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Pigeon Forge Vacation Attractions |
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In addition to Dollywood, the number one attraction in Pigeon Forge, there are nearly 50 fun-filled vacaction attractions in town. Enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding mountains or stay in town for shopping and many fun-filled activities. You can even be a kid again with go-cart tracks, bumper boats, arcade games, bungee jumping and miniature golf! What's new in Pigeon Forge for 2007? Dollywood: Pigeon Forge tourism got a huge boost in 1986 when Dolly Parton, an East Tennessee native, gave her name, energy and talents to Dollywood, the Smoky Mountain Family Adventure. See the Dollywood Guide. Dollywood's Splash Country: Since it opened in 2001, Dollywood’s Splash Country has become a favorite cooling-off spot for Pigeon Forge visitors. This fun-filled water adventure park covers nearly 25 acres and includes thrilling water slides, a 25,000-square-foot wave pool, a mountain raft ride, a relaxing lazy river ride, a children’s activity area, and plenty of sun and shade areas. Go to their Web site. Old Mill: In continuous operation since 1830, this historic structure and its 24-foot wheel generated electricity for Pigeon Forge until 1930. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the mill is one of the city’s most photographed locations. Visitors can tour the mill and purchase a variety of products made on site including corn meal, grits and flour. Go to their Web site. Bluff Mountain Adventures: Guide ATV trail rides on 7,000 acres of mountain trails with scenic views. Go to their Web site. Smoky Mountain Car Museum: See more than 30 gas, electric and steam vehicles owned by some famous folks. Go to their Web site. Dinosaur Walk Museum: See 60 life size dinosaurs and 20 reptile exhibits. Go to their Web site. Boyds Bear Country: Tour the "World's Most Humongous Teddy Bear Store." Go to their Web site. Carbo's Police Museum: As seen on David Letterman, with police items from around the world. Open April-October. Call 865-453-1358. Lost Sea: Take a ride on a glass bottom boat on "America's largest underground lake." Go to their Web site. Pigeon Forge Gem Mine: Be a prospector and mine for rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Go to their Web site. Veterans Memorial Museum: This impressive collection of military memorabilia begins with artifacts from the Revolutionary War and continues through to present day. Go to their Web site. Mountain View Canoe Rentals: Great choice for canoe trips and tours, tubing, and just plain ole fun. Tours include horseback riding, helicopter tour, lunch, ghost-walk and much more. Go to their Web site. Elvis Museum: World's largest private collection of Elvis memorabilia. Go to their Web site. Flyaway Indoor Skydiving: Following a brief orientation, Flyaway visitors can accomplish the feat of skydiving . . . indoors! This vertical wind tunnel allows visitors to break the bonds of gravity and soar above the ground. The Pigeon Forge facility is one of the few indoor skydiving simulators in the nation. Go to their Web site. Scenic Helicopter Rides: Enjoy spectacular views of the mountains. Go to their Web site. Haunting Tours: Enjoy 60 to 90 minutes of history, folklore, and authentic ghost stories of the Great Smokies. Go to their Web site. Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum: Go back in time and see 90 ground-pounding, fire-breathing examples of American automotive culture. Go to their Web site. Coming later in 2008 at Belle Island Village: Hollywood Motion Picture Museum: Film star and accomplished collector of movie memorabilia Debbie Reynolds plans to open this impressive museum in 2005. The collection, valued at more than $50 million and estimated to be the largest private collection of Hollywood memorabilia in the world, contains more than 3,500 costumes and tens of thousands of props, movie posters, still photos, lobby cards and other items. Original film clips relating to the artifacts comprise another important part of the collection. Darrell Waltrip Racing Experience: Three-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion and FOX Sports analyst Darrell Waltrip is behind the wheel of a $5 million motor racing-themed attraction. It features components such as an interactive theatre, competition radio-controlled cars, a racing car simulator, pit crew area, an arcade, and both permanent and rotating exhibits. Numerous stock cars, including some of Waltrip’s winning rides, will be displayed.
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