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The Great Smoky Mountains
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items One of our favorite vacation spots, The Great Smoky Mountains, has something to do for any and everyone!
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Where To Stay
Where To Eat
What To Do
Where To Stay
With so many options in so many price points it’s easy to find somewhere to stay in your budget and get the most out of your trip!
One of our favorite ways to stay in the Smoky Mountains! Getting a cabin gives you full access to a kitchen and usually a washer and dryer. Saving you money on food and eliminating the need to do a bunch of laundry when you get home!
Airbnb | Pigeon Forge - Vacation Rentals & Places to Stay - Tennessee
If you’re a Christmas lover then this themed hotel will take your breath away! Decorated for Christmas all year around, but extra pizazz for the holidays.
The Inn at Christmas Place
If you’re going kid free The Margaritaville Island Hotel is the way to go! There’s a pool on the roof of the hotel and balconies overlook the shops of The Island.
Home | Margaritaville Island Hotel Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
With admission to three different waterparks included with your stay, this resort gives you some bang for your buck!
Wilderness at the Smokies
Where To Eat
So many options and variety you’ll have a hard time choosing!
Fill up on pancakes before you get your day started! The banana bread pancakes were hands down the best thing I’ve ever tasted!
Flapjack's Pancake Cabin
If you’re spending your day in Gatlinburg, try getting a seat at the pancake pantry instead! Their cookies and cream pancakes are a favorite of our whole family.
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If you’re in the mood for some amazing southern food The Old Mill has what you’re looking for. Always busy, but worth the wait!
The Old Mill
One of the newer spots in Pigeon Forge, The Local Goat has the best burgers and fries in town.
Local Goat
What To Do
There’s endless fun in the Smokies and there truly is something for everyone! Here are a few of our faves:
Mini golf is a hot commodity in Pigeon Forge and for good reason! We LOVED this themed putt-putt and they had two different courses to choose from. So much fun!
Mini Golf in Pigeon Forge, TN - Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is always a family favorite. The moving glidepath in shark lagoon lets you slow down and not the view as a variety of fish swim above.
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies | Top things to do Gatlinburg, TN | Tickets, hours, events
The Island In Pigeon Forge has everything. Food, drinks, shopping, and fun! Take a ride on the Ferris wheel, grab a family style dinner at Paula Dean’s, or sit back and watch the Island Show Fountain!
The Island In Pigeon Forge
Take a drive or walk through Cade’s Cove! Catch a glimpse of a black bear and view historic cabins.
Cades Cove - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
If you’re looking for thrills, Dollywood is your place! From roller coasters to shows and performances, you’re in for a full day of fun!
Dollywood Parks & Resorts | Family Fun In Pigeon Forge, TN