Plan Your Perfect Pigeon Forge Vacation: Adventure, Dining, Shopping & the Great Outdoors

Where can you go that has history, roller coasters, theatrical extravaganzas, a great variety of restaurants, fun events, picturesque wedding venues, convention spaces, and inspiring views of the nation’s most popular national park? Why…Pigeon Forge! Poised within an 8-hour drive of 14 states and packed with hundreds of things to do year-round, it’s no wonder Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains are a repeat vacation destination for so many Americans.

In one trip, you can enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, return to simpler moments in a gorgeous Pigeon Forge cabin with mountain views, and then take on zombies and ghosts in the Hollywood Wax Museum, race go-karts and play laser tag at LazerPort Fun Center, paddle the rapids of the Pigeon River on a whitewater rafting trip with WildWater, and meet the crew and passengers on a tour of the Titanic Museum. And this is all just the tip of the iceberg…

Budget

The first thing to talk about when planning any vacation is your budget, and Pigeon Forge just so happens to be great for, well, any budget! From your accommodations to your daily excursions and meals, a Pigeon Forge cabin vacation is not a retreat only reserved for large budgets. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Cabins provides budget-friendly chalets that don’t sacrifice comfort, fully loaded kitchens, gorgeous Smoky Mountain views, or convenience! Got a hearty vacation budget? We also have luxury cabins boasting indoor pools, theater rooms, stunning interiors, and impressive rec rooms.

Here is the thing, however: there is so much to do in the Pigeon Forge area and such a wide range of cabin options, from pet-friendly to river views, that this is all set to a sliding scale to fit your tastes. Simply want a cabin where you can sit in a hot tub in the evenings after days of exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Go for a more simple, charming log cabin nestled in the forests. Looking to spend time with friends rather than leaving the cabin every day? Book a mid-size cabin with tons of amenities to enjoy while reconnecting and making memories in your Smoky Mountain chalet. The opportunities are endless. Make your Pigeon Forge cabin fit your idea of a perfect vacation that adds no stress to your wallet.

So, your accommodations are the easy part with Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Cabins, but what is there to do in Pigeon Forge? Tons. There are tons of things to do in Pigeon Forge, so, what brings you to the mountains of East Tennessee?

Family Vacation

Get the kids away from their iPads, phones, and video games and go on an adventure to Pigeon Forge! Budgeting and planning a family vacation is most often times a little trickier with numerous children and varying ages, but it is easy to find things to do in Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains to fit your family’s budget. Trick them into learning at WonderWorks, ride rollercoasters at Dollywood, pet and feed exotic birds at Parrot Mountain, and explore waterfalls and mountain valleys on bicycles in Cades Cove.

Summer vacations in Pigeon Forge are filled with all kinds of outdoor activities to stay cool, like whitewater rafting, tubing on the soft currents of the Pigeon River, and waterslides in Dollywood’s Splash Country. You can even snow tube in the awesome indoor facility of Pigeon Forge Snow! Feeding numerous mouths is easier, too, when you stay in a Pigeon Forge cabin. You’ll have access to a fully loaded kitchen with all the tools and appliances to prepare meals and ways to keep and reheat leftovers from large meals at The Old Mill Restaurant and other delicious restaurants in the area.

Romantic Retreat

Celebrate an anniversary or surprise your special someone with a weekend getaway in a romantic cabin in Pigeon Forge. Tour the Rocky Top Wine Trail in the award-winning wineries like Mountain Valley Winery and Old Forge Winery where you can enjoy tastings before finding the perfect bottle to pair with evenings by the fire. Revisit your favorite first dates with nights in The Island as you overlook the city lights from the top of the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel before drinks at the Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery.

Try something new together and kayak the Pigeon River, fly through the trees on ziplines, or hike with the llamas of Smoky Mountain Llama Trek! Reignite your passion and fall in love all over again in Pigeon Forge while staying in a dreamy Smoky Mountain cabin.

A Smoky Mountain Wedding

With landscapes like this, it’s no wonder so many choose Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains for their destination wedding. Plus, it is also easy to accommodate guests while celebrating this momentous occasion in one of Pigeon Forge cabin’s exquisite large group lodgings that boast fully loaded kitchens, rec rooms, mountain views, indoor pools, outdoor spaces, and theater rooms. Once the costs are split among the guests, it ends up cheaper for family and friends to stay in one of these gorgeous lodges rather than a boring hotel!

Pigeon Forge has salons for the bridesmaids, numerous dining options for large groups, and free, fun outings to places like The Island and window shopping in The Old Mill District. Venues in Pigeon Forge range in size, services, and views, so you can plan the wedding of your dreams without breaking with your budget.

Friend-cation

Split the cost of a cabin and finally get together and take that vacation you have been aimlessly mentioning amongst your friend group! If you have an outdoorsy friend circle, make it a fishing trip with tons of prime areas to cast a line. Reconnect with your girls and shop the outlet stores along the Parkway and enjoy wine tastings in Mountain Valley Winery. Do something out of the norm like The Escape Game Pigeon Forge, zip down the mountain on the Alpine Mountain Coaster, or attend a hilarious dinner at The Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Show. Take on a mountain and hike as a group to the beautiful Alum Cave, reconnecting with nature and each other while enjoying the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains.

So, whether you are looking for the right place to dine with a large group, shop for the perfect outdoor gear for a day of fishing on the river, or the most romantic things to do as a surprise for your better half, you can find it here. Below you have detailed information on shopping, dining, attractions, and the Local Business Directory for the everyday needs like grocery stores, auto shops, and pet care. What are you waiting for? It’s time to begin planning your dream Smoky Mountain vacation in Pigeon Forge, today!

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