One of the incredible things about the location of our Pigeon Forge hotel is that we are practically right next door to The Island! While this family fun destination offers dozens of shops, restaurants, and amusement rides for your entertainment, there are also plenty of things that you can do without spending a dime! Here are the top 4 free things to do at The Island in Pigeon Forge:

1. Enjoy a Performance of The Island Show Fountain

The Island Show Fountain is a state-of-the-art fountain that features a spectacular presentation of water dance and light every 30 minutes throughout the day! The show is choreographed to 14 pieces of music, and more than 89 nozzles help to create the performance, including a nozzle in the center of the fountain that projects water 60 feet into the air! The Island Show Fountain is even more breathtaking at night when an array of color is added to the presentation. The show is free for everyone to enjoy, so make this your first stop upon arrival!

2. Relax While People Watching

Another one of the top free things to do at The Island in Pigeon Forge is people watching! The Smoky Mountains attract visitors from all over the world, so sit back and relax on a bench as you watch fellow vacationers having a blast at The Island! You might even spot a few folks that are from your own home town whom you can easily recognize with t-shirts of your town’s local sports teams, colleges, and businesses!

3. Browse Through the Specialty Shops

The Island is home to more than 40 specialty shops, making it fun to just browse through the stores! One of the most unique shops is Emery’s 5 & 10, which is the oldest five and dime store in the southern USA! As you walk around every corner, discover the same books that your grandparents read to you as a child or the same old fashioned candy that you used to love as a kid! Some of the other popular stores at The Island include the Earthbound Trading Co., Island Tiki General Store, Patriot Peddler, and the Toychest Company.

4. Watch Your Kids Have Fun on the Rides

Unlike most amusement parks, there is no admission fee to enter The Island in Pigeon Forge! This means that you can watch your kids having fun on the amusement rides without having to purchase any tickets for yourself! You can buy tickets for each attraction on a pay-as-you-go basis, but the best deal is the Unlimited Rides Pass that is valid for a full 48 hours! Some of the top rides are the Island Bumper Cars, Reverse Time, Flying Horse Carousel, The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, and the Spinning Parrots Coaster.

Check out all of the rooms at our hotel in Pigeon Forge TN today to plan an affordable vacation within walking distance of The Island in Pigeon Forge! We look forward to seeing you soon!