One of the most visited places in the Volunteer State is the mountain resort city of Pigeon Forge. It is located in Sevier County and has a population close to 6000; if one refers to the census data from way back in 2010!
This East Tennessee town sits close to (just five miles) the renowned Great Smoky Mountains. It has places to see and things to do for every individual with varying personalities, schedules, and budgets.
The best part, it has tons of Pigeon Forge cabins thus making the trip to this town for anyone worthwhile since they wouldn’t need to worry about their accommodations! Whether you are nature enthusiast, an adventurer or simply someone who wants to blow off some steam then this is the right place for a holiday.
If this was not convincing enough for you, be sure to glance through the following sections for some more convincing reasons to choose Pigeon Forge for your holiday:
Enjoy the rustic natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
It would be unfair if one fails to mention the Great Smoky Mountains, National Park, when they are discussing reasons to choose Pigeon Forge for their holidays!
The National Park earned its name from the blue mist that surrounds its ridges and peaks almost constantly, all throughout the year. The National Park offers access to visitors to the picturesque wilderness of Southern Appalachian that spans more than 500,000 acres!
This is the best place for you as well as your loved ones to take the usual casual stroll or go full-on rustic and take that long-awaited hiking trip you had plans for! On top of that, be sure to take your camera with you. You wouldn’t want to miss the opportunity to snap a picture of a breathtaking waterfall or the native Elk now do you!?
One of the most popular areas in the park is Cades Cove. It is best to mention that Cades Cove is a long 31 miles away from Pigeon Forge. That stated, it will be worth the visit since it is a mesmerizing valley that spans more than 6000 acres. On top of that, visitors can also feast their eyes on aging historic structures such as log cabins and grist mills!
It is the best place to know more about the Titanic
Pigeon Forge is home to the renowned Titanic Museum Attraction. It is an interactive attraction that puts a new perspective into the whole story (and mystery) pertaining to the Titanic, its trip and its infamous sinking.
If you are a fan of lumberjack events then come over here!
Pigeon Forge is home to Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud. It is an exciting venue that offers both visitors and the locals with tons of:
- Interactive experiences
- Shows & Events
It has a grandstand that can seat more than 300 people at any given point in time, irrespective of the weather. It is climate controlled and is made available to visitors from the spring until the onset of the winter season.
You can participate in a lot of exciting lumberjack events here such as:
- Chopping
- Axe-throwing
- Logrolling
- Speed climbing
Apart from the above-mentioned attractions, Pigeon Forge is also popular for its taverns and eateries. Whether you are a lover of alcoholic things or you have a longstanding relationship with traditional Tennessee cuisine, Pigeon Forge has something to offer you!