in the area, nothing is very far from our Gatlinburg cabin rentals, Pigeon Forge cabins, and Wears Valley cabins.
