Witness Smoky Mountains in its full natural glory in the summers. While it's the great outdoors that attracts visitors to the quaint mountain town this time of the year, Pigeon Forge's popular theme parks have a full itinerary to amaze and awe the entire family.
Spectacular celebrations, exciting rides & adventures, and unique local diners capture the season's essence just right. Relive childish fun in your historic summer getaway in mountainside Tennessee.
Family-friendly Summers in Dollywood & Other Theme Parks
Our unique mountain destination is incomplete without its range of theme parks – many with rich history, some deeply woven into the local fabric. Our most popular show in town, Dollywood, surpasses all names in the theme park category. Its unparalleled seasonal adventures are a sight to behold.
Explore fun family excursions near our luxury stays in Ramada Pigeon Forge.
A Grand Summer Welcome, Courtesy: Dollywood
With the iconic Flower & Food Festival reaching its pinnacle, Dollywood Theme Park and its water-park venture Dollywood Splash Country is being decked up for the new season already. Get your seasonal pass to not miss a single day of Dollywood's month-long festivities.
Dollywood Summer Celebrations: Join night-time tours to extend your Dollywood adventure outside the theme park walls. Watch hundreds of drones create synchronous patterns with the Smoky Mountains as the backdrop. Dollywood's Sweet Summer Nights call you to mythic storytelling sessions and dazzling fireworks under the stars.
Dollywood Splash Country: Splash around with kids and family in the extreme water adventures of Dollywood Splash Country. Enjoy fierce rides like Fire Tower Falls, RiverRush, Bear Mountain Fire Tower as well as relaxing pools in this ideal summer experience.
Rides & Attractions: Dollywood's year-round favorites like the Smoky Mountain River Rampage, Barnstormer, Mystery Mine get a new zeal of life this summer. Climb on top of a bear and glide through the mystical backwaters of Wildwood Grove. Enjoy the sights of the 150-acre theme park from the Dollywood Express.
Splashing Summers in Pigeon Forge Waterparks
If you can't get to the falls, let the waterfalls come to you. The surprising number of aquatic parks in our mountain town offers the perfect alternative to hiking into the depths of the forest. Unwind with the family beside pools, drop from the heights of tall water slides – explore limitless fun in top waterparks in Pigeon Forge and nearby Gatlinburg.
Best Kid-friendly Water Parks:
- The Island
- Pigeon Forge Snow
- The Track – Pigeon Forge
- Wild Bear Falls Water Park
- Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride
Take Away a Piece of the Countryside
Traditional countryside feuds get a comic twist as part of Pigeon Forge's entertainment scene. Catch the families of Hatfield and McCoy at each other's throats in laughter-riot performances. Kids will find their share of thrill through daredevil horse stunts in Dolly Parton's Stampede and ziplining across FunStop Action Park. Share a laugh and stimulating conversations at local theaters, authentic Southern dining, and vintage arcades.
Top Entertainment Destinations:
- Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feuds
- Hatfield & McCoy's Family Feud
- Dolly Parton's Stampede
- FunStop Family Action Park
- Big Top Arcade
Mix Nature with Theme Park Adventures
What if the Great Smoky Mountains was one of your theme-park rides? Instead of creating artificial experiences for visitors, these adventure parks have built rides around their natural surroundings. Zoom past the greens and rocky mountainous terrains in thrilling coaster rides. Kids love to roll down the soft inclines inside giant balls of the Outdoor Gravity Park. Take your tubing tour outdoors at the Rowdy Bear Ridge Adventure Park.
Best Outdoor Family Adventures:
- Rocky Top Mountain Coaster
- Outdoor Gravity Park
- Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
- The Coaster at Goats on the Roof
- Rowdy Bear Ridge Adventure Park
Save on Your Stays at Ramada Pigeon Forge
Your summer break in Pigeon Forge just got an upgrade! Stay near all the fun and festivities of Dollywood and get 15% off on our luxury accommodations. With Ramada as your travel partner, you have more reasons to celebrate the season of warmth.