Add this to your Smoky Mountain bucket list. This zipline is massive!

The Smoky Mountains are a great place for vacationing. There's so much to see and do there. Between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, there are countless attractions that are fun for everyone in the entire family. If you visit Pigeon Forge, you will have a hard time not finding some sort of thing to do for entertainment. Now you can add one more attraction to your bucket list when you visit the Smoky Mountains.

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There's an outdoor adventure park that just opened up earlier this year in Pigeon Forge called WildSide. This new destination is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts who like to ride and explore mountain trails. The park features over 18 miles of trails located on over 900 acres.

If mountain biking and riding ATVs aren't your thing, WildSide is opening up a new attraction for thrill-seekers to enjoy in 2025.

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Longest Continuous Zipline in the U.S. Opening in Tennessee

That's right, the longest continuous zipline in the United States is set to open in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at WildSide. It will be called "The Mega Zip" and will sit atop the beautiful mountain ridges overlooking Pigeon Forge. According to a post on WildSide's Instagram:

The continuous line extends an impressive 5,771 feet in length, offering an uninterrupted flight that will take your breath away. With a total vertical drop of more than a thousand feet, riders will soar through the air at speeds that will leave their hearts racing and their spirits soaring. The adventure begins from a towering elevation of around 2,472 feet, descending to a final elevation of 1,377 feet.

The Mega Zip at WildSide is set to open to the public in the Spring of 2025. Who is brave enough to give this a try? You can check out the announcement and get a sneak peak of what to expect in the video below.

A Unique Tennessee Getaway, The Smoky Mountain Pirate Ship

Located on Douglas Lake in Tennessee, sits a rather unconventional houseboat. What makes this houseboat unconventional is it's been modeled to look like a pirate ship, complete with masts, skeletons, portholes, and more! If you're wanting a Smoky Mountain getaway like no other, this is certainly a good option. See the full VRBO listing, here.

Gallery Credit: Melissa Awesome

NEW UPSCALE RESORT IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS

The Great Smoky Mountains have been a popular vacation destination for years. Now instead of just cabins or camping, you can head to an upscale glamping resort.

Gallery Credit: SMOKY HOLLOW OUTDOOR RESORT

LOOK: Here are the 25 best places to live in Tennessee

Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in Tennessee using data from Niche. Niche ranks places to live based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather. Cities, suburbs, and towns were included. Listings and images are from realtor.com.

On the list, there's a robust mix of offerings from great schools and nightlife to high walkability and public parks. Some areas have enjoyed rapid growth thanks to new businesses moving to the area, while others offer glimpses into area history with well-preserved architecture and museums. Keep reading to see if your hometown made the list.

 

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