Indoor Attractions

Whether you're looking to escape the rain, beat the heat, or just enjoy some indoor excitement, the Smoky Mountains area has no shortage of attractions to keep the fun going. From interactive museums and indoor mini-golf to escape rooms, arcades, and indoor thrill rides, there's something for everyone—rain or shine. Explore some of the best indoor adventures in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville!

Alcatraz East Crime Museum
Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge offers a fascinating and immersive look into the history of American crime and justice. The museum features over 100 interactive exhibits across themed galleries covering topics such as criminal profiles, law enforcement, forensic science, crime scene investigation, and the justice system. Guests can see artifacts from some of the country’s most notorious criminals, explore a CSI lab, and even try out a police shooting simulator. With its mix of education and intrigue, Alcatraz East is a must-visit for true crime fans and curious minds alike.

Alcatraz East Crime Museum
2757 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Beyond the Lens
Beyond the Lens is an interactive museum and attraction that offers visitors a unique and immersive experience exploring the worlds of pop culture, technology, and media. The attraction features hands-on exhibits like virtual reality experiences, green screen photo ops, and deep dives into pop culture phenomena such as UFO sightings, conspiracy theories, and urban legends. You’ll also find exhibits showcasing major moments in American history, including the moon landing and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
One of the highlights of Beyond the Lens is FlyRide, an exciting indoor flying theater that gives you the sensation of soaring over some of America’s most iconic landmarks. With full-motion seats, wind, mist, and a massive curved screen, FlyRide is a must-try immersive experience—perfect for thrill-seekers of all ages.

Beyond the Lens
2115 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Big Top Arcade
Big Top Arcade brings the excitement of the carnival to Pigeon Forge with cutting-edge arcade games, classic favorites, and awesome prizes! Step into a world of flashing lights, thrilling challenges, and endless fun as you test your skills on a variety of interactive games. With a convenient play card system, you can swipe, play, and win big without the hassle of tokens.

Big Top Arcade
3275 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Bush's Visitor Center
Nestled in the picturesque town of Dandridge, Tennessee, Bush's Visitor Center offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and culinary exploration centered around the iconic Bush's Beans brand. The interactive museum showcases over a century of Bush family history, from humble beginnings in 1908 to becoming a beloved household name across America. Visitors can explore vintage advertisements, multimedia displays, and the impeccably preserved A.J. Bush & Company General Store, providing a nostalgic glimpse into the past. Interactive cooking demonstrations and tastings allow guests to learn how to create delicious dishes using Bush's Beans, while the gift shop offers a wide selection of products and souvenirs to take home.

Bush's Visitor Center
3901 US-411
Dandridge, TN 37725

Circle Bar-T Forge & Bladeworks
Circle Bar T Forge & Bladeworks in Pigeon Forge offers a hands-on blacksmithing experience where visitors can craft their own knives under expert guidance. Participants choose from materials like horseshoes, pony shoes, or railroad spikes, and are guided through the forging process to create a personalized blade, which includes a sheath for safe transport. The forge caters to all skill levels, making it suitable for families, couples, and groups seeking a unique activity.In addition to knife-making experiences, Circle Bar T Forge also offers custom commissions and a variety of handcrafted metalworks, from decorative items to functional tools. This attraction provides an engaging opportunity to learn the art of blacksmithing and take home a memorable, self-made souvenir.

Circle Bar-T Forge & Bladeworks
2652 Teaster Lane
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Cooter's Museum
Cooter’s Museum in Pigeon Forge is a must-visit for Dukes of Hazzard fans, featuring an impressive collection of memorabilia, classic cars like the General Lee, as well as plenty of fan favorite souvenirs to purchase. Owned by Ben Jones, who played Cooter in the iconic TV series, this family-friendly attraction brings the spirit of Hazzard County to life with interactive exhibits and plenty of photo opportunities.

Cooter's Museum
177 E Wears Valley Rd
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Escapology
Cookie Dough Monster isn’t your average burger joint—it’s a creative, flavor-packed experience that brings serious fun to the table. Their gourmet burgers are stacked high with unique toppings and bold combos, while hand-spun milkshakes and edible cookie dough add a sweet twist to the meal. With a menu full of inventive options and an atmosphere that’s as playful as the food, it’s a must-visit spot in Pigeon Forge for anyone craving something deliciously different. Come hungry—these burgers don’t hold back!

