With the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains at its doorstep, Pigeon Forge is an experience to behold. Located in Eastern Tennessee and within a day's drive of two third's of the U.S. population, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee plays host to over 11 million tourists each year.  In addition to its scenic beauty and southern hospitality, Pigeon Forge provides an abundance of exciting activities for young and old alike, so much so that the city's motto is "Action Packed Pigeon Forge^TM."

One of the biggest attractions is, of course, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  This breathtaking half-million acre wilderness of mountainous terrain borders Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina, and offers outstanding activities for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.  White water rafting, hiking, and fly-fishing are just a few examples, and you won't likely find better photo opportunities anywhere else!

But there's more to Pigeon Forge, TN than its awe-inspiring beauty.  In Pigeon Forge you'll find top-notch entertainers performing in shows varying from music and comedy to magic and acrobatics.  In addition to its theaters, Pigeon Forge boasts over 50 attractions that are suitable for the whole family, from museums, arcades, water parks, and mini-golf courses to Dollywood theme park and the Dixie Stampede.

Love to shop and eat?  Pigeon Forge has six outlet malls containing more than 200 individual stores, and if that's not enough to keep you busy, you can keep right on shopping at more than 140 other specialty stores and craft shops.  When you're done, you're sure to be hungry.  Good thing there's a wide range of cuisine to choose from at the area's restaurants!

At the end of the day, it's nice to know you'll have a place to call your "home away from home."  Pigeon Forge can not only accommodate over 58,000 guests each night, but over 600 of it's lodging properties are either cottages, condos, or cabins with amenities and luxuries ranging from Jacuzzis and billiard tables to flat screen televisions.  There are also more than 15 campgrounds to choose from.

No matter what your activity or dining preference may be or where you choose to stay, one thing is for sure---you'll make enough memories to last a lifetime in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee!