Familly friendly things to do, places to stay, where to shop, and the best places to eat from someone who goes there at least once a year.
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Things to do
Indoor attractions/rides
Hotels
Things/Places to See
Places to Eat
Things to do
The whole family enjoyed this. My youngest especially loved the sea lion Salty.
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
I've never been to Dollywood, but Paige went for her 8th grade field trip and had a blast. She can't wait to go back.
Dollywood
I didn't think I would like this very much and it ended up being my favorite thing we did on vacation. Lots of packages to choose from with very affordable options.
Scenic Helicopter Tours Ticket & Information Center
We did this in October and it was the perfect time for it! Would definitely do this again.
Smoky Mountains Pink Jeep Tours
Indoor attractions/rides
Great for all ages. We loved the shark tunnel and the penguins 🐧
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
This was so much fun. I usually hate snow tubing because it's too cold so this was perfect!
Pigeon Forge Snow
I absolutely loved this ride. I can't do most rides anymore due to motion sickness and this didn't bother me.
SkyFly: Soar America
Tons of cool things here for both kids and adults but best to go when not overly busy or you will be waiting in long lines for almost every attraction.
Beyond the Lens! Family Fun
You can get unlimited play cards for a set amount of time (1 hour etc.), however, those cards do not work on prize machine games.
Arcade City Pigeon Forge
Hotels
Nice hotel with waterpark included. You can buy day passes to the water park if you don't want to stay at the hotel.
Wilderness at the Smokies
Beautiful and clean hotel, would definitely stay again.
Resort-Style Hotel Stays | Compass Hotel Pigeon Forge
Things/Places to See
Free entry and lots to see. We saw several bears when we went in October.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
We see the most bears here!
Cades Cove - Great Smoky Mountains ...
We like watching the fountain at night and love how it syncs to the music. Free activity!
Fountain Display at The Island
Places to Eat
Great food and service but be prepared to wait a long time to be seated. Best sweet potatoes!
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
The kids love eating here because of the animatronic chickens 🐔.
