If you are looking for an unforgettable view and experience while visiting the Smoky Mountains, take a ride on the Wonders of Flight. Located at 100 Music Road, guests will enjoy a spectacular 360 degree view of the surrounding area while enjoying a wonderful balloon ride. Don’t forget to make a stop at WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge TN as well.
The Wonders of Flight ride takes guests up in a gondola attached to a beautiful blue and green balloon. Measuring 72 feet in diameter, the balloon is helium filled, making it safer than traditional flammable gasses. Expert pilots will take riders up 400 feet above Pigeon Forge where they will have an amazing view of the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding cities. Silent with no vibrations, this ride is perfect for guests of all ages.
Wonders of Flight opens daily at 10am year round. The average flight lasts five to ten minutes, depending upon the wind and weather conditions. Flights run both day and evenings. A single flight costs $15.99 per adult and $9.99 for kids twelve and under. Children 36 inches or shorter may ride free with a paying adult.
More than just a top tourist attraction, Wonders of Flight can help make your Pigeon Forge wedding simply amazing. The gondola can hold up to 30 people, perfect for small groups. Wedding experiences allow plenty of time for the special couple to say their vows, lasting up to 30 minutes. The view makes an amazing back ground for ceremony photos.
Wonders of Flights is located at a landing platform behind WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge TN off the main parkway. Guests should take the time to visit both Attractions. WonderWorks is a fabulous upside down research lab from the Bermuda Triangle that landed in Pigeon Forge after traveling in a tornado, or so the story goes. Run by Professor Wonder, visitors can enjoy 100 hands on exhibits, including simulated hurricanes and earthquakes. They even have a rope challenge course and a remarkable magic show.
Wonders of Flight at WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge will make your trip to the Smoky Mountains unforgettable. Don’t forget your camera. This will be your best view yet of the surrounding area.