Blogs from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States, North America - page 3

My wife and I stayed three days in Pigeon Forge to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Pigeon Forge is just north of Gatlinburg which sits at the northern entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This area is in north eastern Tennessee south of Interstate 40. Overall: Enjoyable - I would love to visit again. Accommodations We rented a small cabin from Cabin Fever Vacations . I mention this rental service by name as one thing you notice between I-40 and the National Park are about two dozen cabin rental services. There are several thriving businesses making log cabins in the area. These "cabins" are machine-built homes that are typical of vacation homes in many parts of the U.S. They are covered on the inside with wood panelling instead of white sheet rock. The "cabin" ... read more

This is a dinner theater in the heart of Pigeon Forge. It is (where else?) on highway 441, "the strip" of Pigeon Forge. We sat at a table for two (bigger tables available for bigger parties), ate dinner, and watched a warm up act and the main show. The warm up act was a five-piece country band. The main show was an hour-long song and dance show. The main show comprised medleys from 1950's rock n roll, 1970s disco, country, Gospel, and a few patriotic songs. The music was interspersed with a comedy act. Two words come to mind: enthusiastic and positive. This is the kind of stage show you will see at large amusement parks and on some cruise ships. I found it a cut above most. What impressed me was that none of the ... read more