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Excitement
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Adventures. While visiting this region, rafting is an experience that should not be missed!
Venture into the mountains for more fast rides and thrilling
adventures. For instance, try zip-lining over trees and climbing
along ropes courses throughout the Smokies. There are numerous locations where you can try one or both of these activities
of varying difficulty (check your What-to-Do guide for coupons!).
Test your agility while crossing bridges made of ropes and suspended planks before zip-lining to the next challenge along the
course. Varying courses have different difficulty levels so challenging climbs can be tackled by first-timers and “frequent flyers”
alike. Even those with a fear of heights may find these challenges
to be an enjoyable and safe way to conquer their phobia. You’ll
also get great aerial views of the Smoky Mountains!
For motorized fun, rent an ATV and take a
thrilling ride through the wilderness with Bluff
Mountain Adventures. On a 1- or 2-hour tour,
you’ll traverse streams and jagged terrain while
exploring the mountains.
Another motorized activity that families may prefer can be
found at outdoor racetracks. At The Track, which has two locations in Pigeon Forge, not only will your heart be racing, but the
rest of your body will be as well. Take your pick of a few different racetracks including their most popular, the Wild Woody—a
wooden track that is three-and-a-half stories tall and will get
your blood pumping. The rookie karts and track are perfect for
young drivers who want to take out their own car, and even fouryear-olds can drive kiddie karts here.
SpeedZone Fun Park offers the exciting and curvy Tennessee
Twister and the high-speed Coaster Track with a downhill chute.
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Mountain
Coasters
A mountain coaster is another fun
activity to try in the mountains.
It is sort of like a non-motorized
go-kart on rails! After a leisurely
climb in your cart to the top of the
mountain, coast around bends
and curves on a scenic journey
to the bottom. Ride in a cart
you control at either Rocky Top
Mountain Coaster, The Smoky
Mountain Alpine Coaster, The
Coaster at Goats on the Roof or
The Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster
in Pigeon Forge. The easy-tooperate brake is in your hands so
you can actually go as fast as you
like (up to about 25 mph) or, if you
prefer, take a slower ride down
the mountain. Let gravity do the
work on this personal roller coaster
ride. There is no better place to
try a mountain coaster than in
the Smokies, so jump on for an
exhilarating (or relaxing) trip down
the mountain.
