Local Attractions
Dollywood Entertainment Park
Unique as its namesake Dolly Parton, Dollywood theme park is a one-of-a-kind Smoky Mountain Family Adventure! Spanning 125 acres and nestled in the lush foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, near Gatlinburg, Dollywood is one of the most popular family vacation destinations. |
The Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
Howdy! Welcome to the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge. You are just in time for the big ole barn dance tonight and boy, is it gonna be a wild one. Seems somehow someone invited BOTH the Hatfields AND the McCoys to the party! Everyone knows just how well those two families mix so you might be able to guess just how busy our newly elected sheriff is gonna fair in the next few hours. |
Cades Cove
Cades Cove is an 11-mile loop located inside the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It is open year-round, except for brief closures during the winter months for snow removal. The Cades Cove area offers abundant opportunities for observing wildlife. |
Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community
Welcome to the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. The largest group of independent artisans in North America. This historic 8-mile loop has been designated a Tennessee Heritage Arts & Crafts Trail. Established in 1937, these artisans whittle, paint, sew, cast, weave and carve to create original collectibles such as candles, baskets, quilts, brooms, pottery, jewelry, dolls, ceramics, scrimshaw, silversmithing, leather, stained glass, wearable fashions, fine photography, frameable art, oils and watercolors, also lodging, restaurants, cafes, tea room, soda fountain and candy shops. Make plans to visit the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. |
Pigeon Forge Events Calendar
Visit the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism for all the local events for 2006. |
Ripley's Aquarium
Welcome to the World's Most Fun 1.4 million gallon world-class aquarium.
Featuring 11 ft sharks and over 8,000 exotic sea creatures from around the world. You will experience Piranhas in "Tropical Rainforest", discover indo-pacific fish in "Coral Reef", travel through the world's longest underwater aquarium tunnel on a 345 foot glide path through "Shark Lagoon", pick up a horseshoe crab in "Discovery Center", meet giant Pacific Octopus in "Gallery of the Seas", touch a stingray at "Touch A Tay Bay", sit in one of two classrooms for a presentation, see one of the hourly dive/feeding shows, plus much more. |
The Comedy Barn
The Comedy Barn Theater, located in Pigeon Forge, TN, is the award winning family comedy variety show in the Smoky Mountains. Our show features magicians, fire-eaters, jugglers, ventriloquists, clean family comedians, live country and gospel music as well as fun barn yard animals. The Comedy Barn offers clean comedy for an enjoyable evening of family fun. You'll laugh until you can't laugh anymore. Don't forget to stop in on your next trip to the Smokies. |
Scenic Helicopter Tours
From the majestic grandeur of Mount Le Conte to the pristine serenity of Douglas Lake, Scenic Helicopter Tours gives you a Smoky Mountain experience unlike any other! Let Scenic’s courteous staff take you on a family-friendly adventure of a lifetime. With rides starting at only $10.00 per person and up, Scenic Helicopter Tours makes that special Smoky Mountain getaway even more magical. |
Walden Creek Stables
Our Horseback riding stables are a family attraction for Smoky Mountain guest and neighbors alike. Horseback riding on over 500 acres with 100 horses and 50 riding cowboys keeps the action going seven days a week, including Christmas Day! There's plenty excitement an adventure for the entire family no matter your horseback riding skills, even if you've never ridden. |
Ober Gatlinburg
Ride the 120 passenger Aerial Tramway to Go-Karts, Water Rides, Alpine Slide, Indoor Ice Skating, Black Bear Habitat, Chairlift, Shops, Restaurant/Lounge, Winter Skiing, Snowboarding and more! A must visit attraction year round! |
