Pigeon Forge

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Pigeon Forge
On the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this Tennessee town beckons with thrill-seeking adventure, family activities, live entertainment and history.

Pigeon Forge is a major tourist stop near Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park of Tennessee. The town has dozens of theatres and entertainment venues that host everything from musicals to magic shows. Visit amusement parks, museums and the ever-popular Dollywood.

Catch a trolley to explore the town. Trolley fares are low and the fun, green-and-yellow cars stop at more than a hundred different destinations.

Spend a day at Dollywood, the theme park named after country music star, Dolly Parton. You’ll find rides for all ages, along with classic country music, restaurants and gift shops. Go for a wet ride in the nearby Dollywood Splash Country Water Adventure Park. Older kids and adults will love the selection of slides and rides, while youngsters can splash around in a specially designed play area.

Go prospecting in the Pigeon Forge Gem Mine buy a bucket of dirt and sort through it to find gems of all shapes, types and sizes. Visit WonderWorks to try more than 100 hands-on activities, including lying on a bed of 3,500 nails.

History buffs and boat lovers should investigate the Titanic Museum. It features interactive exhibits and dozens of entertaining and educational activities.

For some local history, stop by Old Mill Square. Admire the old buildings, enjoy the atmosphere and have a meal or shop for souvenirs. 

Take a break in a natural setting at Parrot Mountain and Gardens, a refuge for injured or homeless birds. Here you can admire the rescued birds close enough to feed them from the palm of your hand. Alternatively, spot life-sized models of famous celebrities at the Hollywood Wax Museum.

For a fun evening out, head to one of the many comedy clubs, see a musical or be amazed by magicians. You’re bound to find something to your taste at one of the many entertainment venues around town.

Pigeon Forge is just over 30 miles southeast of Knoxville, Tennessee, and 3.5 hours by car from Nashville.

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort
Country Cascades Waterpark Resort
3.5 out of 5
204 Sharon Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN
The price is RM409 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
RM409
per night
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,678 reviews)
"I would definitely stay here again! There is so much to do with kids that you don’t have to leave if you didn’t want to. The room was clean and it was big enough for all of 5 of us. The staff was warm and inviting. There wasn’t anything that my family didn’t like about this place."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort
Pigeon River Inn
Pigeon River Inn
2.5 out of 5
1931 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
The price is RM426 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
RM426
per night
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,820 reviews)
Nice place to stay
"Great view of creek and room was very nice"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Pigeon River Inn
The Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center
The Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center
3 out of 5
3230 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
The price is RM618 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM618
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"An older property that is in phases of being renovated. Staff was extremely helpful and easy to work with."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

The Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Viewpoint Condominiums
Viewpoint Condominiums
3.5 out of 5
448 Day Springs Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dollywood and Ripley's Aquarium of ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (126 reviews)
"Clean and spacious. Thin walls and loud from above on lower level. Driving up to the place and parking not super. Overall good enough for what I was looking for."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Viewpoint Condominiums
Cedar Lodge
Cedar Lodge
3.5 out of 5
3919 S River Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and charcoal grills. Popular attractions Dollywood and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
Perfect R&R stay
"This was the perfect stay we will stay with this company in the future location was perfect for us! Completely happy with our visit!"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Cedar Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Verified traveller
1 Oct 2019

Loved Pigeon Forge. It was a little piece of Las Vegas in Tennessee!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
9 Jun 2019

It’s a very tourist-y town, so expect a lot of billboards, gimmicky restaurants and amusements etc. But it’s a good place to stay to explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the Tennessee side.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
29 May 2019

Enjoyed free moonshine tasting..easy access to Gatlingburg and Somky mountains

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
1 Apr 2019

Plentu to do for families

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
30 Dec 2018

So musch to see and do. Great location