If travelers are planning a trip to the Galtinburg-Pigeon Forge area of Tennessee, they will find that there a number of things to keep them busy while they are there. Whether looking for a unique shopping experience, a cultural tour or a white water rafting adventure, visitors will find that Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have it all.
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge offer a number of outdoor activities, including fishing, camping, horseback riding, scenic tours and river rafting. Visitors can try the Smoky Mountain Stables for a guided tour on horseback through the Smoky Mountains. Wildwater Ltd. offers rafting trips for all ages down the Ocoee and Pigeon Rivers. For a look at the area from above, there is the Pigeon Forge Scenic Helicopter ride.
Smoky Mountain Stables
1720 East Pkwy.
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
1-865-436-5634
smokymountainridingstables.com
Wildwater Ltd.
385 East Pkwy. Suite 279
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
1-888-272-3842
wildwaterrafting.com
Scenic Helicopter Tours
Pigeon Forge, TN
1-865-428-6929
scenichelicoptertours.com
If the diverse cultural history of the area interests visitors, then they will want to take a tour along the Tennessee Heritage Trail developed by the State of Tennessee. The trail actually has three parts: the arts and crafts trail, the history trail and the music trail. Each portion of the trail will encompass historical stops along the way that highlight important moments in Tennessee history. Information and maps for the trail can be found throughout Gatlinburg. Other options include visiting the Elvis Museum located in Pigeon Forge or the Smoky Mountain Car Museum.
Elvis Museum
2638 Pkwy.
Pigeon Forge, TN
1-866-68-ELVIS
elvismuseums.com
Gatlinburg offers visitors the Mountain Mall, the Smoky Mountain Outfitters and numerous specialty shops in town for those looking to shop while in Gatlinburg. Pigeon Forge also offers shoppers The Incredible Christmas Place-considered the largest Christmas store in the south. Of course, for family entertainment, there is always Dollywood located in Pigeon Forge. Dolly Parton's Dollywood offers amusement park rides and entertainment to kids of all ages from March through January.
Smoky Mountain Outfitters
469 Brookside Village Way
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
1-865-430-2267
smokymountainoutfitter.net
Christmas Place
P.O. Box 958
Pigeon Forge, TN 37868
1-865-453-0415
christmasplace.com
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd.
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
1-800-365-5996
dollywood.com
