1. We are surrounded by the unrivaled beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains and literally minutes away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in the United States, drawing three times the number of guests as the second most visited national park.
2. There is literally more for you to do in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg than can possibly be done in just one week.
- Dollywood
- Live theater shows – Array Variety Show!!!
- Numerous one-of-a-kind attractions
- Mountain Coasters
- Mini golf
- Zip Line Adventures
- Horseback riding and ATV tours
- Helicopter Tours
- “The Island” features Shopping, live entertainment, dining, arcade games, rides and activities for the kids all in one location.
- Themed museums such as Titanic Museum, Hollywood Star Cars, Hollywood Wax Museum and more.
- Unlimited hiking trails and sites for camping and fishing.
- Drive-through nature trails such as Roaring Fork and Cades Cove.
- Unlimited choices for incredible dining experiences.
- Take in a minor league baseball game at Smokies Stadium with the Tennessee Smokies.
- The kids will love the petting zoos and animal encounters at Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and RainForest Adventures Zoo.
- Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg is a must see attraction.
- More water parks than most people are aware of, the most popular of which are Dolly’s Splash Country, Soaky Mountain, and Wilderness Resort.
- This list just begins to scratch the surface of the fun and adventure that is waiting for you in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
3. Pigeon Forge is very centrally located and a very reasonable drive for a large percentage of the country. We are easily the most popular “drive-to” tourist destination in the United States.
4. The Great Smoky Mountains have averaged nearly 12 million visitors per year over the past decade. Just last year (2023) 13.3 million visitors experienced the joy of the Smokies. Almost 14 million vacationers can’t be wrong.
5. Pigeon Forge is focused on entertaining families. It is the best place to bring children and start a vacationing tradition that your kids will continue with their children for years to come.