Every year around 11 million visitors arrive in Pigeon forge TN. They come in buses and in cars; singly or in groups; individually booked or part of Pigeon forge vacation packages. They are drawn here by both the attractions and the natural beauty of the region. It makes for an interesting mix as Dollywood faces off against the thickly wooded Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
What Visitors Come to See and Do
Although the Great Smoky Mountains National Park opened in 1934, it did little to change the isolated and mountain hamlet that was Pigeon Forge at the time. It was not until after 1961 and the opening of the Rebel Railroad, a ride that counterfeited an attack on a Confederate steam train by Union soldiers, that tourism began to arrive in Pigeon forge. From that time on, advancements and retreats were made as the community slowly made its way to become a mecca for country music, among other things, in the Tennessee Appalachians.
Without a doubt, tourists now flock to Pigeon Forge. Vacation packages often entice by containing one or two of the following popular attractions:
- Dollywood
- The Titanic Museum
- WonderWorks
- The Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame
- The Country Tonight Theater
- The National Elvis Museum: This contains several costumes, some jewelry, photographs and three of the King’s cars
- Smoky Mountain Opry
- Lumberjack Feud
- Comedy Barn
- Biblical Times Dinner Theater
- Dixie Stampede
- Flyaway Indoor Skydiving
- NASCAR Speedpark
- Smoky Mountain Car Museum
- Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
- Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride
- The Outdoor Gravity Park
Of particular interest to some visitors to Pigeon Forge is The Island. It features the ride known as the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel as well as The Island Show Fountains. Depending upon when you arrive, your Pigeon Forge vacation packages might allow you to intend a seasonal event such as Winterfest.
Beyond Pigeon Forge
Make time to visit the natural beauties that surround Pigeon Forge. Vacation packages may be had that include entry to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The forest will surround you and embrace you. It is the ideal vacation spot for all those who love the wilderness. Here you can do a variety things including:
- Hiking
- Whitewater rafting
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Bird and faun watching
There are scenic routes to follow featuring beautiful waterfalls and towering trees.
Pigeon Forge Vacation Packages
If you want to visit Pigeon Forge, vacation packages may be the best way to go. Depending upon what you want to do, you should be able to find something within your range of money and interests. Once purchased, you can relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area as well as the wonders that humans have wrought.
