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Pigeon Forge Tag

When you think of cowboy boots, chuckwagons and country and western music, you probably think of Texas, Montana, Arizona, etc. And the Smoky Mountains may not be high on your list for cattle drive nostalgia. But a trip to Pigeon Forge from February 23 – 26 for Saddle Up! may change your notion of having to go past the Mississippi river to see real cowboy culture.

You’ve probably noticed the number of cupcake/bakery stores that have opened across the country in the last few years. The reason they keep opening is that we Americans have an appetite for delicious sweets. And for those of us with incurable sweet teeth (plural, because there’s no way I just have one sweet tooth), we got good news in Pigeon Forge recently – Nom Nom’s Cupcake Factory & Sweets Shoppe is open.

For a lot of travelers, part of the appeal of the Smoky Mountain Area is the opportunity to be entertained by professionals. And during the winter months, there’s a lot to be said for being inside a warm theater and seeing something you probably don’t have at home. While all three cities have theaters and shows, Pigeon Forge has a huge variety to choose from.

Just off the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, there's a collection of buildings that takes you back to a time when families had to make what they needed. They weren’t able to run to the mall or grocery store and pick up a few items. And this place has got a little of everything for the family. It’s known as the Old Mill Square.