Outdoor Fun
Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
867 Wears Valley RdA thrill seekers adventure in the Smokies!
Why hike when you can fly! Some of the longest and highest zip lines in the region!
41 locals recommend
Wears Valley Zipline Adventures
1911 Wears Valley RdWhy hike when you can fly! Some of the longest and highest zip lines in the region!
Multi-level family fun center with race track, arcade games, mini-golf, and bumper cars.
67 locals recommend
The Track - Pigeon Forge
2575 ParkwayMulti-level family fun center with race track, arcade games, mini-golf, and bumper cars.
You can take a family-friendly float, or go for a thrilling white water rafting adventure!
167 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdYou can take a family-friendly float, or go for a thrilling white water rafting adventure!
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area and other fun!
453 locals recommend
Anakeesta
576 ParkwayBig outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area and other fun!
Guided ATV trail rides on 6000 acres of Smoky Mountain trails that explore the foothills of East Tennessee.
34 locals recommend
Bluff Mountain Adventures
2186 ParkwayGuided ATV trail rides on 6000 acres of Smoky Mountain trails that explore the foothills of East Tennessee.
Veteran outpost offering guided white water rafting &
float tours, plus ziplining and a ropes course.
78 locals recommend
Rafting In the Smokies
3595 Hartford RdVeteran outpost offering guided white water rafting &
float tours, plus ziplining and a ropes course.
The iconic yellow chairs will take you to the top of Crockett Mountain, for scenic views of the Smoky Mountains. Visitors can experience walking across the longest suspension bridge in North America.
190 locals recommend
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
765 ParkwayThe iconic yellow chairs will take you to the top of Crockett Mountain, for scenic views of the Smoky Mountains. Visitors can experience walking across the longest suspension bridge in North America.
Mountain-top fun for visitors of all ages. Ice skating, outdoor activities, shopping and dining.
499 locals recommend
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdMountain-top fun for visitors of all ages. Ice skating, outdoor activities, shopping and dining.
Our personal favorite!! Awarded the "Most Beautiful Park"! Over 50 world-class rides, high energy entertainment, award winning dining and the friendliest park atmosphere in the world!
796 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdOur personal favorite!! Awarded the "Most Beautiful Park"! Over 50 world-class rides, high energy entertainment, award winning dining and the friendliest park atmosphere in the world!
The perfect summer retreat for the whole family!
274 locals recommend
Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdThe perfect summer retreat for the whole family!
Aquatic amusement center with family-friendly tube rides & tunnel flumes, plus wave & surfing pool.
130 locals recommend
Soaky Mountain Waterpark
175 Gists Creek RdAquatic amusement center with family-friendly tube rides & tunnel flumes, plus wave & surfing pool.
Toy Box Mini Golf
112 Dollywood LaneFamily fun at one of Pigeon Forge's newest attractions.
Horseback riding for the whole family, along with other activities like gem mining, a petting zoo, fishing pond, picnic area and more.
31 locals recommend
Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa LLC
909 Little Cove RdHorseback riding for the whole family, along with other activities like gem mining, a petting zoo, fishing pond, picnic area and more.
The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel
131 The Island DrLocated in The Island shopping and dining center.
Dinner Shows
Filled with friendly North & South competition, thrilling horse riding stunts, spectacular effects, phenomenal musical production! Plus a mouth watering Southern meal!
378 locals recommend
Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 ParkwayFilled with friendly North & South competition, thrilling horse riding stunts, spectacular effects, phenomenal musical production! Plus a mouth watering Southern meal!
Homestyle dinner feast followed by a farcical musical revue with dancing and comedy.
229 locals recommend
Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
119 Music RdHomestyle dinner feast followed by a farcical musical revue with dancing and comedy.
Family friendly comedic show featuring performing animals, magicians, jugglers, music and more.
117 locals recommend
The Comedy Barn
2775 ParkwayFamily friendly comedic show featuring performing animals, magicians, jugglers, music and more.
4 course dinner show while going on a Pirate adventure with the most famous pirate, Blackbeard and his quartermaster, Calico Jack!
146 locals recommend
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
2713 Parkway4 course dinner show while going on a Pirate adventure with the most famous pirate, Blackbeard and his quartermaster, Calico Jack!
Indoor fun
Year-round indoor snow park with tubing slides and an open play area, plus a snack bar.
100 locals recommend
Pigeon Forge Snow - Pigeon Forge Attraction
2533 Teaster LnYear-round indoor snow park with tubing slides and an open play area, plus a snack bar.
Indoor attraction with 100+ hands on science exhibits. Plus laser tag, a ropes course, and a 6D motion ride.
170 locals recommend
WonderWorks Pigeon Forge
100 Music RdIndoor attraction with 100+ hands on science exhibits. Plus laser tag, a ropes course, and a 6D motion ride.
The Rainforest zoo is home to unique and beautiful creatures from the rainforests of the world, located in the heart of the beautiful Smoky Mountains
38 locals recommend
Rainforest Adventures
109 Nascar DrThe Rainforest zoo is home to unique and beautiful creatures from the rainforests of the world, located in the heart of the beautiful Smoky Mountains
Hands on experience learning about blacksmithing and blade-smithing. Friendly and enthusiastic staff make for a memorable experience.
