Pigeon Forge Attractions

Another attraction brought to you by Dolly Parton herself – the Dixie Stampede Dinner Show.

The location is convenient right on the main “strip” in Pigeon Forge and nearby The Island.

The dinner itself is a four course meal that you enjoy prior to the show starting. The show is about 90 minutes (an hour and a half) long and is centered around horseback riding stunts and action action, music, some comedy, and pryotechnics.

Phone: 865-453-4400
Address: 3849 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Website: https://dpstampede.com/pigeon-forge

Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Dinner Show is like many of the other dinner shows in the Pigeon Forge area. Each of them are themed with a different act.

Noted as one of the most affordable dinner shows in the area, guests are in for an all-you-can-eat buffet before the show. Then, the interactive show follows afterwards! The show itself is about an hour and a half long and features lumberjacks “feuding it out” with a number of logging activities.

Many years ago, there was also an adventure park right outside the Lumberjack Dinner Show. We were lucky to have experienced the adventure park before they shut down. The park still stands but is not open.

Be sure to check out Groupon – sometimes they offer discounted tickets!

Phone: 865-366-3330
Address: 2530 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Website: https://lumberjackfeud.com/

The Pirates Voyage Dinner Show is a place for families to enjoy a meal and entertainment at the same time. The location is right on the main parkway through Pigeon Forge.

Just as the name suggests, this is a pirate-themed show. There is also the ability for kids to have their faces painted and interact with some of the animals they star in the dinner show – including a sea lion.

Phone: 865-505-2469
Address: 2713 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Website: https://piratesvoyage.com/pigeon-forge

A year round snow fest at Pigeon Forge Snow! Whether it is 85 degrees outside or 30 degrees, Pigeon Forge Snow offers an inside experience for families and kids.

Pigeon Forge Snow uses real snow inside their facility. But.. what can you do inside?

Good question! The main draw is the snow tubing. There is a separate area for “snow play” for the kids to build and play in the snow. Or, check out the candy store too!

Phone: 865-366-1334
Address: 2533 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Website: https://pigeonforgesnow.com/

Probably the biggest draw to the Pigeon Forge area is Dollywood – a nicely themed amusement park on the southeast side of Pigeon Forge.

Dollywood isn’t just an amusement park – but there are constant upgrades to make the location attractive to visitors. There also is a separate waterpark – Dollywood’s Splash Country.

We are a roller coaster family – so we visit theme parks mostly for those thrills. Dollywood has a number of coasters including Big Bear Mountain, Dragonflier, Thunderhead, Mystery Mine, Wild Eagle, Firechaser Express, and Tennessee Tornado.

Phone: 800-365-5996
Address: 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Website: https://www.dollywood.com/

Well – it is mini golf. There are a lot of mini golf offerings in the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg area. Question is – what kind of theming would you like?

Toy Box Mini Golf is all about – toys. The theming around all of the 18 holes are showing some of the nostalgic fun. You will see the rubix cube, Jenga, dice and Sorry! game pieces in full size – and much more.

Mini golf establishments are popular because they encourage friendly competition within the group. They also are open to a wide range of tourists from a few years old up to.. well, no age!

We like discounts – and Toy Box Mini Golf offers them! Check out their website – they have a “Park Hopper Pass” that includes other attractions. The more you bundle together, the more you save on the entirety of that park hopper pass.

Phone: 865-229-9922
Address: 112 Dollywood Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Website: https://toyboxgolf.com/

The Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is on the way from Pigeon Forge to Wears Valley – to the west of Pigeon Forge.

In full disclosure – as of 2026, this is the only alpine mountain coaster we’ve experienced – other than the one that is at Ober Gatlinburg.

Why? Well – Groupon! The Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster almost always has a Groupon available for two rides on this coaster for roughly $20. The typical cost for most alpine coasters in the area is $20 per ride – and they may discount the second ride. So – two rides for the price of one by using their deal.

The Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster has a large parking lot with plenty of room. Something to keep in mind though – this is a popular coaster and can take 45 minutes to wait in line for your turn. That is from our experience when we typically visit in early March during Spring Break.

This is a great mountain coaster with several loops. Riders control the speed as they descend the mountain – although you shouldn’t fully stop. The track does have safety built in place that will ensure all carts stay a certain distance from each other. Otherwise, the cart will stop on it’s own.

Phone: 865-365-5000
Address: 867 Wears Valley Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Website: http://www.smokymountainalpinecoaster.com/

Cooter’s Place – at one point – was on the main strip in Gatlinburg. Cooter’s place was actually one of the first places we ever visited when it was still in Gatlinburg – which now has been taken over by the Ripley’s Super Fun Zone.

This is a great FREE activity to do while in the Pigeon Forge area. It will bring you back to simpler times with the famous car seen in The Dukes of Hazzard movie.

This museum showcases authentic memorabilia from the movie – even including some of the original costumes, props, and furniture.

There is a store inside Cooter’s Place to pick up a t-shirt or hat. There are also collectibles from the movie.

Step inside and also take a photo op with “General Lee”. No, that isn’t a person – it is the well-known orange car in the movie. Visitors can sit inside the car and get a picture!

Phone: 865-429-7099
Address: 177 E Wears Valley Rd #23, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Website: https://cootersplace.com/pages/cooters-pigeon-forge

The Historic Old Mill in Pigeon Forge is one of those “village” type environments that visitors enjoy. It is known for the mill wheel on the river – where many vacationers will go to get pictures.

So – what is there to do? Well – there are a few restaurants including The Old Mill Restaurant, Pottery House Cafe, and The Old Mill Creamery.

What about the shops available? There is no shortage of those including a general store, the Pigeon River Pottery, and a candy store.

Many visitors also like to go to the Old Forge Distillery to try some of their spirits and drinks.

There area is walkable with plenty of parking to spend some time in the area.

Phone: 877-653-6455
Address: 175 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Website: https://www.old-mill.com/

When we visited the area in 2026 for our annual spring break, we visited the newest Ripley’s attraction in the area – the Ripley’s Illusion Lab.

In other posts in the Gatlinburg section for the Ripley’s attractions, we mention getting the combo passes. On their website, you get a better deal by purchasing a combo ticket if you plan to do a few of their activities. All of the combo passes include the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies – then venture out from there with different options for you to choose from.

The Ripley’s Illusion Lab is one of those options. This seemingly is a smaller offering but still packed with exhibits and interactive things to do.

Overall, we spent around 45 minutes at the location exploring the various items they had available. The attraction has many picture opportunities with backdrops that will make you do a double-take.

Phone: 865-277-4710
Address: 1950 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Website: https://www.ripleys.com/attractions/ripleys-illusion-lab-pigeon-forge