Pigeon Forge: Mountain Town, Incredible Allure

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge is an activity hub with stunning views, captivating shows, delightful shopping experiences and mouth-watering down-home cooking. From Dollywood to local arts and crafts, Pigeon Forge is a destination that leaves a lasting impression.

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The great outdoors is never far away in Pigeon Forge. The nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers over 850 miles of trails, perfect for hiking, wildlife watching, and photography, while Clingmans Dome, the highest point in the park, has top-flight panoramic views. Spectacular waterfalls, stunning streams and colorful plants are all there for the viewing.

Music Road Resort Convention Center is the premier meeting destination in Pigeon Forge, and many associations and corporations have found their perfect meeting facilities here. In fact, they often return year after year to their meeting home in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

These two hotels with conference facilities, ambiance, location, and amenities are all conducive to successful trade shows, training sessions, conventions, software user groups, faith-based meetings and association gatherings for up to 1,300 people in 16,000 square feet. The flexible meeting space, friendly staff with a desire to serve, and full complement of in-house rental equipment and state-of-the-art audiovisual technology provide a professional environment at a reasonable cost.

Dollywood Parks & Resorts is full of wonderful surprises. Spread out over 160 acres, the theme park offers more than 50 world-class rides, delicious dining options, entertainment and friendly award-winning service. During warmer weather, Dollywood’s Splash Country is the perfect escape for the entire group with towering slides, sparkling pools and family-friendly splash zones. And should you require more than a day to enjoy all the fun, Dollywood’s Dream More Resort and Spa or Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain cabin rentals are happy to oblige.

Or maybe your group is looking to go deep with one of the world’s most famous luxury liners. The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge is a celebration of the ship, passengers and crew, offering visitors the opportunity to experience what it was like to walk the hallways, parlors, cabins and Grand Staircase of the Titanic surrounded by more than 400 artifacts directly from the ship and its passengers.

Theater buffs have a friend in Pigeon Forge with a variety of world-class entertainment available year-round. Live music, dancing, comedy and even lumberjack competitions are part of the unique mix of offerings at places such as Country Tonite Theatre, The Comedy Barn Theater and Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud. Pigeon Forge also has a soft spot for dinner theaters, including Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud and Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show.

Just a short walk away, The Island in Pigeon Forge offers over 70 shops, restaurants, rides and experiences. Showcased by The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, a 200-foot-high observation area, and a multi-million dollar show fountain, The Island is a destination favorite of both locals and visitors alike.

The Old Mill Square is another must-visit destination. This historic site, featuring a 19th-centurygristmill, is home to shops offering hand-blown glass and homemade candies. When you get hungry, the Old Mill House Café & Grille serves up delicious Southern cuisine, providing the perfectspot for your group to relax and enjoy a meal.