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January 10, 2025

7 New Things to Do in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg in 2025

There are always new and exciting things coming to the Smoky Mountains! This year, there are a number of new attractions you’ll be able to experience, from thrilling rides to educational experiences and everything in between! Keep reading to learn about some of the new things to do in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg in 2025.

1. Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster

Experience the perfect blend of speed and scenery at the Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster! Combining the thrill of a mountain coaster with the excitement of a racecar, this attraction is the first racing coaster in the United States. The entire mountain coaster features two tracks side by side, allowing riders to race against one another in one-of-a-kind racing cars. Coming in spring of 2025, this will be one of the can’t-miss new things to do in Pigeon Forge!

2. The Crayola Experience

assorted Crayola crayons

One of the new things to do in Pigeon Forge coming in late summer of 2025 is The Crayola Experience. This colorful attraction features more than 20 hands-on activities, such as creating your own custom coloring book, naming your own crayon color, and exploring larger-than-life Crayola sculptures. Make sure you stop by the retail store to explore the world’s largest selection of Crayola products! This attraction is a playground for the imagination that kids of all ages will love!

3. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Putt

Are you a fan of Scooby-Doo? Our favorite mystery-solving canine is coming to Pigeon Forge in 2025! Scooby-Doo! Mystery Putt is a themed miniature golf course where you can solve mysteries as you putt your way through obstacles and interactive challenges. This is the world’s first Scooby-Doo-themed mini-golf adventure, with 36 themed holes that feature immersive details and surprises at every turn! This is one of the new things to do in Pigeon Forge that the whole family can enjoy together!

4. Nerf Action Xperience

nerf foam bullets and gun

Another one of the new things to do in Pigeon Forge opening this summer is the Nerf Action Xperience. This attraction brings your favorite childhood game to life with blaster battle zones, obstacle courses, and other challenges, all situated in a 29,000-square-foot indoor facility. You can also shop for Nerf products in the retail store and re-fuel in the food and beverage area. This high-energy attraction is perfect for Nerf fans of all ages!

5. Bodies Human

One of the most unique new things to do in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg is Bodies Human. This attraction is now open in Gatlinburg next to the Space Needle. Discover the wonder of the human body with displays of more than a dozen real bodies and over a hundred anatomical displays. You can see the complexities of the human body and gain a deeper understanding of how it works. Your family will love taking an educational journey together into the miracle of human life!

6. Truth Traveler

open Bible with wooden model of Noah's ark

Get ready to embark on an adventure through time! Truth Traveler is one of the new things to do in Pigeon Forge that’s coming in 2025. This immersive 5D virtual reality ride takes you on a journey through biblical history with state-of-the-art and cutting-edge technologies such as motion benches, haptics, and vivid imagery. Experience historical events and learn more about the world during this unforgettable full-sensory ride through the Bible!

7. Evanswood Magic Theater

One of the new things to do in Pigeon Forge is seeing a show at Evanswood Magic Theater. Terry Evanswood has been entertaining audiences in Pigeon Forge for nearly 30 years and is the longest running headliner in the area. Now, he has his own theater at Lumberjack Square right behind Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud. See this award-winning entertainer perform magnificent magic tricks and illusions in a family-friendly show. The show includes comedy, sleight of hand tricks, Houdini-style escapes, grand-scale illusions, music, and more!

Where to Stay in Pigeon Forge in 2025

These are some of the newest things to do in Pigeon Forge in 2025 that you won’t want to miss. To make sure you get to experience all that the area has to offer, you should stay in a Pigeon Forge cabin! Our cabin rentals are tucked away in nature but conveniently located just a short drive from all the fun things to see and do in town. Our cabins range from 1 bedroom to 21 bedrooms, so you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect one for your family or group! Take a look at our selection of Pigeon Forge cabin rentals and start planning your 2025 stay today!