Thrill / Family

Go-Karts in the Smokies

Pigeon Forge is the go-kart capital of the Smokies, with towering multi level wooden tracks, sleek road courses, and slow lanes for the little ones. Pick your track and put your foot down.

Plan Your Visit

What to Know

Best Seasons

Open year round, with the most tracks running spring through fall. Outdoor tracks operate on mild winter days and close in ice or heavy rain. Summer evenings are the prime time once the heat eases.

What to Bring

Closed shoes are required to drive, plus tied back hair and a little cash for the arcades most tracks include. Many tracks have height requirements, so check before lining up with younger kids.

How to Choose

Find the Right Fit

1

Pick Your Track Style

Elevated wooden tracks like the multi story Wild Woody are the signature Smokies experience. Flat road courses are faster. Family tracks add a passenger seat for young riders.

2

Check the Limits

Each track sets its own height and age rules for drivers and passengers. If you have small kids, look for tracks with a kid friendly lane or a ride along seat.

3

Buy Single or Combo

Most parks sell single rides or wristbands that bundle karts with bumper boats, mini golf, and arcades. Combos pay off if you plan to stay a while.

Go-Karts

8 Options Across the Smokies

Sorted by visitor rating and review count. Click any card for full details, photos, and directions.

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LazerPort Fun Center

LazerPort Fun Center

4.3 stars, 2345 reviews

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SpeedZone Fun Park

SpeedZone Fun Park

4.4 stars, 1654 reviews

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Rockin' Raceway Arcade

Rockin' Raceway Arcade

4.3 stars, 1543 reviews

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FunStop Family Action Park

FunStop Family Action Park

4.3 stars, 1543 reviews

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Adventure Raceway

Adventure Raceway

4.2 stars, 987 reviews

Pigeon Forge
Fast Tracks Go-Karts

Fast Tracks Go-Karts

4.2 stars, 987 reviews

Pigeon Forge
Find It

Where to Go

Insider Knowledge

Tips and Getting There

Insider Tips

  • Ride the multi story wooden tracks at least once. The spiraling elevated layout is what makes Pigeon Forge go-karts famous.
  • Go on a weekday or in the early evening to skip the long weekend lines on the Parkway.
  • Buy a combo wristband if your group wants karts plus the bumper boats and arcade. Single rides add up quickly.

Getting There and Parking

Nearly all the major tracks line the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, with a few in Gatlinburg and Sevierville. Most have their own large lots. From most cabins it is a fifteen to twenty five minute drive.

Who Is This For

Finding the Right Track for Your Group

For Families with Young Kids

Look for tracks with a ride along passenger seat or a dedicated kids lane. Several Parkway parks pair go-karts with bumper boats and mini golf so the whole family has something to do.

For Speed Lovers

Choose a flat road course built for faster karts, or the tall multi level wooden tracks for the most dramatic ride. Ask the staff which track runs the quickest karts that day.

For Big Groups

The larger family action parks can keep a big group busy for hours with karts, arcades, and rides under one wristband. They handle crowds well and make timing easy.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to drive a go-kart?

Driver age and height rules vary by track, but many require drivers to be around twelve and over a set height. Younger kids can often ride as passengers. Check each track before you go.

Can young kids ride along?

Yes at many tracks. Look for karts with a passenger seat or a dedicated kids track. Staff will point you to the right lane for your child.

Are the tracks open year round?

Most operate year round and run on mild winter days. Outdoor tracks close during ice, heavy rain, or lightning, so call ahead in winter.

What should I wear?

Closed shoes are required to drive and long hair should be tied back. Avoid loose scarves or drawstrings that could catch.

Do I need to book ahead?

Go-karts are mostly walk up. On busy summer and fall weekends, arriving early or in the evening keeps your wait short.

What is the multi-story wooden track?

Several Pigeon Forge parks feature tall spiraling wooden tracks that climb several stories. They are a Smokies signature and worth riding at least once.

Where to Stay

Stay Near the Action

Book a luxury cabin minutes from the Parkway and the best go-kart tracks in Pigeon Forge. Race all day, then unwind in your private hot tub.

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