The Pigeon Forge area is a unique vacation destination that has a lot to offer. Visitors are welcomed to Sevier County and are invited to get to know the area as well. Our area information page is here to help make yourself at home in the Pigeon Forge area, including Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and every mountain peak and holler’ in between. Here you can learn what makes us unique as well as to familiarize yourself with the Pigeon Forge Community in Sevier County, Tennessee. As this section is developed, please feel free to contribute to the site with any suggestions or comments about what you would like to see in terms of Pigeon Forge area information.
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Visitors to the Pigeon Forge area are welcome to visit by any means possible, whether by plane, train, or automobile. Knowing how to get around Pigeon Forge is the key to enjoying the many area attractions, lodging, and restaurants in Pigeon Forge. Here you can find out about local road conditions, the Fun-Time Trolley, parking, air travel, and more that will help you make the most out of your Pigeon Forge vacation.
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Points Of Interest
Gatlinburg, TN
Downtown Gatlinburg is charming and quaint, and many of the buildings feature Bavarian architecture. Bars, restaurants, and hotels bustle with nightlife. Elegant flames flicker from gas lamps. Peek inside the windows of boutiques and candy shops to see confectioners sculpting beautiful handmade chocolates and caramels.
Sevierville, TN
Sevierville is where fun in the Great Smoky Mountains begins! Located just north of Pigeon Forge along the parkway, this little city is your first stop for family friendly adventure, entertainment, and more. Explore East Tennessee history, bite into Southern Appalachian cuisine, pose for a photo with a bronze statue of Dolly Parton, breathe in fresh mountain air, and shop 'til your drop all in beautiful Sevierville, TN.
Townsend, TN
Townsend is the sweetest, most peaceful little town. Poised at one of the main entrances to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Townsend is a well-kept secret among folks who enjoy harkening back to the vintage days of American travel. Adorable little motor courts, campgrounds, and locally owned shops usher visitors to the base of the Smoky Mountains.
National Park
East Tennessee is home to the only free national park in the country. These mountains allow visitors to participate in a wide array of activities such as hiking, biking, and camping or vacationing in cabin rentals. No matter what visitors choose to explore, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park's unique flora and fauna and its Southern Appalachian heritage will captivate any audience.
What's New
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Major Attractions
Pigeon Forge is loaded with things to do, but there are major attractions that really stand out. Check out these exciting theme parks and venues that garner the most attention. Pigeon Forge vacation possibilities are endless, so let this list help you get started planning your one-of-a-kind adventure to the base of the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.