The Island in Pigeon Forge is a compact entertainment district built around the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel. It mixes amusement rides, arcade games, shops, restaurants, and evening lights in the middle of Pigeon Forge's busy parkway strip.
It is not a quiet Smokies experience, but it works well for families who want an easy evening stop after the national park or Dollywood. The wheel is the main reason to go, with broad views over town and toward the mountains.