Escapology
2655 Teaster Lane, Suite 301
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Forbidden Caverns
Forbidden Caverns is a fascinating geological attraction located in Sevierville, TN. The underground cave system offers visitors a glimpse into the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains, with stunning rock formations and a rich history that spans thousands of years.

The tour of Forbidden Caverns takes visitors through a network of winding passages and spacious rooms, each with its unique natural wonders. Visitors can marvel at stalactites, stalagmites, and other stunning rock formations. The tour guides also share the history of the caves, which were once used by the Cherokee Indians for shelter and later by moonshiners to hide their illegal distilleries.

The highlight of the tour is the underground waterfall, which cascades down a 60-foot drop, creating a truly breathtaking sight.

Forbidden Caverns
455 Blowing Cave Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876

Hollywood Wax Museum
The Hollywood Wax Museum features lifelike wax figures of some of the biggest names in Hollywood, from classic movie stars to contemporary celebrities.

One of the highlights of the Hollywood Wax Museum is the horror section, which features a variety of scary and spooky figures from popular horror movies. From Dracula and Frankenstein's monster to modern horror icons like Freddy Krueger and Chucky, the horror section is a must-see for any horror movie fan.

In addition to the wax figures, the museum also features interactive exhibits and displays that allow visitors to learn more about the stars and the movies they appeared in. Whether you're a fan of classic movies or modern celebrities, you're sure to find something to enjoy at this unique museum.

Hollywood Wax Museum
106 Showplace Blvd
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

MagiQuest
MagiQuest is centered around a four-story enchanted castle that visitors can explore and complete quests using a magic wand provided upon admission. The magic wand is used to activate various objects throughout the castle, including treasure chests, talking portraits, and magical creatures. Visitors can solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and ultimately save the realm from an evil dragon.

MagiQuest also features other attractions, including an indoor blacklight pirate mini-golf 18-hole course set in a whimsical pirate-themed environment with intricate designs and obstacles that make for a challenging and fun experience.

In addition, MagiQuest also features the Odyssey Mirror Maze Adventure, an attraction that challenges visitors to find their way out of a labyrinth of mirrors.

MagiQuest
2491 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Pigeon Forge Gem Mine
Discover the charm of gem mining at the Pigeon Forge Gem Mine.
Choose from a variety of bucket sizes, starting at 1 gallon, filled with a delightful mix of gems, fossils, or both. Head over to the flume area and unleash your inner prospector as you sift through the rough, eagerly anticipating the treasures hidden within.

If you find a gem you particularly like, they can cut and polish it and create a piece of jewelry for you, transforming your finds into wearable works of art. While you are there, you can explore the free rock and fossil museum housed within the Gem Mine General Store. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of rocks and fossils, learning about the art of mining and the significance of these geological wonders from Pigeon Forge and beyond.

Pigeon Forge Gem Mine
2865 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Pigeon Forge Snow
Pigeon Forge Snow is an indoor snow tubing and play facility located in Pigeon Forge. This unique attraction offers visitors the chance to experience the thrill of snow tubing, regardless of the weather outside. The facility uses advanced technology to create a real snow environment, complete with snow tubing lanes and a snow play area. Visitors of all ages can enjoy the snow tubing lanes, which provide a consistent and exciting experience for everyone.

In addition to snow tubing, Pigeon Forge Snow also offers a snow play area where visitors can build snowmen, have snowball fights, and enjoy the snow. There is also a snack bar on-site serving hot chocolate and other treats to warm up after a fun day in the snow.

Pigeon Forge Snow
2533 Teaster Lane
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Rainforest Adventure Zoo
Rainforest Adventures Zoo is home to over 130 species of tropical animals, offering an up-close look at fascinating creatures from around the world. Spanning over two acres in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, this family-friendly attraction features a diverse collection of mammals, reptiles, birds, and more. For an unforgettable experience, visitors can book a Sloth Encounter, where they’ll go behind the scenes to feed these slow-moving creatures their favorite treats while learning about their unique adaptations and conservation efforts.

Rainforest Adventure Zoo
109 Nascar Dr
Sevierville, TN 37862

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, located in Gatlinburg, features an impressive collection of marine life from around the world, including sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and more. One of the main highlights is the underwater tunnel through Shark Lagoon, where guests can watch sea creatures swim overhead for a truly immersive experience.

