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Space Race Adventures

Rating

4.6(2,025)

Family of 4

$50-$80 (approximately $12-$20 per person)

Duration

1-2 hours

Best Ages

Best for ages 5-15

About

Space Race Adventures fills a specific niche in the Pigeon Forge entertainment landscape: a themed, interactive experience that isn't a roller coaster, isn't a movie, and isn't a trampoline park. The space exploration theme runs through the whole facility — kids move through areas designed to feel like mission control, spacecraft interiors, and alien environments, engaging with challenges and interactive elements along the way.

For families who travel with STEM-curious kids, this is a genuinely welcome change from the pure thrill-ride catalog. The activities require thinking, coordination, and engagement rather than just surviving a 30-second ride. Kids who read books about space or have strong opinions about the Mars mission find the theme personally meaningful in a way that makes them more invested in the experience.

The format is self-paced and interactive, which suits mixed-age groups. A 6-year-old and a 12-year-old engage with the same installation differently but both find their entry point. This is more forgiving of age spread than many Pigeon Forge attractions where height requirements create a two-tier family experience.

As an indoor attraction, it's a solid rainy day option and a useful mid-day cool-down from outdoor activities. The experience typically runs 60-90 minutes, making it a predictable block in a busy vacation itinerary. Check the current website for the exact attraction mix since offerings in interactive entertainment venues can shift.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Yes

Nursing / Changing

Unknown

Kid Meals

Not Available

Setting

Indoor

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Any time; mornings for calmer environment

Wait Times

Minimal; self-paced interactive experience

Nearby Food

Pigeon Forge Parkway has extensive dining within minutes.

Why Kids Love It

Space Race Adventures is an interactive space-themed entertainment experience with games, challenges, and immersive rooms that put kids in the role of space explorers and astronauts. Kids who are into science, space exploration, or anything STEM-adjacent are immediately bought in because the theme feels like it matters. The hands-on challenge format means kids are doing things, not watching things.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Great STEM-adjacent activity for kids who love science or space topics
  • Works well as a mid-itinerary break — fully indoor and predictable duration
  • Check current attraction lineup on the website as offerings may vary seasonally
  • Interactive challenges are designed to be age-appropriate for a wide range — good for mixed-age sibling groups
  • Pair with dinner at a Parkway restaurant to cap the evening

What to Bring

  • Comfortable clothes for movement-based challenges
  • Nothing special required

Cost Info

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

$50-$80 (approximately $12-$20 per person)

Tips to Save

  • Check website for combo packages with other Pigeon Forge attractions.
  • Some discount books available at area welcome centers include Space Race coupons.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
10AM-10PM
Monday
12-8PM
Sunday
10AM-8PM
Tuesday
12-8PM
Saturday
10AM-10PM
Thursday
12-8PM
Wednesday
12-8PM

Contact

2891 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

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