Things To Do
Anakeesta Tower
A mountaintop village with chairlift rides, treetop walks, restaurants, fire pits, and incredible nighttime views. Great for date nights and sunset photos. Reddit users especially recommend the evening experience.
Gatlinburg SkyPark
Ride to the top for panoramic Smoky Mountain views and walk across the famous SkyBridge. Especially beautiful at sunset
Ole Smoky Distillery "The Barn"
Moonshine tastings, live music, and a lively adults-only atmosphere in downtown Gatlinburg. Located in Pigeon Forge and in Gatlinburg
Dollywood
One of the top family attractions in the country with rides for little kids, live shows, crafts, playgrounds, and great food.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Very family-friendly and consistently rated one of the best aquariums in the U.S.
The Island in Pigeon Forge
Restaurants, bars, rides, shopping, live music, and the giant observation wheel all in one walkable entertainment area. Great for groups and nightlife.
Gaitlin's Fun Center
Mini golf, escape rooms, laser tag, bumper cars, ropes courses, and indoor activities for rainy days.
Knoxville Zoo Drive
One of the best family attractions in East Tennessee with red pandas, elephants, interactive exhibits, splash areas, and train rides.
Ancient Lore Village
A fantasy-inspired luxury village with cottages, wine experiences, axe throwing, and romantic scenery. Perfect for couples wanting something unique and immersive.
Goats on the Roof of the Smoky Mountains
WHAT IS GOATS ON THE ROOF? It's the goat-feeding-est, goat-coaster-est, gem-mining-est, fudge-eating-est, ice-cream-licking-est, cool-gift-shopping-est attraction in Pigeon Forge! We're located right on Wears Valley Road, and we're impossible to miss. After all, we're the only Smoky Mountains attraction with live goats roaming around on the rooftop. So stop in, get a can of goat chow and hop on our special "goat-cycle," which lets you transport your can of goat feed up to the roof. And then get your cameras ready to click away as our hungry rooftop residents chow down on their favorite snack.
Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
Hiking in the Smokies
HikingintheSmokys.com is the most comprehensive site on the internet for hiking trail information in the Great Smoky Mountains. We provide detailed information on more than 80 hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including trail descriptions, photographs, key features, difficulty ratings, maps and elevation profiles. Unlike the national trail websites, we've personally hiked every trail covered on this website to give you a consistent overview of each hike. Whether you're looking for an easy stroll near Gatlinburg, or an epic hike deep into the Smokies backcountry, we provide all the tools you'll need to make your hiking trip as enjoyable as possible.
Yesterdays Antiques
They have a wide variety of inventory including Pyrex, Fenton, milk glass, jewelry, linens, books including Comics, Little Golden Books & Antiquarian, tools, toys and much more.
The Old Mill Pottery House Café
Step into the home of the potters who drew Pigeon Forge’s first visitors over 70 years ago. Fresh breads, handcrafted Southern favorites, and pottery from next door make every meal a memorable experience inside or in the gardens.
Cades Cove Riding Stables
Experience the best Guided Horseback Riding in Cades Cove at our National Park-authorized stables in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Ride through scenic trails, encounter wildlife like deer and black bears, and explore historic sites for an unforgettable outdoor adventure. (About 45 minutes from Pigeon Forge)