Even if you don’t consider yourself “outdoorsy,” you can’t take a vacation to the Great Smoky Mountains without spending some time in the great outdoors! And that doesn’t mean you have to be on the trails all day: there are plenty of great outdoor activities for everyone. Here are our top 10 outdoor attractions and activities when you’re in the…

Sure, the feathery winter clouds crawling over the majestic mountains and lush evergreens you can smell from your Pigeon Forge, Tennessee cabin’s back deck supplies the perfect romantic setting for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or surprise “just because I love you” trips. In between quiet nights by the fire and laid-back mornings in the hot tub, however, there are some fantastic…

Ever since the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel began lighting up the sky in 2013, The Island in Pigeon Forge has been a visitor favorite along the Parkway, even earning a distinguished spot among the 2018 Top 10 Amusement Parks Worldwide on TripAdvisor. Wandering through the unique shops, distinctive attractions, and savory dining options, it can feel a little overwhelming. Know…

You are sitting in a bright red classic convertible with the top down; fireflies dance in the pink, purple, and deep blue skies at dusk; and soft summer breezes move through the field as the giant screen lights up. But this isn’t a scene out of the 1950s, it’s 2019 in Pigeon Forge! Every night is a perfectly dreamy evening…

Coming from a family with 5 children and 2 teachers for parents, vacations were tactfully planned out down to the very cent. My mom still managed to orchestrate the most fun vacations, however, without a big budget and before the internet was something we had 24-hour access to. After years of Smoky Mountain budget-friendly cabin vacations and hundreds of memories…

There are so many ways to celebrate Christmas in Pigeon Forge. You can join the festivities of the Parade of Many Colors, catch the classic holiday show “It a Wonderful Life,” and much more at Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas. You can ride the Fun Time Trolley down the Pigeon Forge Parkway to enjoy 5 million lights as they celebrate the…

So, you have booked your Pigeon Forge, Tennessee cabin overlooking breathtaking Smoky Mountain views, packed with amenities, and boasting mountain-motif interiors to make you feel right at home in between all your exciting excursions. You may feel like you have done it all in the Smoky Mountains as a repeat visitor: you’ve taken on the whitewater class III and IV…

After full days of playing in Pigeon Forge, it’s time to make your way down the road to the sister city of Gatlinburg! Once you are on the downtown Parkway, you are sure to see the big signs with a Cherokee word you may not recognize – it’s the magical mountaintop attraction of Anakeesta! As Gatlinburg’s most recent addition, it…

Even if you have already paid a visit to this incredible town of Pigeon Forge, there may still be much more to discover on The Island! From awesome shopping and the coolest attractions to mouthwatering eats, The Island at Pigeon Forge has it all, and even more during fun seasonal events. Whether you’re bringing the kids for a multi-family vacation,…

The kids have started their next school year and they are already bummed out with the end of summer vacation. The “back-to-school blues” are officially too real for the whole family to deal. With Labor Day Weekend fast approaching, however, there is a chance to give the kids (and you) one last “hoorah!” before the school schedule really gets into…