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Pigeon Forge Attractions


Pigeon Forge is home to a great collection of theaters that are open year round, but if you visit during the holiday season, you’re in for a treat! From November to the beginning of January, all of the theaters in the area put on special Christmas performances filled with seasonal music, decorations, and cheer. To help you make the most of your winter getaway, we’ve put together a guide to the top 5 Pigeon Forge Christmas shows:

The next time you visit Dollywood for the Smoky Mountain Christmas festival, look up! The usual Christmas cheer will take off from the ground and spread to the sky during this year’s celebration! Full of the spirit that makes the holiday season so special, this addition is yet another aspect of Smoky Mountain Christmas you won’t want to miss. Keep reading to learn more about the Dollywood drone show at the Smoky Mountain Christmas festival:

The holiday season is a great time to visit Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains! The area comes alive with dazzling Christmas lights, festive decorations, and delightful holiday events. The best way to get in the holiday spirit is visiting a Christmas show, and one of the best Christmas shows in Pigeon Forge is Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede! Here are five reasons why you’ll love this holiday show.

Dollywood is a popular Pigeon Forge attraction that’s visited by guests from all over the world. On September 9, Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards, which have become known as “the Oscars of the amusement industry,” held their 25th year ceremony at Dollywood. These awards recognize the best of the best in the theme park and family entertainment industry. This year, Dollywood received five of these awards, including Best Guest Experience, Best Kids Area, Best Christmas Event, Best Family Coaster, and Best Park.

Once you visit the Smoky Mountains, you’re going to want to keep coming back. It will be love at first sight when you arrive! If it’s your first time visiting the area, there are some incredible attractions you have to go to before you leave. To make sure you don’t miss out on anything during your first experience in the Smoky Mountains, we’ve come up with 10 things to do in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg TN for first-time visitors.

While there are lots of great activities and things to do in Pigeon Forge, the popular toy company Hasbro has just announced a brand new attraction coming to the area in 2024 that is unlike anything already in the area! The NERF Action Xperience will offer kids and families a great way to spend an afternoon here in Pigeon Forge, with unique activities and opportunities to enjoy NERF in brand new ways! Read on to learn more about the upcoming NERF Action Xperience in Pigeon Forge:

One of the best ways to celebrate the changing season is by visiting Dollywood in Pigeon Forge this fall. Dollywood’s Harvest Festival is a great way to experience fall in the Smoky Mountains. Not only will you get to see the brilliant colors of autumn leaves, but you’ll also get to taste fall flavors and bask in the glow of illuminated pumpkins! Here’s everything you need to know about Dollywood’s Harvest Festival in 2023.

Pigeon Forge is already home to so many exciting activities and fun things to do. But starting in 2024, there will be another interesting attraction opening its doors in Pigeon Forge! The Crayola Experience offers families a colorful and interactive experience to connect with the world of Crayola and express themselves in unique ways, and its next location will be right here in Pigeon Forge. If you want to learn more about this brand new attraction coming to the Smoky Mountains, just read on! We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about the new Crayola Experience in Pigeon Forge:

Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains are a truly magical place...in more ways than one! In addition to their almost supernatural beauty, the Smokies are home to some of the country’s very best magicians. The nation’s leading illusionists are drawn to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg because the cities have established themselves as major hubs for family entertainment. Visit My Smokies has put together a guide to all the incredible magic shows in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

Are you ready to witness mind-boggling sights and mystifying tricks? If your answer is yes, you’re going to love Illusionation! This brand new magic show in Pigeon Forge features the talented magician Jason Hudy, who is bringing his incredible talents to the Smoky Mountains for a show you won’t soon forget. Learn all about this new show in Pigeon Forge and get ready to have your mind blown!

Whether it’s a rainy day or you’d just like to take a break from being outside, there are plenty of Pigeon Forge indoor activities that your family can enjoy. From trampoline parks to interactive museums, you’ll definitely want to add some (or all) of these places to your vacation itinerary! Here’s our list of the best indoor attractions in Pigeon Forge:

If you’ve visited The Island in Pigeon Forge in the last 10 years, you’ve certainly noticed the iconic Great Smoky Mountain Wheel looming large over the park! This unforgettable attraction is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month, so we’re taking a closer look at why it continues to captivate travelers and families seeking a memorable adventure in the mountains and some of the changes that have happened around it since its debut in 2013!