Things to do in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

A LITTLE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR NEXT STAY THE SHORTLIST

Pick the big moment. Build your day around it.

Four starting points. Choose the ones that sound like your vacation.

01 / THE MAIN EVENT

Dollywood

Rides, entertainment, and seasonal programming make Dollywood a main outing. The park is at 2700 Dollywood Parks Boulevard, off the Parkway. Give the day to the park rather than squeezing it between other plans.

02 / STAY FOR THE EVENING

The Island

The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, dining, and shopping make The Island a flexible outing. Entry to the complex and parking are free; rides, meals, and purchases cost extra.

03 / KEEP THE DAY SIMPLE

One destination at a time

Dollywood and The Island are separate destinations. Enjoy each on its own terms: a park day for rides and entertainment, another outing for browsing and an easy meal.

04 / TAKE A DIFFERENT TURN

Shopping in Sevierville

Tanger Outlets is in neighboring Sevierville. Pair shopping with a separate town outing using our Sevierville guide, rather than trying to fold every stop into a theme park day.

The Smoky Mountain Wheel · Photo: Steve Shreve / Unsplash

A SMARTSTAY SUGGESTION

Let the Wheel set the pace.

An outing at The Island can be as simple as browsing and dinner, with a ride if your group wants one. Leave the schedule loose enough to enjoy the evening.

Explore the next town

MAKE IT YOURS

A day worth taking your time over.

01 CHOOSE YOUR MAIN EVENT

Dollywood deserves its own day

Start with the park calendar and your group’s priorities. Keep the rest of the day open.

02 SAVE ANOTHER EVENING

The Island at your pace

Choose dinner, browse, and add the Wheel or another experience if it suits your group.

03 ADD SOME CONTRAST

A mountain day next

Balance a busy attraction day with a scenic outing. Our Cades Cove and hiking guides help you choose.

A FEW USEFUL DETAILS

Before you go.

Is The Island free to visit?

Admission to the complex and parking are free. Attractions, rides, meals, and shopping have separate costs.

Is Dollywood on the Parkway?

Dollywood’s address is 2700 Dollywood Parks Boulevard in Pigeon Forge. Follow the park’s official directions rather than assuming it is a Parkway walk-up stop.

Is Tanger Outlets in Pigeon Forge?

Tanger Outlets is in Sevierville, a separate neighboring city. Check your route before combining it with Pigeon Forge activities.

Check current hours, admission, road conditions, and your route from the cabin before departure.