If you want to take a Smoky Mountain vacation but want to save some money, finding things to do off the main roads in Pigeon Forge might be exactly what you're looking for. There are many things to do in town or you can simply take the option of doing a few things off in the great Smoky Mountains. Options can include anything from a day or multiple-day hike through the Appalachian Trail or white-water rafting. The options are endless in this beautiful town.
If you enjoy hiking, why not take a multiple day hike using a guide along the famous Appalachian Trail? There are other trails you can hike as well, but the Appalachian is the most famous. If you would rather go on an unguided hike, many outfitters will give you the route to take as well as any equipment you might need, drop you off and then pick you up. There are many different levels of difficulty for these hikes and it is a simple way to spend a great time in the Smoky Mountains.
If spending time on the water is more your style, Pigeon Forge offers some of the best white water rafting in the area. There are three main rivers with amazing rapids to choose from with all levels of difficulty. Guides for white water rafting can provide you with the rafts or have you join another group that has them. If white water is a little too fast for you, there are other rivers you can use for kayaking or canoeing. There are also lakes in the area that are perfect for a quiet canoeing trip.
There are a number of different horse stables throughout Pigeon Forge where you can either rent a horse for a day trip or longer or stable your own horse for a fee. These stables often offer guided rides throughout the Smoky Mountains as well as other trails. How about a multiple-day horseback ride through the Appalachian Trail for a different twist on your vacation?
