5 Top Arcades in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge! Win BIG Prizes and have Super Fun!

We know you can’t go on a Smoky Mountain vacation without a little arcade action (sorry Mom!) so be sure to visit our friends when you’re in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN. We rank FACE Entertainment’s 5 Arcades in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge as top-notch! Not only can you win big prizes, you’ll have super fun in a squeaky clean environment with the friendliest staff in town! And did we mention the cotton candy, popcorn and go-karts?

HeySmokies gives a big shout out to each of the 5 locations in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg for displaying our donation boxes for Pets Without Parents. In the first year of the donation box program, the FACE Entertainment locations have collected over $2,500 in donations and distributed more than 4,600 of HeySmokies’ colorful round stickers!

Here’s where you’ll find some of the best arcade entertainment in the Smokies! Arcades are open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Big Top Arcade in Pigeon Forge
3275 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
865-365-4243
Under the Big Top you’ll have your choice of the latest and greatest driving games, skill games, shooting games, and redemption games. Folks really do win ipads all the time here! Go green at Big Top Arcade – no more tokens, no more tickets; it’s all on a re-loadable Playcard that you purchase…and better yet, they’re offering some great deals and discounts to double your fun! Connect with Big Top Arcade on Facebook!

Rockin’ Raceway in Pigeon Forge
2839 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
865-428-3392
You can’t miss the giant jukebox on the Parkway and inside you can’t miss the 50’s style fun! With more than 150 of the latest arcade games along with one of the Smokies’ fastest slick track go-karts, you’ll have a rocking good time at Rockin’ Raceway! Connect with Rockin’ Raceway on Facebook!

Arcade City at The Island in Pigeon Forge
131 Island Drive, Pigeon Forge
865-286-0149
It’s the hottest arcade at The Island in Pigeon Forge! Located next to Timberwood Grill. Get your re-loadable, green Playcard and have super fun and perhaps win some great, big prizes! Connect with Arcade City on Facebook!

7D Dark Ride Adventure at The Island in Pigeon Forge
131 Island Drive, Pigeon Forge
865-286-9006
Experience the the thrills and chills of a roller coaster ride, shooting gallery, and more! Ride all 3 rides for a most excellent time! Check out 7D Dark Ride Adventure at The Island on Facebook!

7D Dark Ride Adventure at Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler in Gatlinburg
903 Parkway, Suite 104, Gatlinburg
865-277-0247
Another great location at traffic light #8 on the Parkway at Ole Smoky’s Moonshine Holler. A great all-round entertainment venue in the heart downtown Gatlinburg. Connect with 7D Dark Ride Adventure in Gatlinburg on Facebook!

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