There’s always something new and exciting in the Smokies, and this year is going to be no different. If you want to learn more about some of the new attractions in the Smoky Mountains opening in 2025, then keep reading!
New Attractions in the Smoky Mountains
1. Mountain Cut Distillery
Mountain Cut Distillery is located next to the Smoky Mountain Knifeworks in Sevierville and will have a wide range of spirits made right here in the Great Smoky Mountains. The distillery’s name itself speaks to the passion for providing high-quality spirits cut from the foothills of Tennessee.
2. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Putt
The Mountain Mile Mall in Pigeon Forge is adding a fun new attraction– Scooby-Doo! Mystery Putt! The 36-hole adventure will include two courses, the Coolsville Mine and Coolsville Cemetery, and there are also plans for a gem mine, candy shop, and clubhouse store.
3. Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster
Just before you leave Pigeon Forge to follow the route to Gatlinburg, you’ll find a hillside home to the newest mountain coaster in the Smokies. Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster is the first of its kind in the area since you’ll be able to actually race side by side on their 2-track coaster.
4. Truth Traveler
Truth Traveler is another creation by the Answers in Genesis team responsible for the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter. This Pigeon Forge attraction, located across from The Island, will have a virtual reality element that takes you from Eden to Eternity, a state-of-the-art planetarium, and more.
5. Nerf Action & Crayola Experience
The old Smoky Mountain Opry building in Pigeon Forge is being transformed into a multi-attraction complex featuring the Crayola Experience and the Nerf Action Experience. Both of these unique attractions will provide endless entertainment and interactive experiences for kids and families of all ages.
Other New Things to Do in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg
Here are a few more new attractions in the Smoky Mountains that recently opened in late 2024 and early 2025 that you certainly won’t want to miss:
- Evanswood Magic Theater: Terry Evanswood has been blowing minds in Pigeon Forge for over 30 years with his incredible illusions, and now he has his own theater and show in Lumberjack Square.
- Space Race Adventures: Indoor mini golf, laser tags, and go-karts, plus unique virtual reality games, food, and drinks! Located next to Crave Golf Club along the Pigeon Forge Parkway.
- The Bodies Human: A brand-new exhibit in downtown Gatlinburg next to the Space Needle with over a dozen real human bodies showcasing the body’s complexity and wonder.
- Clayton’s Landing at Gatlinburg SkyPark: Their newest expansion features a sprawling observation deck with lots of seating and firepits, a smashburger restaurant, a drink stand, and more!
- Cloud Catcher Zipline at Ober Mountain: the highest starting point of any zipline in the Smokies, over 3,400 feet! The experience includes 3 zip runs equaling about 1 mile of stunning Smoky Mountain views.
New Places to Stay in the Smoky Mountains
We are constantly adding cabin listings to our program, offering families lots of amazing cabin rental options in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg. From brand-new builds with mountain views to cabins with indoor pools, secluded cabins, and pet-friendly options, there’s always something new to check out at Heritage Cabin Rentals!
Explore all of our Smoky Mountain cabin rentals today to find the perfect palace to stay. We can’t wait for you to experience all of the new attractions in the Smoky Mountains in 2025, and our cabins are the ideal launching pad for your newest adventure in the Smokies!
