Pigeon Forge, United States
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Alternative names: Settled: 1780Population: 6.2 thous.Area: 13.35 mi²Elevation: 1102 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°47'43"N, 83°33'13"W
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Pigeon Forge Top Attractions

Pigeon Forge Attractions - What to See and Explore

Pigeon Forge offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Thunderhead Roller Coaster, Mystery Mine, Alcatraz East, Chasing Rainbows Museum. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • thunderhead roller coaster pigeon forge
    Amusement • Amusement park • Amusement ride

    Thunderhead Roller Coaster

    Thunderhead is a wooden roller coaster located at Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Manufactured by Great Coasters International, the ride opened on April 3, 2004, as the anchor attraction of a new section added to the park that season called Thunderhead Gap.

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    Roller coaster with a coal-mine theme

    Mystery Mine

    Mystery Mine is a steel roller coaster located at Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Manufactured by Gerstlauer, the Euro-Fighter model is heavily-themed as a haunted mining operation from the 19th century.

  • alcatraz east pigeon forge
    Museum • Specialty museum

    Alcatraz East

    Alcatraz East is a privately owned for-profit crime museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Opened in 2016, it was formerly operated as the National Museum of Crime and Punishment in Washington, D.C. The museum gives a behind-the-scenes look at crime history in America.

  • chasing rainbows museum pigeon forge
    Museum

    Chasing Rainbows Museum

    Chasing Rainbows is a museum based on the country music singer Dolly Parton. It is located in the Dollywood theme park, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States.

  • tennessee tornado pigeon forge
    Amusement • Amusement park • Amusement ride

    Tennessee Tornado

    The Tennessee Tornado is a roller coaster at Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States. It debuted April 17, 1999, and was Dollywood's first major coaster expansion as well as one of Arrow Dynamics' last major coasters.

  • the old mill pigeon forge
    Watermill • Historical place • Shopping

    The Old Mill

    The Pigeon Forge Mill, commonly called the Old Mill, is a historic gristmill in the U.S. city of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Located along the West Fork of the Little Pigeon River, the mill complex currently consists of a millhouse, breastshot wheel, and milldam, all of which are operative.

  • dollywood pigeon forge
    Amusement park • Water park • Theme park

    Dollywood

    Dollywood is a theme park jointly owned by entertainer Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Entertainment. It is located in the Knoxville-Smoky Mountains metroplex in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

  • hollywood wax museum pigeon forge
    Museum • Specialty museum • Art museum

    Hollywood Wax Museum

    The Hollywood Wax Museum is a two-story wax museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It features replicas of celebrities in film, television and music. The Tennessee museum was originally located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

  • southern gospel museum and hall of fame pigeon forge
    Exhibits on the history of gospel music

    Southern Gospel Music Association

    The Southern Gospel Music Association is a non-profit corporation formed as an association of southern gospel music singers, songwriters, fans, and industry workers. Membership is acquired and maintained through payment of annual dues.

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    Amusement • Amusement park • Amusement ride

    Blazing Fury

    This is a list of Dollywood attractions.

  • smoky mountain alpine coaster pigeon forge
    Amusement park • Theme park

    Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster

    Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is a mountain coaster located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It opened on August 3, 2013, and was the first mountain coaster to be built in the Smoky Mountains. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is the longest downhill track in the United States.

  • wild eagle pigeon forge
    Wing roller coaster with 135-ft. drop

    Wild Eagle

    Wild Eagle is a steel Wing Coaster built by Bolliger & Mabillard at the Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It is the first of its kind in the United States and opened to the media on March 23, 2012 before opening to the public on March 24, 2012.

  • titanic museum attraction pigeon forge
    Museum • Specialty museum • History museum

    Titanic Museum

    The Titanic Museum is a two-story museum shaped like the RMS Titanic. It is located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and opened on April 8, 2010. It is built half-scale to the original ship. Similar to the one in Branson, Missouri, the museum holds 400 pre-discovery artifacts in twenty galleries.

  • smoky mountain opry pigeon forge
    35°49'29"N • 83°34'44"W

    Smoky Mountain Opry

    Concerts and shows • Entertainment • Theater

  • parrot mountain and garden of eden pigeon forge
    35°48'42"N • 83°31'9"W

    Parrot Mountain and Garden of Eden

    Garden • Park

  • wedding bell chapel pigeon forge
    35°48'50"N • 83°34'17"W

    Wedding Bell Chapel

    Wedding chapel • Church

  • hannahs maze of mirrors pigeon forge
    35°48'56"N • 83°34'37"W

    Hannah's Maze of Mirrors

    Museum • Game and entertainment center

  • outdoor gravity park pigeon forge
    35°49'2"N • 83°34'18"W

    Outdoor Gravity Park

    Water park • Amusement park • Theme park

  • smoky mountain ziplines pigeon forge
    35°45'48"N • 83°33'39"W

    Smoky Mountain Ziplines

    Adventure park • Outdoor activities • Tours

Things to See and Do in Pigeon Forge by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Pigeon Forge.

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Pigeon Forge – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Pigeon Forge, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Ober Gatlinburg (Gatlinburg), World's Fair Park (Knoxville), Cataloochee Ski Area (Maggie Valley).

  • ober gatlinburg6.2 miS
    Amusement, Nature and wildlife, Amusement park

    Ober Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg

    Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Ober Gatlinburg stands as a beacon of fun and excitement in the charming city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This unique amusement park and ski area offers a delightful mix of outdoor adventure and family-friendly attractions...

  • worlds fair park knoxville24 milesNW
    Park

    World's Fair Park, Knoxville

    Nestled in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, the World's Fair Park is a lush oasis of greenery and a beacon of the city's rich history. This expansive park, which was the stage for the 1982 World's Fair, is now a beloved public space where locals and tourists alike...

  • cataloochee ski area maggie valley31 milesSE
    Winter sport, Park, Outdoor activities

    Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley

    Nestled in the picturesque setting of Haywood County, North Carolina, the Cataloochee Ski Area offers a delightful retreat for winter sports enthusiasts. Situated in the town of Maggie Valley, this ski destination is renowned for its charming slopes and family-friendly...

  • museum of appalachia clinton39 milesNW
    History museum, Museum, Art museum

    Museum of Appalachia, Clinton

    The Museum of Appalachia, located in Norris, Tennessee, 20 miles north of Knoxville, is a living history museum that interprets the pioneer and early 20th-century period of the Southern Appalachian region of the United States.

  • oconaluftee great smoky mountains national park24 milesSE
    Museum

    Oconaluftee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Oconaluftee Archeological District is within the eponymous river valley in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, located in the Southeastern United States.

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Best Time To Visit Pigeon Forge

Learn when is the best time to travel to Pigeon Forge weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April and May.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in October. Most of it rains in March, May and July.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Pigeon Forge?

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What is the best time to visit Pigeon Forge?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April and May. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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