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The Island in Pigeon Forge has something to do for the whole family!

The Island in Pigeon Forge is a great destination during your Smoky Mountain Vacation. A one stop destination that offers something for everyone, from young to old. While visiting The Island, you can find restaurants, shopping, family fun, and great lodging accommodations. The Island spans a large area just off of the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. The Island offers easy parking, shuttle services. If you visit after dusk, a fountain show that is unmatched on the East Coast.

Family Fun Activities:

With over 15 family activities, there will be plenty of smiles and laughs. Ride the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, a 200 foot tall towering ferris wheel. Also, take in one of the most incredible views Pigeon Forge has to offer. The kids can ride in style on the Island Express locomotive. Afterword check out the Island Ropes Course. Stop by Arcade City for a fun arcade experience. The little ones will love the Happy Swing, Funny Cars, or the Thunderdome, which the kids can fly or jump in. Test your family’s teamwork in the Escape Game or capture your memories at Old Time Photo.

Restaurants at the Island:

If it’s early grab some java at Margaritaville Coffee Shop inside the Margaritaville Hotel and Resort, or walk over to Cinnabon and wash it down with Bill’s Lemonade. For sweets you can go to the Yee Haw Snack Shack, Sweet!, the one stop shop for anything candy, Auntie Anne’s and The Fudgery. For gourmet creations hit The Sweet Shoppe of the South and for cold creamy treats drop by Island Yogurt and The Island Creamery and for salty snack hit The Beef Jerky Outlet.

For more casual dining order pizza at Mellow Mushroom or bratwurst at Poynor’s Pommes Frites. Chase that food with Daiquiris from Dudes Daiquiris.

For sit-down meals you have many options. You can be outrageous at Dick’s Last Resort, or go to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. Also try the unique mountain tastings of the Timberwood Grill, or sit down family style at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen. Whatever you’re craving, whatever your taste is, you can find it at The Island located on the parkway in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Looking for a hotel that offers one of the most convenient stays in Pigeon Forge? Check out the Margaritaville Island Hotel. A perfect blend of mountain latitude and island attitude the Margaritaville Island Hotel brings a new perspective to the Smoky Mountains.