PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—(March 19, 2025)—Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay an Epic Golf Adventure®, the new immersive mini golf adventure in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, has been voted America’s “Best New Attraction”& “Best Mini Golf” in the 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Over the course of two month-long voting periods, the public selected Sky Pirates from a competitive field of 20 exciting new tourism destinations and 20 mini-golf attractions nationwide. These prestigious accolades follow Sky Pirates’ earlier recognition as the “Attraction of the Year” by the Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association in 2024.
Sky Pirates offers a unique and unforgettable experience with two distinct 18-hole courses: an enchanting indoor Mermaid Bay and a thrilling rooftop Sky Pirate adventure. Beyond the exciting gameplay, guests can enjoy interacting with mermaids and pirates, captivating photo opportunities, charming retail store, mouthwatering food and candy options, refreshing pineapple DOLE Whip® floats, exciting face painting for children, and much more.
“Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay represents a multimillion-dollar investment with a singular goal: to revolutionize the family activity of mini golf for all ages,” stated Chucky Blalock, managing partner. “We are incredibly honored with these two awards and national recognition from USA Today. These awards affirm our mission to create unforgettable family fun while visiting the Smokies.
“Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay is poised for continued success, as they have been named a Finalist for the IAAPA Brass Ring Awards in the Top LBE of the Year Category. The winner of this internationally acclaimed award will be announced at the end of April in Rust, Germany at Europa-Park.
For more information about Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay, visit https://www.skypiratesgolf.com.
About Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay:
Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay, recently voted “Best New Attraction” & “Best Mini Golf” in the country by USA Today, is a one-of-a-kind mini-golf adventure offering affordable fun for families and groups. Showcased by our live pirate and mermaid cast members, indoor and rooftop mini-golf holes, and iconic pineapple DOLE Whip floats, the attraction provides the
area’s newest family entertainment destination. Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay is a must-see onyour next family vacation. For more information, visit https://www.skypiratesgolf.com or call
865-606-6700.
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Additional Information
Marcus Watson
Marcuswatson (at) topconcepts (dot) us
(865) 327-2482