9 locals recommend
Iron Mountain Metal Craft
172 Old Mill AveHands on experience learning about blacksmithing and blade-smithing. Friendly and enthusiastic staff make for a memorable experience.
Popular arena featuring a trampoline park, arcade, climbing & ninja courses. VR games and concessions
39 locals recommend
TopJump Trampoline & Extreme Arena
3735 ParkwayPopular arena featuring a trampoline park, arcade, climbing & ninja courses. VR games and concessions
Outdoor and indoor golf putt putt course, mini bowling, escape rooms, candy shop and much more!
30 locals recommend
Crave Golf Club
2925 ParkwayOutdoor and indoor golf putt putt course, mini bowling, escape rooms, candy shop and much more!
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, sting rays, penguins, and a glass bottom boat ride.
535 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdSprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, sting rays, penguins, and a glass bottom boat ride.
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shruken human heads and rare animal skeletons.
82 locals recommend
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg
908 ParkwayMuseum with kitschy oddities on display, including shruken human heads and rare animal skeletons.
The Forbidden Caverns is the perfect combination of natural wonder, history, and entertainment for you and your group. 1 hour tour!
114 locals recommend
Forbidden Caverns
455 Blowing Cave RdThe Forbidden Caverns is the perfect combination of natural wonder, history, and entertainment for you and your group. 1 hour tour!
Sightseeing
the Cades Cove Loop winds for 11 miles through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It a picturesque drive with a backdrop of the moutain peaks and its lush rolling greens.
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
the Cades Cove Loop winds for 11 miles through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It a picturesque drive with a backdrop of the moutain peaks and its lush rolling greens.
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailA one-way scenic loop that is only 6 miles long.
At 6,643 feet, Clingman's Dome is the highest point in the great Smoky Mountains.
319 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome
At 6,643 feet, Clingman's Dome is the highest point in the great Smoky Mountains.
Food scene
Casual hub for modern American eats, featuring locally sourced ingredients, plus craft draft beer
498 locals recommend
Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayCasual hub for modern American eats, featuring locally sourced ingredients, plus craft draft beer
One of our favorites! Southern style breakfast and supper!
155 locals recommend
Five Oaks Farm Kitchen
1638 ParkwayOne of our favorites! Southern style breakfast and supper!
JT Hannah's Kitchen
3214 ParkwayFestive rustic restaurants with American fare.
1830 gristmill anchors a a complex with 2 country cooking restaurants plus pottery, candy, and toy shop
483 locals recommend
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill Ave1830 gristmill anchors a a complex with 2 country cooking restaurants plus pottery, candy, and toy shop
Mama's Farmhouse
208 Pickel StFamily style southern food! Our favorite breakfast spot!
Pizza At The Cove
661 Dollywood LnDelicious pizza place on the drive to the cabin!
Graze Burgers
125 Bruce StBest Burger joint in town!
Small daytime eatery with delicious breakfast, lunch and coffee.
27 locals recommend
Lil Black Bear Cafe
3068 Veterans BlvdSmall daytime eatery with delicious breakfast, lunch and coffee.
Aged steaks & seafood specialties in a lodgelike dining room with stone floors & a large fireplace.
51 locals recommend
Bullfish Grill
2441 ParkwayAged steaks & seafood specialties in a lodgelike dining room with stone floors & a large fireplace.
Grilled beef, chicken, trout & a salad bar highlight the food offerings at this woodsy steakhouse.
160 locals recommend
The Peddler Steakhouse
820 River RdGrilled beef, chicken, trout & a salad bar highlight the food offerings at this woodsy steakhouse.
Casual, colorful Mexican joint serving tacos, fajitas & other familiar dishes, plus margaritas. (one of our favorites)
16 locals recommend
Cielito Lindo
3965 ParkwayCasual, colorful Mexican joint serving tacos, fajitas & other familiar dishes, plus margaritas. (one of our favorites)
A classic southern restaurant located in an 1830's grist mill. It is a working tribute to the pioneer days of the Great Smoky Mountains.
483 locals recommend
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveA classic southern restaurant located in an 1830's grist mill. It is a working tribute to the pioneer days of the Great Smoky Mountains.
The Pottery House Cafe serves fresh sandwiches, salads, and hearty entrees.
This cafe is open for Brunch on the weekends from 10am-2pm. Lunch and Dinner 11am-9pm
189 locals recommend
The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille
3341 Old Mill StThe Pottery House Cafe serves fresh sandwiches, salads, and hearty entrees.
This cafe is open for Brunch on the weekends from 10am-2pm. Lunch and Dinner 11am-9pm
Traveler advice
Getting around
Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg Trolley
There is a trolley system consisting of about 30 trolleys that will take you around Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and part of Sevierville. Pigeon Forge Trolley's fare ranges from $1-$3. Gatlinburg's trolley is free. Most stops will see a Trolley every 20-30 minutes. Search on Pigeon Forge town website for more information.