The Island in Pigeon Forge was recently named a Top 10 destination for amusement parks this summer!
TripAdvisor announced its top amusement and water parks around the country and the world in its 2018 Travelers' Choice Awards.
The Island in Pigeon Forge came in at #6 in its rankings for Top 10 Amusement Parks in the U.S. and #9 for Top 10 Amusement Parks in the World, beating the likes of Disneyland Park and SeaWorld Orlando.
According to TripAdvisor, the ratings took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for parks worldwide over a 12-month period.
The slew of theme restaurants, shopping and rides were some of the reasons The Island was featured as a 'hidden gem.' Here's what TripAdvisor had to say:
"This 23-acre entertainment destination offers affordable family fun day and night as the home to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant, the Margaritaville Island Hotel and Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen."
"'A hidden gem. There is something for everyone here to enjoy, no matter what your age or interest. The Island is easy to walk around and there is a wonderful Ferris wheel to ride,' said a TripAdvisor reviewer."
Check out the full rankings below!
Top 10 Amusement Parks in the U.S.:
1. Universal's Islands of Adventure – Orlando, Florida
2. Magic Kingdom – Orlando, Florida
3. Universal Studios Hollywood – Los Angeles, California
4. Universal Studios Florida – Orlando, Florida
5. Disney's Animal Kingdom – Orlando, Florida
6. The Island in Pigeon Forge – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
7. SeaWorld Orlando – Orlando, Florida
8. Disneyland Park – Anaheim, California
9. Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Orlando, Florida
10. Disney California Adventure Park – Anaheim, California
Top 10 Amusement Parks in the World:
- Universal's Islands of Adventure - Orlando, Florida
- Magic Kingdom - Orlando, Florida
- Le Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France
- Universal Studios Hollywood - Los Angeles, California
- Universal Studios Florida - Orlando, Florida
- Disney's Animal Kingdom - Orlando, Florida
- Europa-Park - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
- Tivoli Gardens - Copenhagen, Denmark
- The Island in Pigeon Forge - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
- Disneyland Park - Marne-la-Vallee, France