What to do in Pigeon Forge?

Apple Barn

Keep driving. Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg have nothing for me (except a place called the Trout House which was good).

If you like firearms go to Bud's gun shop. Go hike to Clingman's Dome too. You can do it with kids even.

If you have time book a rafting trip on the Upper Pigeon River

Finding something to do here shouldn't be too difficult.

Eat-
-old mill
-apple barn resturant (their cider mill ge fried apple pie) they also have resturant. If eat resturant, get fried chicken. its just like cooked at home. Apple barn just to visit is one of my fav places
-pancake pantry in gatlinburg, always jokes of pancakes in the area but these are amazing
- Crockets breakfast camp- AMAZING
Visit
-dollywood, see some shows, ride water rides
-dixie stampede, good show and meal
-the island, very cool fountain pool display (go at night light show is awesome on water dancing wi music) bunch of shops there also
- cades cove (its prob an hr away but an absolute must, go early am or right before dark)
-gatlinburg, check out old smokey moonshine and eat a fanny farkles dog
I know its not christmas but visit The Christmas place... largest cmas store in the US i believe, pretty cool
-go rafting.. alot of fun
-walk a couple trails, laurel falls is a good one right outa gburg, its paved and easy
-Roaring fork motor trail by gatlinburg, some super old cabins to see and just a beautiful ride

pretty sure you can find a pancake house.

Hike during the day then go to Gatlinburg and get drunk(mostly for free).

Sugarlands
Tasting Fee: In order to help maintain a family-friendly environment in our beautiful mountain community, the City of Gatlinburg has asked all distilleries to begin charging a fee of $5.00 per person to sample spirits. As a way of saying thank you to our guests, each individual participating in a tasting will receive a $5 voucher redeemable with any in-store purchase!

Ole Smoky
After you see, smell and hear about the process, treat yourself to $5 samplings of our homegrown shine!

Choose from samples of our Original Unaged Corn Whiskey, White Lightnin’, Moonshine Cherries, Blackberry, Our World famous "Apple Pie", Strawberry, Peach and Lemon drop. We also offer seasonal and special flavors that aren’t available in package stores. You’ll be able to buy plenty of moonshine and Ole Smoky merchandise to take home with you.

Doc Collier
Stop by and try Gatlinburg’s finest shine at stoplight #3 on the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg. We are proud to offer our customers (with valid ID) the opportunity to sample any of Doc’s flavors including our one of a kind Moonshine Brandy!

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People on this board crap on that region but there are tons of fun vacations out there.
We once stayed in a cabin on two acres near townsend and stayed in that area and it was a totally different feel than gatlinburg. You don't have to do the touristy things, but there are some fun tourist traps.

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there are alot of corny tourist traps, but if ya have kids its all good fun. There are also alot of fun things to do in pigeon and gburg. I too enjoy townsend area, its laid back and relaxing. Tons of good food, especially breakfast places all around the area. And The park is beautiful just to ride.. and even better to get out and explore. There is something for everyone in the area, just have an open mind and enjoy.

You have to go to Dixie stampede. So many thoughts crossed my mind while there. Who are these people performing? How much do they make? I guess the idea of performing like they do every night just fascinates me. The food wasn’t terrible either.

It’s a touristy place and you should do all the touristy things.