While it has been 63 years since President John F. Kennedy's assassination, people remain intensely interested in him and the conspiracy theories surrounding his death. Alcatraz East Crime Museum is […]
The Island in Pigeon Forge is thrilled to announce the arrival of Jurassic Adventure, an epic experience 200 million years in the making! This larger-than-life FREE experience will transport guests […]
Experience the 11-mile Cades Cove Loop Road in the Smoky Mountains without motor vehicles every Wednesday from May 6 to Sept. 30.
A modern American tragedy. A Lowcountry dynasty. A story that gripped the nation. When Mandy Matney released the first episode of her investigative podcast, The Murdaugh Murders, she began to […]
The nation is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Alcatraz East Crime Museum is honoring America’s Semiquincentennial by putting the role law enforcement has […]
FALLing for crime history! Join us for Homeschool Days at Alcatraz East Crime Museum in September and October 2027! ✏] Homeschool families can explore forensic science, crime history, and law enforcement through interactive exhibits and real artifacts all at a special rate during this event. Admission is just $12 +tax per person at the door, […]
Experience spooktacular fun on Tennessee’s longest mountain coaster during Coasts & Goblins, a Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Halloween event in Pigeon Forge, TN.
“We Have Been Spook-ified! Get ready for our Trick or Treehouse: A Spook-tacular Celebration. Selena Squirrel wanted to show her forest friends a spook-peak of her Trick-or-Treehouse: Doesn't it look boo-tastic?! Just look at her dazzling displays and carved pumpkins! She sure knows how to get into the Autumn spirit - there's nothing like the […]
The feudin’ families are getting into the fall spirit! 🍂 NEW this fall, Hatfield & McCoy’s Fall Feudin’ Fiasco puts a seasonal twist on the popular Pigeon Forge dinner show. From September 11 through November 5, guests can enjoy festive fall fun, seasonal surprises and plenty of harvest hollerin’ alongside the Hatfields and McCoys. The […]
Scout Appreciation Days are BACK at Alcatraz East❗ On September 12th & 13th, scouts in uniform or with proof of membership can get into the museum for just $12 + tax! This special rate also applies to chaperones and tag-a-longs. From hands-on exhibits to crime-solving fun, it's the perfect mix of learning and adventure. Mark […]
September 11th marks the 25th anniversary of the deadliest attack in United States History. The coordinated attacks against the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93 will be the focus of a new temporary exhibit at Alcatraz East Crime Museum. One of the most devastating attacks on American soil, the losses that occurred […]
Voted the country’s best fall theme park event by USA Today readers, Dollywood’s Harvest Festival is a fun fall season event you can’t miss. With Dollywood’s Great Pumpkin LumiNights, Hoot Owl Hollow, handcrafted goods, and fall festival treats, you'll enjoy bushels of fall fun thanks...
Great Pumpkin LumiNights, presented by Covenant Health, is just one of the fun things to see and do at the annual Dollywood Harvest Festival. Dollywood's Great Pumpkin LumiNights features spectacularly lit pumpkin displays throughout Dollywood park, which glow with...
Join us for the Fall Rod Run in Pigeon Forge, TN, featuring a spectacular 3-day event for any car enthusiast and an $8,000 giveaway.
We're spreading the love to our local crime junkies! 🔍 Come join us for our Local Appreciation Days, September 18th - 30th! Tickets to the museum are just $15 + […]
Celebrate Halloween in Pigeon Forge with a brand-new family-friendly experience at Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Funpark! From September 18 through October 31, Rowdy Bear transforms into Boo Park, a festive […]
The Island’s Newest Seasonal Experience showcases Autumn’s GLOW at The Island September 21 – November 15, 2026. This experience combines the rich natural beauty of autumn in the Smokies with […]
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