Go Karts in The Smokies
It’s officially the season of hot apple cider, warm blankets, and pumpkin patches. It’s also the season for fall festivals, and the Smoky Mountain area is full of them!
Here are three festivals you can enjoy while on your Smoky Mountain vacation.
1. Dollywood Harvest Festival
If you love Dollywood and the fall season then you won’t want to miss this event! From early September to late October this annual celebration marks the best weather and some beautiful fall foliage in the Smokies. Stay late into the evening to see beautifully carved pumpkins, lit up and on display. During the day you’ll enjoy fall themed food, and colorful leaves all throughout the park.
2. Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair
In early to mid October the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair heads into full swing. Artisans from across the country gather to peddle their wares while musicians serenade the crowds. You’ll see everything from woodworking and pottery to handcrafted jewelry and leatherworkings. If you have an appreciation for handmade goods then this event is for you.
3. Wears Valley Fall Festival
The Wears Valley Fall Festival takes place in mid October and is a favorite event for locals. Come experience the hundreds of vendors, melodic live music, and incredible Southern cuisine. If you’re interested in a true rustic, Appalachian festival with plenty to do and see for the whole family, then this one is for you.
No matter the festival you choose you’ll need a place to stay. Choose from one of our many options at Bear Camp Cabin Rentals today!
Where to Ride Go Karts in The Smokies
In the year of our Lord, 1986 AD, a young man and naval aviator by the name of Peter Mitchell first uttered what would shortly after become the most ubiquitous sentence in American history: "I feel the need... the need for speed!"
Scholars specializing in the history of Appalachian tourism are still debating whether or not this was intending to be the foundation for the go karting industry in the Smoky Mountains, but the fact remains - if YOU and your family have a need for speed, the Smoky Mountains are where you want to go! In this article, we'll showcase some of our recommendations of family fun parks in the area that have go karting available for Summer 2018 and relevant information on them.
Let's look:
Fast Tracks
Located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge.
Features:
- Elevated Track.
- Pro Track.
- Junior Race Track.
- Additional rides onsite.
- Old Timey Photos.
- Concessions.
- Carnival games.
2879 Parkway, Pigeon Forge - (865) 428-1988
Located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge.
Features:
- Figure 8 Slick Track.
- Indoor Electric Go Karts.
- Spin Zone Bumper Cars.
- Electric Go Karts are "green" - no fumes, no odors and low noise.
- Birthday party accommodations.
2891 Parkway, Pigeon Forge- (865) 774-5998
Xtreme Racing Center
Located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge.
Features:
- 3,500 ft. Xtreme Track.
- 1,500 ft. Elevated Track.
- High Speed European Race Karts.
- Two-types of Karts, "X-treme Kart" and "Pro-Kart".
- Single or Double Karts.
- Arrive and Drive package.
3144 Parkway, Pigeon Forge - (877) 920-6294
Located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge near Old Mill.
Features:
- Slick Track.
- Coaster Track.
- Tennessee Twister.
- Kids Tracks.
- Single or Double Karts.
- The same company that owns SpeedZone has other attractions in town and guests can purchase a wristband that gives admission to those other attractions.
3315 S River Rd. Pigeon Forge - (888) 352-7507
The Track
Located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge across from Wears Valley Road.
Features:
- Wild Woody Track.
- Family Track.
- Rookie Karts.
- Bumper Cars.
- Bumper Boats.
- Arcade.
- Mini-golf.
- Children's rides.
2575 Parkway, Pigeon Forge - (865) 453-4777
Rockin' Raceway
Located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge.
Features:
- Go Kart racetrack.
- Large arcade.
- Redemption center.
- Billiard tables.
2839 Parkway, Pigeon Forge - (865) 428-3392
LazerPort Fun Center
Located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge.
Features:
- 50 ft. tall go kart track.
- Laser tag center.
- Indoor, blacklight mini-golf course.
- Large arcade.
- Pizza and ice-cream restaurant onsite.
- Accommodations for groups and parties.
- Attractions packages.
- The same company that owns LazerPort has other attractions in town and guests can purchase a wristband that gives admission to those other attractions.
2782 Parkway, Pigeon Forge - (888) 843-5159
Adventure Raceway
Located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge.
Features:
- Wooden elevated Go Kart track with three-story spiral.
- Bumper Boats.
- Go kart stays open all the way to midnight.
- Considered one of the more reasonably priced attractions in the Smokies at $6.00 per ride/ticket.
2945 Parkway, Pigeon Forge-(865) 428-2971
FunStop Family Action Park
Located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. You'll know it when you see the big carnival-looking arcade with Spongebob and Mario on the front of it.
Features:
- Elevated Track.
- Slick Go Kart Track.
- Jr. Go Kart Track.
- Indoor Go Kart Track.
- Additional rides for families of smaller kids.
- Additional thrill rides for older kids and young adults.
- The aforementioned arcade.
3275 Parkway Pigeon Forge - (865) 429-4639
As you can see, all of these attractions are located on the parkway in Pigeon Forge and all of them are very easy to get to from any cabin we have on our program. Find the family-sized cabin that perfectly serves as your getaway headquarters for a family trip in the Smokies today!
