Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville Area Attractions in the Great Smoky Mountains
Enjoy more vacation fun than you can imagine along the 23 miles of the Great Smoky Mountains Parkway!
Visitors from around the world flock to cities of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville in Smoky Mountains of Tennessee year round as the Smokies are the family friendly vacation destination.
Before coming to the Smokies, most people only know of the Smoky Mountains as a tourist destination for 2 reasons: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Sevierville Tennessee's own Dolly Parton and her Dollywood theme and amusement park.
Once people come to vacation here they find that besides these 2 popular attractions there are hundreds of other attractions and places to visit just in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville Tennessee alone.
Dollywood Theme Park
The Dollywood theme park is 125 acres of family friendly fun, adventure, food and entertainment everyone will enjoy and is located less than 5 minutes from the parkway in Pigeon Forge Tennessee.
Dollywood is consistently voted as one of the top entertainment and amusement parks in the world with great rides, fantastic food, top notch musicians, award winning shows, master craftsman and shopping in the villages inside Dollywood.
Click here to learn more about the Dollywood theme park
located in the Pigeon Forge Tennessee Smoky Mountains
American Mountain rentals offers: special Dollywood discount packages and cabins and chalets for rent so close to Dollywood they are walking distance or 1 mile or less away!
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Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet
World Red Roof Mall
Tanger/Five Oaks Plaza
Belz Factory Outlet World |
The Village in Gatlinburg is a collection of 27 unique shops in a charming old world setting. There are 6 eateries, several boutiques, a variety of gift shops, arts and crafts shops, toys, jewelry and many other gifts and collectible items.
For all you outdoor enthusiasts and those who love them, Sevierville is proud to welcome to our city the all new, 150,000 square foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. Shop for the latest in outdoor accessories or just enjoy the thrilling experience of the scenery featuring a design reflective of the Great Smoky Mountains, both inside and out.
Ripley's Smoky Mountain Attractions:
Believe It or NOT Museum
Hundreds of exciting and bizarre exhibits from the far corners of the world. Join us for your challenge to simply, Believe It or Not!
Aquarium of the Smokies
America's most visited aquarium, Gatlinburg's New Aquarium of the Smokies.
Moving Theater
Movies come to life in this full action motion theater.
Davy Crockett Mini Golf
Play put put through the years, featuring scenes from day's past, and a live action course.
Haunted Adventure
Screams and chills will run through you as you venture into the creepy, crawly haunted house. But beware, you never know what's lurking in the dark.
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Places of Worship in the Smokys
Gatlinburg:
Our Savior Lutheran Church (865) 436-5641
Pigeon Forge:
Christ Fellowship Church (865) 428-2472
Church of God (865) 453-7424
Holy Cross Catholic Church (865) 429-5587
Sevierville:
First Baptist Church (865) 453-9001
Liberty Baptist Church (865) 453-8857 |
Splash Country
This wet and wild water park has fun for all ages. Waterfalls, winding streams and white water adventures for the whole family!
Dixie Stampede
Feast on a mouth watering four-course meal while witnessing a spectacular 32-horse show theme in a friendly North/South rivalry
Other Great Smoky Mounatins Area Attractions
Treehouse Golf & Games offers 36 holes of challenging mini-golf and a full arcade. Visit online for free coupons for "Kid's Play Free" and other daily specials.
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
Located at the top of Ski Mountain Road in Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg is the seasonal place to play. Summer water fun, and a winter wonderland! Indoor Ice Rink, Shopping Mall, and Restaurants. Boasting America's Largest Arial Tramway!
The Biltmore Estate in Ashville North Carolina
Located about 1-1/2 hour away from Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg and will allow you to step back in time more than 100 years to see the 250 room Vanderbilt home located on the most amazing grounds in the Smoky Mountains - 8,000 acres worth!
 Photo by Biltmore Estate of Ashville North Carolina Besides the stunning landscaping, flowers and trees in the gardens enjoy the beautiful interiors of this luxurious estate where you will find masterpieces by Renoir and tapestries from the 16th century along with other treasures throughout the Biltmore Estate.
There is also a working farm on the estate: The River Bend Farm with blacksmith and woodworkers still performing their crafts in order to keep the farm running.
The River Bend Farm not only grows vegetables, fruits and herbs which end up gracing the tables of the estate restaurants, there is livestock: horses, sheep and cows. Time it right and there are lambs and calves on the farm and according to the Biltmore Estate "cuddling is encouraged".
On the estate you will also find fine dining, exquisite shopping and the opportunity to sample fine wine from the Biltmore Winery.
Besides the tours, gardens, fine foods and shops there are often events happening at the Biltmore Estate such as concerts and special seasonal celebrations for Christmas and Thanksgiving.
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Located in Bryson City North Carolina within 90 minutes drive time form Pigeon Forge you can take various tours throughout the year in classic railroad cars that were the primary form of transportation for passengers in the Great Smoky Mountains.
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad has been a popular attraction has been a popular attraction with tourists as well as locals for years.
The best times of the year to ride on the railroad is when the fall colors kick in during October and early November and December when children can take advantage of their special Polar Express Ride when young children ride the train at night - often in pajamas and enjoy Christmas lights, hot Coco, listen to Christmas music and even get to met Mr. Christmas himself Santa Claus!
The Polar Express ride is an attempt to recreate the Christmas movie and by all accounts any young child who has taken this special ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad has thoroughly enjoyed it making it a lifelong cherished memory.
The Polar Express Christmas fantasy train ride itself is approximately 90 minutes long and is only available from November 7th until December 23rd. The price for tickets on the polar Express is $38 for adults, children ages 2 through 12 are $26 and children under 2 are free.
This Polar Express excursion is the only Great Smoky Mountains railroad Tour we recommend for young children.
The Great Smoky Mountains railroad has other excursions including the Nantahala Gorge that is best in the fall taking approximately 4-1/2 hours including a 1 hour layover in the Nantahala North Carolina.
The Nantahala Rail Road tour will take you from Bryson City on the old rail line to Lake Fontana where you will cross the old railroad bridge and on to the Nantahala Gorge.
Cost of tickets to the Nantahala Rail Road on the Great Smoky Mountains railroad range from $34 - $53 for Adults based upon the season. Children's tickets range from $19 -$31 but we do not recommend this train tour for children.
Food is available to be purchased on the train or at the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Tickets for any of the train rides entitle you to free entrance to the Model Train Museum in Bryson City.
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is not handicapped friendly and persons confined to a wheelchair should consider an alternate activity.
Other special and seasonal Railroad Tours are available. For further information and to reserve tickets go on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Web Site.
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Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg Dining
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Local Area Parks
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