People from all over the country come to Cherokee Lodge to be near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dollywood, and all of the other great attractions in the area. But even if you never set foot outside of our Pigeon Forge condos, you would still have a fabulous vacation. Here are the top three family activities you can do in your Cherokee Lodge condos:
Try to picture the best Christmas lights you have ever seen. A lawn display your neighbor does each year? Maybe a well decorated community center? Shadrack’s will blow them right out of the water.
The owners of The Mafia House will make you an offer you can’t refuse. Located right around the corner from our Pigeon Forge condos, this mafia themed restaurant serves the best New York style pizza in the Smokies. If you are a fan of The Godfather, Goodfellas, The Sopranos and authentic Italian cuisine, this restaurant is for you.
How would you like to experience the longest downhill ride in the United States? Located minutes away from our condos in Pigeon Forge, the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is one mile long thrill ride. This stellar attraction combines picturesque mountain scenery with the exhilarating fun of a roller coaster.
Have you ever seen a pig that can read minds? How about dogs who can talk? You can find these hilarious animal acts and much more at The Comedy Barn Theater. Located minutes away from our Pigeon Forge condos, The Comedy Barn Theater Show will keep you in stitches for the whole evening!
Cuban food is one of the most unique cuisines in the world. A fusion of Spanish, African, Caribbean and indigenous traditions, cuban recipes have become increasingly popular in the United States. The best place to find authentic cuban food in Pigeon Forge is at Smokies Cuban Cafe. Located right around the corner from our Pigeon Forge condo rentals, this small diner serves expertly prepared cuban favorites.
How would you like to mine for precious stones and jewels? Located minutes away from our condos in Pigeon Forge, the Pigeon Forge Gem Mine gives guests the chance to be old-timey prospectors for a day. Equipped with their very own mining kit, children will have a blast sifting through sand and rocks to find their own buried treasure.
Are you nostalgic for the bygone days of jukeboxes, leather jackets and rock ‘n’ roll? Take a trip down memory lane with a meal at Mel’s Classic Diner. Located minutes away from our Pigeon Forge condos, Mel’s is a 50’s diner that serves classic American food. Spend a few minutes in Mel’s Classic Diner, and you’ll swear that you’ve time traveled to a real malt shop!
If you’ve got chocolate, taffy and fudge on the brain, the only solution is a trip to the Country Candy Kitchen. Located minutes away from our condos in Pigeon Forge, TN, the Country Candy Kitchen is a family owned business run by Pigeon Forge natives Marcia and Howey Reagan. With a combined total of nearly forty years in the candy business, the Reagans have made the Candy Kitchen a fixture of Pigeon Forge’s famous Parkway.
Contrary to popular belief, Santa doesn’t spend the off season at the North Pole. When jolly old St. Nick isn’t manning his sleigh, he can be found at the Incredible Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee! Located right around the corner from our Pigeon Forge condos, this one of a kind store sells everything you need to prepare for Christmas.
If you are looking for an authentic Southern meal close to our Pigeon Forge condo rentals, you can’t do better than Huck Finn’s Catfish. This family owned and operated restaurant specializes in serving up premium fried catfish and other local favorites. With over 50 years of restaurant experience, the owners of Huck Finn’s Catfish are masters of Southern cuisine and hospitality.
Millions of people dream of flying through the air, with the wind rushing at their face. However, many would-be-skydivers never get the chance to realize their dreams because they are afraid of jumping out of a plane. Fortunately, there is a new way to experience the sensation of skydiving without any of the danger! Located right around the corner from our condos in Pigeon Forge, Flyaway Indoor Skydiving is the first attraction of its kind.