r/PigeonForge

Just our family of 3, - mom, dad and toddler- staying in pigeon forge for 9 days mid September. We always love to include her in our fun — and just about revolve our trips around her. However, we’ve never gone this far or this long away from home & we’re not looking to spend a gazillion dollars on the trip but we are willing to spend a decent amount. We’re excited to hike the GSM National parks, ride some gondolas, visit titanic museum, and frizzle chickens. We’re wondering if Dollywood or any amusement park is worth it with it only being us and an 18 month old. We’re also wondering what are the must do things with a 30” child haha. Not all things have to be completely hands on inclusive for her, but she does have to be there at the very least in one of our laps. We want it to be very Smokey mountain vacation feel. With cute GSM style dinners, some free playgrounds, hiking, sight seeing and just exploring, some fun expensive days out, petting zoos, etc. Also any advice with traveling on a 9 hour road trip with a toddler, or a 9 day hotel stay would be great. Heck, even advice on getting around best with her. Haha. Quite literally any advice is appreciated. It’s very possible this is a once in a lifetime trip for us as we always choose somewhere new ❤️

We are going to PF in November for a long weekend. We have a 6 year old and our youngest will be 1 by the time we go. Looking for some family things to do around that time of the year. My daughter and I have been there with my family when she was 2, but we didn’t really do much.

I want to take the kids to Dollywood and the Ripley’s Aquarium. Is there anything that’s “worth it” or “must do” in your opinion?

Stopping by for a quick visit to DW. Anything special happening in PF other than Night flight at DW?

Plan to eat Blue Moose, Local Goat, and Old Mill Cafe.

Is there any places in the Pigeon Forge or nearby surrounding areas that would sell more locally made beef jerky? Looking for whole muscle jerky, not ground jerky or beef sticks. Gas stations, food marts, butcher, etc etc.

Let me know if you know of anything! Thanks!

Got a babysitter and an opportunity for a nice dinner with the wife.. where should I really go?

Hi! I’m going on a trip to Pigeon Forge/ Gatlinburg area Oct 18-23. I’m going with family but personally really despise tourist gimmicks. I feel like it’s kind of a silly question but what’s there to do that’s not a tourist trap a-la the Jurassic ride or Pirate dinner show? I love nature and would love some suggestions for potential hikes, etc.

Okay. I’m pregnant. Headed down next month. All I want is a good plate of chicken and dumplings. I don’t like the giant like 2 dumplings in a bowl kind of dumplings but not the flat Cracker Barrel ones either. Apple barn’s are edible but not special. Any suggestions?

Hi all - we are visiting for the first time. Going to Dollywood and hoping to do some hikes/nice drives as well.

We originally planned for Nov 2-6 to take advantage of Dollywoods post Halloween crowds

Considering going Nov 9-13 instead to see Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas.

Is this going to be too late for any fall foliage?

My and my wife ( no kids) are going to pigeon forge in a few weeks. We want to do one dinner show but not sure which one to pick