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All About the Mountain Monster in Pigeon Forge

The Mountain Monster is now open in Pigeon Forge! This attraction brings three new thrill rides for visitors to enjoy. The Mountain Monster is part of the new Mountain Mile entertainment complex coming soon to Pigeon Forge. We’ve got all the details on what to expect when you visit The Mountain Monster in Pigeon Forge and The Mountain Mile!

About The Mountain Monster in Pigeon Forge

The Mountain Monster in Pigeon Forge is now open! This new 190-foot-tall attraction offers 3 different thrill rides. Not only will you have a blast on all of the rides, but you’ll be able to enjoy incredible views as well from high above ground. The attraction is open daily from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tickets start at $15. If you’re looking for a thrill, you definitely need to visit The Mountain Monster! Watch the video from WATE below to learn more about this new attraction in Pigeon Forge.


Also open at The Mountain Mile is The Lawn at the Tower Shops! You can enjoy the beautifully landscaped lawn, gorgeous views, and more. During the upcoming weeks and months, the complex will be opening up stores and restaurants one by one, so get excited for plenty of new opportunities for entertainment!

The Mountain Mile in Pigeon Forge

aerial view of the island in pigeon forgeThe Mountain Mile in Pigeon Forge is taking over the former Belz Factory Outlet Mall. According to their Facebook page, the owners want to show how an obsolete interior mall can be repurposed as a vibrant retail and entertainment district. The Mountain Mile will provide plenty of opportunities for visitors to have fun, shop, dine, and relax. It will be home to the first restaurant/distillery/craft cocktail bar in Tennessee, Junction 35, Currahee Vineyards, and so much more.

This 174+ acre complex has over 1 mile of road frontage and is located along Teaster Lane and Jake Thomas Blvd. It’s surrounded by the Cal Ripken Experience and The Island. For more information about the Mountain Mile, read our blog, “Mountain Mile Pigeon Forge: New Entertainment Complex Coming to the Smokies.”

More Attractions Coming Soon to Pigeon Forge

The Mountain Monster in Pigeon Forge isn’t the only new attraction in the area! In the coming months, Pigeon Forge will be home to a variety of fun things to do for visitors. Here are just some of the things you have to look forward to in Pigeon Forge:

Flying Theater Ride at The Island:

The Ole Smoky Barn at The Island in Pigeon Forge.A new ride is opening at The Island! In 2020, The Island will become home to a world-class flying theater experience. The attraction combines a state-of-the-art ride system with a custom film that features natural wonders and iconic landmarks. Riders will feel just like they’re taking an aerial adventure across the country, complete with movements, sounds, and scents!

The Flyer at Rowdy Bear Ridge:

Rowdy Bear Ridge has already introduced a year-round outdoor mountain tubing adventure to Pigeon Forge, but coming soon it will offer another attraction to enjoy. The Flyer is a new aerial twin seat coaster that’s the first of its kind in the country! Guests will swing through the air while getting to take in the spectacular scenery in Pigeon Forge. The Flyer is expected to open in fall of 2019.

August Moon Drive-In:

A sign for a drive-in movie theater.Pigeon Forge’s first indoor drive-in movie theater is set to open in spring of 2020! August Moon Drive-In will feature 40 classic cars, delicious food and drink options, and the largest non-IMAX movie screen in North America. The indoor setting will make you feel like you’re outside, with 50 full-size trees, a half-acre of grass and gravel pathways, a starry sky, fireflies, and more. There will also be a 360-degree lighted backdrop that creates the effect of a sunset before each showing.

More Things to Do in Pigeon Forge

When you’re in town experiencing the brand new Mountain Monster in Pigeon Forge, enjoy some of the other amazing things to do in the area too! Take a look at some of the best Pigeon Forge attractions and start planning your vacation.