Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge is the strip south of Gatlinburg: Dollywood, dinner shows, and outlet traffic. Stay here if the park is the itinerary. Stay in Gatlinburg or Wears Valley if the national park is.
Things that are always there
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Rides, craft shops, and festivals in spring, fall, and Christmas. The family reason this town exists.
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131 The Island Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
A wheel, a fountain show, and shops. An evening walk if you are already on the strip.
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Hotels
2520 DreamMore Way, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
The park's own resort. Time-saver with small children and a second park day.
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119 Christmas Tree Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
A themed inn. Children either love it or need a nap from it.
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Restaurants
2167 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
New-South menu on the parkway. Easier than a dinner show if you already did Dollywood.
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2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Inside the park. The cinnamon bread at the grist mill is the thing people drive back for.
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