Pigeon Forge Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
mountain resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States
About Pigeon Forge
After the Treaty of Dumplin Creek in 1785, Robert Shields and Samuel Wear took advantage of lands ceded by the Cherokees to build forts in the area. Wear's fort came under attack, but the site is where Pigeon Forge City Park is located today. Later, around 1820, a fellow named Isaac Love built an iron forge and gristmill along the Little Pigeon River, hence the name of the town. Even though the forge was dismantled, the mill was restored and is like the centerpiece of the town, with tourists flocking to eat at the restaurant there. When Great Smoky Mountains National Park opened up in 1934, entrepreneurs started toying with the idea of tourism on this stretch en route to the park. First there was a Rebel Railroad attraction, then a Silver City Amusement Park, and finally what Pigeon Forge
Top Attractions in Pigeon Forge
Explore the best things to see and do in Pigeon Forge:
- ★Alcatraz East Crime Museum
- ★Dolly Parton's Stampede
- ★Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show
- ★Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- ★Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
- ★Hollywood Wax Museum
- ★Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park
- ★Rapid Expeditions
Where to Eat in Pigeon Forge
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alamo Steakhouse
- 🍴Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
- 🍴Bullfish Grill
- 🍴Grand Majestic Theater
- 🍴Huck Finns Catfish, Chicken and Steaks
- 🍴Log Cabin Pancake House
Where to Stay in Pigeon Forge
- 🏨All Season Suites
- 🏨Americana Inns
- 🏨Appleview River Resort
- 🏨Baymont Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge
- 🏨Bear Crossing Condominiums
- 🏨Best Western Plaza Inn
Pigeon Forge Travel Guide Sections
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