Rowdy Bear's Smoky Mountain Snowpark

Rowdy Bear's Smoky Mountain Snowpark is one of those Pigeon Forge attractions that sounds almost too good to be true: real snow tubing in the middle of a Tennessee summer. But it's real, and it's genuinely fun — even for parents who've been dragging their feet through their tenth attraction of the trip.

Located right on the Pigeon Forge Parkway, Rowdy Bear has two main draws: the indoor refrigerated snow tubing hill, where riders zip down icy lanes on inner tubes year-round regardless of outside temperature, and the Mountain Coaster, an outdoor alpine coaster that winds down the hillside with riders in control of their own speed.

The snow tubing is a true crowd-pleaser for all ages. Kids who've never seen actual snow go absolutely wild for it — screaming down the hill, piling back into the lift line, repeat. The indoor area is kept legitimately cold, so bring a light jacket even in July.

The runs are short enough for even young kids (around 3 and up with an adult) to handle safely, and the tube design means you don't need any special skill.

The Mountain Coaster is a different kind of thrill — riders control their speed on a fixed track that winds down a hillside with genuine curves and elevation changes. It's not a roller coaster in the traditional sense (no loops or drops), but it has enough speed and scenery to satisfy tweens and teens who might find regular tubing a bit tame.

With nearly 2,000 Google reviews averaging 4.3 stars, Rowdy Bear is a proven hit. Budget 2-4 hours, bring a jacket, and consider buying tickets online where you'll often find discounts over walk-up pricing.