Other popular exhibits include the Penguin Playhouse, home to playful penguins, and the Tropical Rainforest, showcasing exotic animals and lush plant life. The aquarium also offers interactive experiences such as animal encounters and live dive shows, giving visitors a chance to learn more about ocean life in a fun, hands-on environment.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Smoky Mountain Escape Games
Smoky Mountain Escape Games offers visitors a chance to put their critical thinking skills to the test by solving puzzles, riddles, and clues to escape from themed rooms within a limited time frame.

One of the most popular games at Smoky Mountain Escape Games is "Alice's Adventure in Wonderland," where players must navigate through the whimsical world of Lewis Carroll's classic tale, and "The Haunting," where players must solve the mystery of a haunted mansion. Smoky Mountain Escape Games also offers "Mad Scientist," where players must solve a series of science-themed puzzles to escape from a laboratory, and "Diamond Heist," where players must find the stolen diamond before it's too late!

All games at Smoky Mountain Escape Games are designed to be challenging, fun, and suitable for all ages.
Smoky Mountain Escape Games
179 E Wears Valley Rd, Suite 24
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Titanic
The Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, is a unique and educational attraction that offers visitors the opportunity to step back in time and experience the luxury and tragedy of the Titanic. The museum is designed to look like the famous ship and features over 400 artifacts, as well as interactive exhibits and historical recreations.

Visitors start their journey by receiving a boarding pass with the name of an actual passenger on the Titanic. As they make their way through the museum, they learn about the ship's construction, the lives of the passengers and crew, and the events leading up to the fateful night of April 14, 1912.

One of the most impressive features of the museum is the full-scale replica of the Grand Staircase, which visitors can walk up and down, just like the passengers on the Titanic. There are also recreations of first-class and third-class cabins, allowing visitors to experience the different accommodations available to passengers.

Titanic
2134 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Top Jump
Top Jump's main attraction is the trampoline park, which features over 10,000 square feet of interconnected trampolines, including a dodgeball arena, basketball dunk lanes, and a foam pit. The trampoline park is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced jumpers, and offers a safe and fun environment for visitors to bounce, jump and flip to their heart's content.

Top Jump also offers a challenging ninja course, where visitors can test their strength, agility, and balance on a variety of obstacles, including a warped wall and a spider climb.

Another popular attraction at Top Jump is the Clip 'n Climb, an indoor climbing wall featuring a variety of challenging and colorful climbing routes. Visitors can choose from a range of difficulty levels, from easy climbs for beginners to more challenging routes for experienced climbers.

Top Jump
3735 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Tuckaleechee Caverns
Tuckaleechee Caverns consists of an underground network of limestone rock formations. It is believed to be one of the most extensive cave systems in the eastern United States, covering an area of approximately 5.5 acres.

Visitors can take a guided tour through the underground passages, chambers, and waterfalls, which showcase unique geological formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and draperies. The temperature inside the caverns is a constant 58 degrees Fahrenheit, providing a comfortable experience for visitors year-round.

Tuckaleechee Caverns
825 Cavern Rd
Townsend, TN 37882

WonderWorks
WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge is an indoor amusement park that offers an exciting and educational experience for visitors of all ages. The park features over 35,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, games, and attractions that explore the wonders of science, technology, and innovation. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits that use hands-on experiments to explore topics like light and sound, electricity, and physics.

One of the popular exhibits is the space discovery zone, which offers a simulated astronaut training experience. Visitors can learn about the challenges and excitement of space travel, as well as try their hand at piloting a spacecraft. There is also a 4D motion ride that takes visitors on a thrilling adventure through the rainforest, complete with wind, mist, and other special effects.

In addition to the educational exhibits, WonderWorks also offers a range of interactive games and attractions, such as a ropes course, laser tag, and a virtual reality experience.

WonderWorks
100 Music Rd
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Xperia
XPERIA: Ocean Journey is a family-friendly digital experience that transports you into the depths of the ocean without getting wet.

This is a first-of-its-kind adventure in the Smoky Mountains that blends a walk-through experience with immersive storytelling, interactives, and CGI animation. You’ll explore captivating underwater landscapes, interact with incredible sea creatures, and get to enjoy the spectacle of the deep blue sea. If you’re ready, XPERIA: Ocean Journey will take you on an unforgettable expedition where you’ll learn intriguing facts about sea life and leave with a newfound appreciation for the ocean's beauty

Xperia
1645 Parkway, Suite 780
Sevierville, TN 37862