Things You'll Need:
- Computer with Internet access for making reservations
-
Step 1
Learn about Dolly Parton. Pigeon Forge is home to Dollywood and celebrations of this famous star are numerous.
-
Step 2
Expect Christmas all year round. Pigeon Forge has numerous Christmas shops open throughout the year.
-
Step 3
Be a spectator or participant at the festivals and car and truck events that draw visitors to the area.
-
Step 1
Reach Pigeon Forge using I-40 and US 441.
-
Step 2
Rent a car. Consider renting an SUV or off-road vehicle to enjoy the area's mountainous region.
-
Step 3
Take the Fun Time Trolley. The trolley arrives every 20 minutes at major tourist attractions and hotels and travels to most of the points of interest as well as to nearby Gatlinburg.
-
Step 1
To book accommodations, contact the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism at (800) 251-9100 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). You can rent a Pigeon Forge cabin or chalet. There are many rental companies that rent vacation properties here and some offer luxury accommodations that include privacy, scenic views and great service.
-
Step 2
Luxury bed and breakfasts are available in the mountain areas and offer large cozy rooms and a home-away-from-home atmosphere. Owners of bed and breakfasts in this area pride themselves on offering superb customer service.
-
Step 3
Try a luxury hotel. There are hotels along the Parkway in Pigeon Forge.
-
Step 4
Choose a luxury condo rental. These rentals are centrally located with both city and mountain views and offer some services as well as greater privacy and very spacious accommodations.
-
Step 1
Play at the Parkway. Pigeon Forge's Parkway boasts more than 40 attractions, including laser games, miniature golf and other family-friendly activities.
-
Step 2
Enjoy a tour of the area's museums. Carbo's Police Museum, Dinosaur Walk Museum, the Elvis Museum, the Veterans Memorial Museum and the Smoky Mountain Car Museum are just a few of the options.
-
Step 3
Celebrate with the city! The region has a number of festivals, including Springfest, the Dolly Parade, car shows, Patriot Festival, Harvest Festival, Winterfest, A Mountain Quiltfest and the Smoky Mountains Storytelling Festival.













