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Pigeon Forge Attractions


It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas festival. Year after year, families travel to the theme park to experience the magic of this holiday event. Millions of twinkling lights, heart-warming holiday shows, a parade — what’s not to love? You don’t want to miss out on this special festival! To help you plan your visit, we’ve put together a guide of everything you need to know about Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood:

Have you heard the news!? Dollywood has just been awarded 3 more awards on top of being named America’s best theme park back in June of 2022. That is 4 awards this year let alone! This is fantastic news for celebration not only for Dollywood, but the Smoky Mountains in general! Dollywood’s future is looking bright! Here are all the details about Dollywood’s 3 new Golden Ticket Awards:

The Mountain Mile is continuing to grow, this time with a fun attraction that will challenge your mind and problem-solving skills. Escapology is a fun interactive escape game where you will try to solve an array of puzzles and mysteries in order to “escape” the room in only one hour. Here is everything you need to know about the newest attraction at the Mountain Mile in Pigeon Forge:

You are probably aware of some of the biggest name attractions in Pigeon Forge, such as The Island and Dollywood. While these are definitely places that you will want to check out, there are also some lesser-known activities that you don’t want to miss! Here are 6 unique Pigeon Forge attractions that are located off the beaten path:

From theme parks, to shops, to entertainment, Pigeon Forge is full of fun for the whole family! One of the best things to do as a family is go see a show. You’ll get to spend an evening laughing and enjoying an incredible performance with the ones you love! Pigeon Forge has everything from comedy shows to music shows, so you’ll be able to find the perfect entertainment for your family. Here are the top 5 family-friendly Pigeon Forge Shows you don’t want to miss:

The holiday season is a special time in the Smokies. Filled with sparkling lights and merry decor, there is plenty of Christmas-themed entertainment to choose from. If you're planning to visit and don't know what to see, Visit My Smokies has created a list of 4 Christmas attractions in the Smoky Mountains you should see on your trip.

Who says you have to hike through the mountains to see the bears? Your family is counting on seeing a bear during your Smoky Mountain vacation, but spotting a black bear in the national park isn’t always guaranteed. Don’t worry, though, there are actually a few places where you can see bears without having to hike. Learn about the best places to see black bears in the Smoky Mountains without hiking:

Are you looking for fun ways to escape the busyness on the Parkway? We can help! You can spend a whole day (or more) enjoying all the activities along Wears Valley Road. Located just off the beaten path, this road offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle along the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Parkways. We want to show you all the fun you can have here! Take a look at the top 6 things to do along Wears Valley Road:

Get ready for a new, fully immersive experience in Pigeon Forge! FlyRide is now open at Beyond the Lens. On this adventure, riders will soar over mountains and skim over lakes on a journey above the most popular landmarks in America! To help you learn more about this attraction, we’ve put together a guide of everything you need to know about FlyRide in Pigeon Forge:

When people visit the Smoky Mountains, they typically want to spend time enjoying the great outdoors. What better way to get outside and take in the fresh air than to go horseback riding? There are several riding stables in the area, and this is the perfect activity for people of all ages to enjoy! Here are the top 6 places to go horseback riding in the Smoky Mountains:

New activities are popping up all over the Smokies! As the area continues to grow, there are so many fun places for you to add to your vacation itinerary. From exciting attractions to delicious new restaurants, there are some places you don’t want to miss while you’re in town. We helped you out by creating a list of 8 new Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge attractions and restaurants you can’t miss!