Pigeon Forge is located in Sevier County, Tenn., several miles north of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is considered a great family vacation destination because it has so much to do. It's home to the famous Dollywood theme park, along with several museums, outlet malls, horseback riding farms, and dinner theaters. If you're planning to visit the Pigeon Forge area and want a hotel that offers its own activities and attractions, such as a waterpark, there are several from which to chose.
The Music Road Hotel has its own waterpark on the premises. This waterpark has a large lazy river, a 60-foot waterslide, and a water umbrella. There is also a poolside cabana that serves drinks and snacks. In addition to the waterpark, the hotel offers a 24-hour indoor pool and whirlpool. All of the hotel’s rooms are non-smoking, have cable television with a refrigerator and microwave. A balcony, an in-room gas fireplace, and a Jacuzzi are standard in every room. The hotel also offers a free deluxe continental breakfast every morning, free parking, a 24-hour game room, and has an on-site wedding chapel.
Music Road Hotel
303 Henderson Chapel Road
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(800) 429-7700
musicroadhotel.com
The Resort at Governor’s Crossing is located 6 miles north of Pigeon Forge in Sevierville, Tenn. It has an indoor waterpark that offers a 250-foot lazy river and an indoor pool. Directly outside of the waterpark is an outdoor pool, a children’s pool, water umbrella, hot tub, and sundeck. The Resort offers studios and one-, two-, or 3-bedroom units. Every room is non-smoking and offers free wireless Internet access, a full kitchen, microwave, and a living room with a dining area. There is also cable television, a Jacuzzi, and a fireplace in every room. The hotel is within walking distance of seven restaurants and guest laundry facilities are available.
The Resort at Governor’s Crossing
225 Collier Dr.
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 429-0500
mypigeonforgeresort.com
Also located in Sevierville, the Wilderness at the Smokies is the largest waterpark resort in Tennessee. The Wilderness has three waterparks, one indoor and two outdoor, on its premises. The Wild Water Dome Indoor Waterpark is the Wilderness’ 60,000-square-foot indoor waterpark. It is open 365 days a year and has a water raft ride, a surfing area, and two tube slides. The Lake Wilderness is one of the two outdoor water parks. It has a creek and a raging-rapids area that are perfect for water tubing. There are also cabana rentals and towel services available. Salamander Springs is the other outdoor waterpark and has a 150-foot tube slide that dumps out into a 500-gallon pool. There is also an activity pool designated for water sports such as basketball and a shallow splash pool that is perfect for toddlers. All of the rooms in the hotel offer free wireless Internet, cable TV, microwave, refrigerator and a safe.
Wilderness at the Smokies
1424 Old Knoxville Highway
Sevierville, TN 37876
(877) 325-9453
wildernessatthesmokies.com
