Ridemakerz is the ultimate build-your-own toy car experience for kids and families, located inside The Island in Pigeon Forge — a roughly hour-long drive from Maryville. Kids (and grown-ups — it is fun for ages 4 to 104!) start with a 1:18-scale car body — choices include authentic models like Corvettes, Camaros, Mustangs, Vipers, and Challengers, about the size of a football — and then build a one-of-a-kind ride. Pick body style, color, rims, tires, lights, sounds, decals, and accessories from more than 649 million possible combinations, and add radio-control to drive your creation afterward. It is a hands-on, screen-free activity that makes a great birthday treat, rainy-day outing, or souvenir that kids actually play with after the trip home. The Island also has plenty of family-friendly food and other attractions nearby, so it is easy to pair with a full day out. Drop by anytime — no reservation needed for walk-in builds.