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City/town information
The best way to get around Pigeon Forge is by car. The most popular section of the city is the Parkway, the main road is lined with dinner theaters, go kart tracks, shopping complexes, restaurants, and more attractions. While you typically need to pay for parking in Gatlinburg, virtually all of the destinations on the Pigeon Forge Parkway have free parking lots. If you like driving from one activity to the next, you will love cruising down the Parkway.
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have great trolley systems, which make getting around each city very convenient. For just a few dollars, you can travel around the Gatlinburg Strip or the Pigeon Forge Parkway. We recommend getting an unlimited pass since it would be significantly cheaper in the long run if you choose to use this public transport system to get around. Plus, you can travel from Gatlinburg to Pigeon Forge or vice versa!
Pigeon Forge’s most famous attraction is Dollywood, the awesome theme park named after Smoky Mountain native Dolly Parton. As the largest ticketed attraction in Tennessee, Dollywood truly has something for everyone. Guests will find thrill rides, music shows, craft demonstrations, mouthwatering food, and much more. During the summer months, vacationers can also enjoy Dollywood’s Splash Country, an incredible water park located next door to Dollywood.
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Pigeon Forge
The best way to get around Pigeon Forge is by car. The most popular section of the city is the Parkway, the main road is lined with dinner theaters, go kart tracks, shopping complexes, restaurants, and more attractions. While you typically need to pay for parking in Gatlinburg, virtually all of the destinations on the Pigeon Forge Parkway have free parking lots. If you like driving from one activity to the next, you will love cruising down the Parkway.
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have great trolley systems, which make getting around each city very convenient. For just a few dollars, you can travel around the Gatlinburg Strip or the Pigeon Forge Parkway. We recommend getting an unlimited pass since it would be significantly cheaper in the long run if you choose to use this public transport system to get around. Plus, you can travel from Gatlinburg to Pigeon Forge or vice versa!
Pigeon Forge’s most famous attraction is Dollywood, the awesome theme park named after Smoky Mountain native Dolly Parton. As the largest ticketed attraction in Tennessee, Dollywood truly has something for everyone. Guests will find thrill rides, music shows, craft demonstrations, mouthwatering food, and much more. During the summer months, vacationers can also enjoy Dollywood’s Splash Country, an incredible water park located next door to Dollywood.
The major difference between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge is their layout. In Gatlinburg, the majority of the city’s most popular attractions, restaurants, and shops are all located in the downtown area. Known as The Strip, the heart of the city is made up of just a few blocks, but it is loaded with things to see and do. Once you find parking along the downtown Strip, you can walk to all of the destinations. If you enjoy exploring a city on foot, you’ll love downtown Gatlinburg.
Another thing to consider when comparing Gatlinburg vs Pigeon Forge is each city’s major attraction. For Gatlinburg, the city’s biggest draw is how close it is to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Millions of people visit the Smokies each year, making it the most popular national park in the United States. Vacationers will find endless outdoor activities in the park, including 800 miles of hiking trails, scenic auto tours, wonderful picnic areas, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and much more. Gatlinburg is located right at the entrance to the national park.
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Gatlinburg
The major difference between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge is their layout. In Gatlinburg, the majority of the city’s most popular attractions, restaurants, and shops are all located in the downtown area. Known as The Strip, the heart of the city is made up of just a few blocks, but it is loaded with things to see and do. Once you find parking along the downtown Strip, you can walk to all of the destinations. If you enjoy exploring a city on foot, you’ll love downtown Gatlinburg.
Another thing to consider when comparing Gatlinburg vs Pigeon Forge is each city’s major attraction. For Gatlinburg, the city’s biggest draw is how close it is to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Millions of people visit the Smokies each year, making it the most popular national park in the United States. Vacationers will find endless outdoor activities in the park, including 800 miles of hiking trails, scenic auto tours, wonderful picnic areas, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and much more. Gatlinburg is located right at the entrance to the national park.
Activities
Mbuzi Juu ya Paa
3026 US-441Giant Indoor Snow with tubing, great for indoor days!
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Pigeon Forge Snow - Pigeon Forge Attraction
2533 Teaster LnGiant Indoor Snow with tubing, great for indoor days!
Great Local area to park and walk around; restaurants, distilleries and shops.
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Old Forge Distillery
170 Old Mill AveGreat Local area to park and walk around; restaurants, distilleries and shops.
Amazing mountain top adventure for families with younger kids. Must ride a gondola to the top, or wait in line for the tram that goes up in 25 minute intervals. Buy tickets ahead for shorter lines; try to arrive earlier in the day to beat the lines.
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Anakeesta
576 ParkwayAmazing mountain top adventure for families with younger kids. Must ride a gondola to the top, or wait in line for the tram that goes up in 25 minute intervals. Buy tickets ahead for shorter lines; try to arrive earlier in the day to beat the lines.
Aquarium ya Ripley ya Smokies
88 River RdAmazing full sized aquarium for the family!
Experience the iconic Gatlinburg SkyLift and the record-breaking SkyBridge - America's longest pedestrian cable bridge.
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Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
765 ParkwayExperience the iconic Gatlinburg SkyLift and the record-breaking SkyBridge - America's longest pedestrian cable bridge.
Food scene
https://frizzlechickenfarmhousecafe.com/ - Darling place for families, kids will love watching the silly chickens on the walls light up and sing when the music comes on. Great food, plan ahead to beat the crowd.
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Frizzle Chicken Farmhouse Cafe
2785 Parkwayhttps://frizzlechickenfarmhousecafe.com/ - Darling place for families, kids will love watching the silly chickens on the walls light up and sing when the music comes on. Great food, plan ahead to beat the crowd.
Families will love this giant diner, with great cheeseburgers and milkshakes. Prepare for a long wait or try to go off hours.
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Sunliner Diner
2302 ParkwayFamilies will love this giant diner, with great cheeseburgers and milkshakes. Prepare for a long wait or try to go off hours.
Closest Local pizza place, great for delivery or pickup!
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Papa Leone's Pizzeria
1440 Upper Middle Creek RdClosest Local pizza place, great for delivery or pickup!
Awesome modern restaurant plus enormous distillery for whiskey tastings.
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Junction 35 Spirits
2655 Teaster LnAwesome modern restaurant plus enormous distillery for whiskey tastings.
Local Goat is a New American restaurant with a scratch-made kitchen specializing in locally-sourced and sustainable menu items. Local Goat offers a wide array of appetizers, jumbo wings, awesome salads. hearty steaks, chops, fall-off-the-bone ribs and outstanding desserts.
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Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayLocal Goat is a New American restaurant with a scratch-made kitchen specializing in locally-sourced and sustainable menu items. Local Goat offers a wide array of appetizers, jumbo wings, awesome salads. hearty steaks, chops, fall-off-the-bone ribs and outstanding desserts.
Groceries & Liquor Stores
Full sized grocery store, well stocked and just like home. The best groceries with the least amount of traffic.
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Food City
741 Dolly Parton PkwyFull sized grocery store, well stocked and just like home. The best groceries with the least amount of traffic.
King's Family Distillery
1440 Upper Middle Creek RdClosest nearby liquor store
Pizza At The Cove
661 Dollywood LnNearby Pizza, Liquor Store, Fresh Coffee & essentials