Pigeon Forge Attractions

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Saddle Up at Stages West Western Store in Pigeon Forge

Western horse riding kit with cowboy boots, hat, lasso, and horse shoeFamily owned and operated, Stages West Western store in Pigeon Forge has been bringing Smoky Mountain vacationers top of the line Western wear since 1975. With their eclectic collection of boots, hats, jewelry, shirts, jeans and wallets, you and your family will not leave empty handed after visiting this Pigeon Forge shop.

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History Soars High at Pigeon Forge Museum

jet plane parked with nice skyAviation and airplanes have come a long way since the Wright brothers first took to the air in 1903. To see a sample of the man-made flying marvels, Cherokee Lodge Condominiums urges Smoky Mountain guests to visit the Tennessee Museum of Aviation.

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Best Shops in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg for Antique Treasures

The many Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge antique shops provide unique and original pieces that tourists can bring back to their homes, reminding them of their time spent in the Great Smoky Mountains. These shops in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are perfect for scoring great deals on hard to find antiques in the Great Smoky Mountains. Sometimes it may be hard deciding which of the many great shops in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg to Visit. Here are the top five antique shops in the area.

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Kid Friendly Museum Attractions in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg

Titanic Museum Attraction

Unlike any of the other attractions in Pigeon Forge, the Titanic Museum weaves together history with excitement for the children who visit the museum. Including, but not limited to, the Tot-Titanic exhibit. Designed especially for young guests, this exhibit provides children the opportunity to steer a ship, watch the sea waters for danger or design and build a craft. Other points of interest include a recreated Grand Stairway, first, second and third class accommodations and a trip to the Captain’s bridge. The Titanic Museum also recently opened an exhibit featuring the stories of the 133 children aboard the namesake ship. Visitors to this attraction in Pigeon Forge are each given a card with a passenger’s name, and learn the fate of the individual at the end of the tour. Don’t worry mom, all passenger names given to children survived the infamous voyage.

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Dinner Shows In The Smoky Mountains Great Family Entertainment

Two "Admit One" tickets on white dinner plateThe Smoky Mountains tourist area is known for such attractions as the beautiful national parks with truly breathtakingly beautiful sights. The area is also known for its exciting attractions such as Dollywood theme park, Ripley’s Aquarium, and the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum. Yet another defining aspect of the Smoky Mountain tourist scene is its family friendly entertainment shows, particularly its dinner shows. Two phenomenal dinner shows in the Smoky Mountains tourist area (Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville) are Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction and The Hatfields and McCoys Dinner Feud.

The Island at Pigeon Forge TN New Attraction

Vintage photo of ferris wheelFamilies that love to visit the Tennessee Smoky Mountains area each summer will love the Pigeon Forge TN new attraction opening Summer 2013. The Island is a family-friendly destination providing all they need for a spectacular day including dining, shopping, and entertainment options right at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains.

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Dollywood Adds New Attractions Over Last Decade

Little girl going down red water slideIf you have been to Dollywood but it has been a while since you visited there will be some new attractions for you to enjoy and you may be suprised by how much the park has grown. Since 1986, Dollywood has added new attractions to its park as it has expanded in both size and popularity. The attractions below are the latest and greatest available at Dollywood, having been added in the last decade.

Pigeon Forge Old Mill Square

The Old Mill Square is something of a landmark in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and it is within walking distance of your Cherokee Lodge condo rental. The area offers dozens of different activities and attractions. Whether you visit Pigeon Forge with small children or on a romantic vacation with your significant other, you can still find something that captures your attention.