Why You Should Go to Pigeon Forge for Your Getaway

Posted by Pigeon Forge Gem Mine on May 24th, 2019

Are you looking to go on vacation in a quaint town with your loved ones? Pigeon Forge promises a variety of fun filled attractions at a discount. 

Pigeon forge has a wider range of outdoor activities than most small vacation towns. So if you are looking to enjoy your summer while embracing nature, then Pigeon Forge is your best option. Not only is it picturesque, you are also guaranteed an adventure packed holiday.

Being a thrifty vacation spot, it is imperative that you book accommodation months prior to your getaway to ensure that you get a great rate and you do not miss out on the best rooms in town. Find a hotel, lodge, homestay house or AirBnB that is close to the location of the activities that you wish to embark on. Make sure you budget properly as most of these locations all charge an entry.

No matter how unique your interests are, rest assured you can never lack attractions in Pigeon Forge suited to your personality. The town has everything ranging from museums, rollercoasters, helicopter rides, dinner shows (whether you like country or pirate dinner shows), car race tracks, nature based adventures, moonshine distilleries and vineyards, amusement parks, aerial activities, fishing spots, and shopping locations scattered all over town.

So if you are not sure what to do in Pigeon forge, here is a list of the top tried and tested activities sure to keep you entertained. If you are into museums, you can visit the Titanic museum, the Hollywood wax museum or the Alcatraz museum. If you enjoy racing, you can visit the NASCAR speed park, the Speedzone fun Park, the Extreme racing center, Smoky Mountains ATV trail, the Track or the Go-kart racing track.

If you and your loved ones enjoy roller coaster rides, you can try out the Smoky Mountain Alpine roller coaster, The Island, The Coaster at the Goats, the Wild eagle, or the Mystery Mine. And if dinner shows are your cup of tea, you should definitely visit the Hatfield and McCoy dinner show and the Pirates Voyage Dinner Show.

Alternatively, you can visit the nature-centric attractions such as the Smoky Mountain River Rampage, the Rainforest Adventures, the Bluff Mountain adventures, Smokies horse riding and the Cade cove loop. You can also visit the Castle of Chaos, Pigeon Forge Gem Mine, and the Zipline course. Not forgetting Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s’ Stampede, Splash Country and tour bus, the list of attractions is quite long. Just make sure that you budget for gate entry fees as these do add up and can cause you to significantly exceed your budget if you had not planned for them. Rest assured that you will need to schedule a second getaway to enjoy all that Pigeon Forge has to offer.