The Pigeon Forge Parkway is perfect for your next vacation, thanks to several iconic Pigeon Forge attractions and more. Maximize your trip with our top picks. Whether you're looking for an all-time favorite or want to add zest to your evening meal, there's something fun for everyone.

What's Available on the Parkway?

As soon as you're on the Parkway, you'll feel in awe of the limitless options available for you and your guests. To help you narrow your choice, we've compiled a list of the best attractions and activities in Pigeon Forge, TN, to visit.

The Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center

On any trip to Pigeon Forge, you won't miss the sight of a gigantic gorilla scaling a skyscraper along the Parkway.

This impressive reference to the famed 1933 King Kong film is the exterior of the Hollywood Wax Museum, a two-story attraction filled to the brim with life-like wax replicas of A-list celebrities, movie stars, and entertainers.

As one of the largest wax museums in the United States, the Hollywood Wax Museum is the perfect place to relish the glamour of Hollywood while you see television and movie stars from today and yesteryear, as well as musical artists and other pop culture icons. In addition, you can get your photo taken with your favorite stars and use provided props to immerse yourself in the scene.

While this star-studded attraction is a classic stop on the Pigeon Forge Parkway, you can also check out other attractions within the Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center, such as:

• Castle of Chaos
• Outbreak - Dread the Undead
• Hannah's Maze of Mirrors

Pro Tip: Purchase an All-Access Pass to access all four attractions for one ticket price.

Visit The Titanic Museum

Near, far, wherever you are, the building shaped like the RMS Titanic on the Pigeon Forge Parkway, which is one of the most jaw-dropping sights in Pigeon Forge. Though the museum is built half-scale to the original ship, this towering attraction is no less impressive.

Inside, you'll find interactive displays that tell the story of this ship's infamous maiden voyage across the frigid waters of the North Atlantic in 1912. Complete with tour guides dressed in period dress; this museum allows you to experience the journey of a passenger aboard the Titanic.

With stunning displays from a recreation of the ship's grand staircase based on the original blueprints to a simulator that recreates the ship's movement as it begins to tip vertically in the air, this museum goes to great lengths to share the story of this famous shipwreck.

Tour The Alcatraz East Crime Museum

As you drive through Downtown Pigeon Forge, you might be shocked to see a 19th-century-style prison building amongst the brightly lit attractions of the Parkway. This attraction is known as "Alcatraz East Crime Museum," an interactive attraction named in honor of the infamous Alcatraz prison in San Francisco Bay.

This unique attraction explores the history of crime and punishment from medieval bandits to pirates on the high seas to modern "White Collar" criminals. Other highlights of Alcatraz East include:

• A Recreated CSI Lab
• John Dillinger's Death Mask
• A Safe Cracking Exhibit
• A Simulated Shooting Range
• OJ Simpson's Ford Bronco

Spend a Day at The Island

One of the most popular attractions on the Parkway must be The Island, without exception. This attraction offers a wide selection of activities, shops, and dining options that make each visit unique.

During your visit, you'll want to ride The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, which towers above everything else at an impressive 200 feet.

After seeing the scenery, check out one of the many restaurants in the Island in Pigeon Forge, whether it's Mellow Mushroom for yummy pizza or Paula Deen's Family Kitchen for classic Southern food.

Once you're done eating, it's time to visit some of the best places to shop in Pigeon Forge or play games at Arcade City.

Embrace the Wonder at Wonderworks

It's hard to miss the jaw-dropping site of a large building turned upside down on the roadside. As the story goes, this once top-secret laboratory was transported to Pigeon Forge from the Bermuda Triangle by an experiment gone awry. Though the lab landed upside down, the experiments were kept intact.

This educational, interactive museum contains over 40,000 feet of entertaining science exhibits. With an interesting gallery dedicated to the powerful forces of natural disasters and an imagination lab, there's a lot to explore in this unique attraction in Pigeon Forge. Wonderworks also features:

• Laser Tag Arena
• Indoor Ropes Course
• 4D XD Simulator Ride

With so many ways to explore and play, this destination is the perfect stop for families with kids before exploring the rest of Pigeon Forge.

Bonus: Visit Dollywood

While Dollywood is technically not on the Parkway, it's so close, that it's worth adding to your travel plans if you have time. In addition to many rides, this theme park offers several food options, an eagle sanctuary, and a nice look into good old Appalachian charm.

Pro tip: Visit this park around holidays to enjoy an extra festive experience. Halloween and Christmas are excellent times to visit for this reason.

Start Your Pigeon Forge Vacation Today

While we covered our favorite iconic Pigeon Forge attractions on the Parkway, this list is by no means complete. The only way to enjoy everything is to book your vacation today. We offer many Pigeon Forge cabins, including our vacation rentals near the Parkway, letting you enjoy the best experience possible. Don't wait to make beautiful memories!