Space Race Adventures
Rating
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
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