Spring has sprung in the Smokies and now is the time to visit our magical mountain town. Come stay and play with us this spring season. We have something for everyone from Easter events and wildflower pilgrimages to award winning barbecue festivals, trout tournaments and top-rated car shows. Of course, we have your family favorites but even some new things to do and places to stay and eat. And don’t forget to check out our other Pigeon Forge travel guides!
Pigeon Forge Spring Travel Guide
Spring has sprung in the Smokies and now is the time to visit our magical mountain town. Come stay and play with us this spring season. We have something for everyone from Easter events and wildflower pilgrimages to award winning barbecue festivals, trout tournaments and top-rated car shows. Of course, we have your family favorites but even some new things to do and places to stay and eat. And don’t forget to check out our other Pigeon Forge travel guides!
Spring Break Checklist: To Do
Rocky Top Mountain Coaster
Wiz through the mountains and watch the spring wildflowers fly by at Rocky Top Mountain Coaster. It’s the longest coaster in East Tennessee and you can even visit at night for a thrilling excursion on the vibrant, colorfully lit mountain side.
Rocky Top Mountain Coaster
Adventureworks
Climb, zip and swing through the treetops at Adventureworks on the Sevierville parkway. The ropes course is great for families and groups of all ages, and you'll find different degrees of difficulty for beginners and experts alike.
Adventureworks
NASCAR SpeedPark
Buckle up and get ready to race down the track! NASCAR SpeedPark is home to 8 go-kart tracks and a ton of other attractions. Start your engines and let your competitive side loose to find out who is the best driver and who just can’t keep up.
Nascar Speedpark
Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice and have died in military service for our country. We are surrounded by Civil War history in East Tennessee. In the heart of Pigeon Forge, the Old Mill stands as a reminder of the tumultuous past of our area. During the war, the historic gristmill powered several looms which produced cloth to make uniforms for local Union volunteers.
Reach For The Rapids
Memorial Day Weekend kicks off a long, hot summer in Pigeon Forge. The kids are out of school, temperatures are on the rise, and it is the perfect weekend to grab a raft and hit the water. Rafting trips begin on a day-to-day basis in March & April, with a full schedule of trips for most locations beginning in May.
Go RaftingRelax On The River
Make a splash and take advantage of the warm spring weather at Smoky Mountain River Rat. Take the family on a tubing trip and enjoy a relaxing float down the Lower Pigeon River.
River Rat
Lazier Rivers
Beat the heat and save some money on your vacation by booking a hotel with a water park. A hotel with a water park combines the comfort you want, with all of the entertainment they will need. Stress less about planning the perfect vacation, and enjoy your time floating down the lazy river.
Water Park Hotels
Spring Hikes
Spring is the time to get the whole family outside to enjoy the blossoming flora of the Smoky Mountains. We have picked spring hikes that are perfect for the entire family. Waterfalls, flowers & adventure await.
Go Hiking
Fishing Spots
Rivers and mountain streams offer guests a bevy of places to fish in the Smoky Mountains. There are two spots in Gatlinburg that are for children only. Mynatt Park and Herbert Holt Park which also offers a handicap accessible pier are both easy access trout fishing spots to teach your little one how to fish.
Go FishingSpring Car Shows
Spring Break Checklist: To Eat
Brick & Spoon
Rise & dine at Pigeon Forge's Brick & Spoon, voted one of the top 10 breakfasts in the US by Travel + Leisure. The restaurant boasts a never-boring menu with traditional options to suit all ages, as well as a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar for brunch lovers.
Brick & Spoon
MonsterMash Burgers
Sample some monstrous creations and freaky foods at MonsterMash Burgers. You’ll find uniquely themed burgers and hot dogs to satisfy your hunger including creations like a classic Squatch American Burger or a wild and crazy Yeti Doughnut Burger.
Monstermash
Knox Dough
New to the Sevierville area, Knox Dough's edible cookie dough and rolled ice cream will satisfy any sweet tooth. Try classics like chocolate chip and Oreo or go for a specialty flavor like Tennessee Trash or White Chocolate Cheesecake.
Knox DoughEvent Central
March 4-7
A Mountain Quiltfest
june 13-14
Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
May 1-3
Hands On Gatlinburg
May 1-2
Smoky Mountain Wine Weekend
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Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
A tradition in the national park, the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage features professionally guided explorations throughout the Great Smoky Mountains. Pilgrims get the opportunity to study the region's rich natural resources, native wildlife, and cultural history. After nearly 70 years of this annual adventure, nature lovers of all kinds have come together to enjoy the outdoors and help build the national park's database with important information about the local environment and species that make up its habitat. Last year's pilgrimage - which included more than 800 people from more than 32 states - generated over 1,800 important observations for the park.
But the experience is much more than flowers; the 4 day event offers over 150 different programs for all interests, including photography & gardening workshops, bird sketching, salamander foray, nighttime bat walk & owl prowl, medicinal plant & edible mushroom walks, nature journaling, and more.
This event offers a rare opportunity for foresty scholars, average gardeners, botanists, professors, and anthophiles alike to come together and enjoy the outdoors while they also help advance the study and research of wildlife in our national park. [Event Info]
April 24
Earth Day 5K
may 5-9
Wilderness Wildlife Week
may 15-16
Bloomin' BBQ & Bluegrass
may 25- sept. 7
Mermaids At Ripley's Aquarium
Spring Break Checklist: To See
Beyond The Lens
Pop culture jumps out of the magazines at Beyond The Lens with all kinds of interactive games, photo ops, exhibits and more to explore. Don’t miss the crowd favorite Alien Egg Pit: a ball pit that grown-ups and kids alike are meant to enjoy.
Beyond The Lens
Zoo Knoxville
Elephants, tigers and gibbons - oh my! Take the journey about 30 minutes down the road from Pigeon Forge to one of East Tennessee's premier family-friendly destinations: Zoo Knoxville. If you're visiting around Easter, be sure to check out the Big Egg Hunt event in April.
Zoo Knoxville
Lumberjack Feud
Enjoy a high energy show and root on your team of jacks over at Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Show on the Pigeon Forge parkway. You’ll witness competitive lumberjack sports in action, including axe throwing, chopping, sawing, speed climbing, log rolling and more.
Lumberjack FeudLet's Go Camping
RV Resorts
Our Smoky Mountains were made for camping. RV Resorts in the Smoky Mountains offer the outdoor camping experience with all the comforts of resort life.
CampgroundsElkmont
Frontcountry
Situated on the Little River, Elkmont campground has 200 tent & RV campsites with paved driveways, tent pads, fire pits, & picnic tables plus 20 wooded walk-in sites for tent camping. Nine campsites and amenities are wheelchair accessible. Restrooms at Elkmont Campground have toilets, cold running water, and potable water spigots.
The Ridge Outdoor Resort
Glamping
With something for everyone, The Ridge Outdoor Resort allows guests to enjoy the beauty of the mountains from a luxury tent or glamorous tiny home packed with amenities.
The Ridge