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10 AT T R AC T I O N S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T Local: 865.453.3278 Fax: 865.366.0634 Alcatraz East Crime Museum AT T R AC T I O N S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T Contact: Brian Holland Web site: www.alcatrazeast.com E-mail: [email protected] 2757 Parkway Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 The museum has five great themes: History of Crime, Consequences of Crime, Crime Scene Investigation, Crime Fighting and Crimes in Pop Culture. A few points of interest in the museum are the history gallery - which starts in the middle ages and continues through colonial, pirates, old west, prohibition and depression eras, the criminal justice area - which includes a line-up, courtroom and functional jail cells through history, our 9/11 theater, CSI room and car gallery featuring several interesting vehicles from history - including the VW that Ted Bundy owned! Beyond the Lens! Family Fun Contact: Jon Elder Local: 865.366.1609 Web site: www.beyondthelens.com E-mail: [email protected] 2115 Parkway Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 New for Pigeon Forge! An immersive and interactive family attraction, Beyond The Lens! features over 150 exhibits highlighting pop culture and trending topics. Digital and social media drive the self-guided experience with dozens of selfie staging areas and a free smartphone app that brings the galleries to life. The social media room displays the latest viral videos, celebrity rankings, and social media posts from visitors and celebrities alike. Guests will experience what it’s like to walk the red carpet at a Hollywood movie premier, cast their handprints in virtual concrete on the Walk of Fame, and go behind the scenes with some of the world’s most iconic celebrities throughout pop culture. Interactive experiences allow you to take a peek into the world of virtual reality, search through hundreds of documented bigfoot sightings around the world, test your knowledge of famous celebrities in trivia quizzes and much more with word searches and spot the difference games around every corner. Don’t miss out on a dive into our Alien Egg Nest Ball Pit either! It’s a favorite among ALL ages! If you are looking for family fun, entertainment, and lots of photo opportunities; you can find it all at Beyond the Lens! Buttonwillow Civil War Theater Local: 423.309.1667 Web site: www.buttonwillowcivilwartheater.com E-mail: [email protected] 2135 Parkway Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 Snack Bar/Concessions Take a trip back into 1864 at The Buttonwillow Civil War Theater in Pigeon Forge. Witness the humorous and explosive encounter between two East Tennessee siblings, one a die-hard Unionist, the other, his spit-fire sister who is aiding their Confederate cousins. Real history, taken from diaries and letters, teach as well as entertain. Your group will laugh until they learn… and leave our theater feeling good about being part of this great nation. Our story reveals both sides of a family’s struggle to protect their Tennessee. Using genuine, un-filtered facts, long-lost from our books, these two characters will steal your heart, make you laugh, and make you cry… Yankees or Rebels… they were all AMERICANS. Rated one of the Top Ten Theaters in Tennessee by Trip Advisor. Featured on The Travel Channel, PBS and applauded by the Associated Press. Complimentary Admission Driver Escort Handicapped Facilities Min # for Group Rate—15 Comp. Admission—Driver & Escort: Yes Bus Parking—Yes at The Island Operating Seasons—Year round Average Visit Time—2-3 hours Snack Bar/Concessions on Site—No Full Food Service on Site—No Handicap Accessible—Yes Marketing Aids—Yes Student Educational/Performance—Yes Map Locator—I7 Min # for Group Rate—15 Comp. Admission—Driver & Escort: Yes Bus Parking—Yes Operating Seasons—Year Round Average Visit Time—2 Hours Food Service on Site—No Handicap Accessible—Yes Marketing Aids—Yes Map Locator—C3 Min # for Group Rate—15 Comp. Admission—Driver & Escort: Yes Bus Parking—Yes Operating Seasons— Jan-Dec. (We will open for your group for an earlier matinee, upon request.) Special School Programs Available—Grades 4-12 Average Visit Time—2 hours Snack Bar/Concessions on Site—Yes Handicap Accessible—Yes Marketing Aids—Yes Map Locator—C3 Free Bus Parking Full Food Service 11