Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains Travel Guide
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2020
- Our travel guide for Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and The Smokie Mountains.
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*Unless an animal is a service dog with appropriate documentation, dogs are not allowed (including in backpacks) on trails other than the Gatlinburg Trail (in Tennessee) and the Oconaluftee River Trail (in North Carolina).
*Bicycles are only allowed on the Gatlinburg Trail (in Tennessee), the Oconaluftee River Trail (in North Carolina) and the Lower Deep Creek Trail (in North Carolina).
*Commercial filming in Smoky Mtn National Park requires a permit.
MOUNTAIN COASTERS
1. Rail Runner (at Anakeesta) (6:38) 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
2. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster & Glider (13:24) 386 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN www.rowdybearmountain.com/gat...
3. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (14:25) 306 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN gatlinburgmountaincoaster.com/
4. Rocky Top Mountain Coaster (20:12) 2940 Veterans Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN www.rockytopcoaster.com/
SKY LIFTS
1.SkyLift Park (3:22) 765 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN www.gatlinburgskylift.com/
2.Acadia Space Needle (4:15) 115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN www.gatlinburgspaceneedle.com/
3.Anakeesta (5:27) 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN www.anakeesta.com/
4.Ober Gatlinburg (12:29) 1001 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
ADVENTURE PARKS
1.Dueling Zipline (at Anakeesta) (6:22) 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
2.Gatlin's Rugged Ropes Course (10:52) 716 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
3.The Dome Zip lines (15:25) 115 Conner Heights Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN www.zippigeonforge.com/
4. Paula Dean's Lumber Jack Feud Adventure Park (21:24) 2530 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
5. The Island at Pigeon Forge (22:55) 131 The Island Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN islandinpigeonforge.com/
6. Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride (23:54) 2806 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
SHOWS & DINNER THEATRES
1.Dolly Parton's Stampede (16:38) 3849 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN dpstampede.com/pigeon-forge
2.Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud (17:00) 119 Music Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN hatfieldmccoydinnerfeud.com/
3.Paula Deans Lumberjack Feud Show (21:24) 2530 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
4. Pirates Voyage & Dinner Show (22:35) 2713 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN piratesvoyage.com/
5. Comedy Barn (23:44) 2775 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
RAFTING (14:55)
-Rafting in the Smokies (15:06) 813 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN raftinginthesmokies.com/
-Big Creek Expeditions (15:33) 3541 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN www.bigcreekexpeditions.com/
-Big Bear Rafting (15:43) 3165 Big Creek Rd, Hartford, TN www.bigbearrafting.com/
AMUSEMENT PARKS
1. Anakeesta (5:27) 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN www.anakeesta.com/
2.DOLLYWOOD (20:57) 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN
3. Dollywood Spash Country (21:03)
4.Adventure Raceway (18:49) 2945 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 adventureraceway.com/
5.Fast Tracks (18:57) 2879 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 fasttrackspigeonforge.com/
6.Lazer Port Fun Center (19:06) 2782 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN www.lazerportfuncenter.com/
7. The Track Family Fun Park (19:19) 2575 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 funatthetrack.com/
8. Magiquest (19:30) 2491 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
9. Speedzone Fun Park (19:43) 3315 S River Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN
BIKE/HIKING TRAILS
Gatlinburg Trail (7:39) 916 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN
Cades Cove (8:22) Cades Cove Loop Road, Townsend, TN
Twin Creeks Trail (12:47) 622 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg
MUSEUMS
1.Ripley's Believe It or Not (9:32) 800 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
2. Ripley's Haunted Adventure (9:49) 908 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
3. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (9:53) 88 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 4.
4. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (10:16) 914 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
5. Mysterious Mansion (12:21) 424 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
6. Alcatraz East Crime Museum (22:33) 2757 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
7. Hollywood Wax Museum (24:00) 106 Showplace Blvd Unit A, Pigeon Forge, TN
8. Titanic Museum (24:20) 2134 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
LODGING
1. Super 8 (2:39) 417 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg,
2. River Terrace Resort & Conference Ctr (11:51) 240 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
3. Edgewater Resort & Conference Ctr (12:08) 402 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
4. LaQuinta Inn (21:48) 219 Emert St Pigeon Forge
5. Super 8 (21:48) 215 Emert St Pigeon Forge
6. KOA (22:09) 3122 Veterans Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
7. The Inn at Christmas Place (22:26) 119 Christmas Tree Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN
I am from Denmark, Europe, and have been to the Gatlinburg area around 15 times the last 30 years. Our family love it!
Do you recommend renting a cabin or stay in a hotel?
@@mikeforest8405 A hotel to save money...but definitely a cabin to enjoy your trip to the max!
I live here & folks from Denmark have been to PF & GBurg more than I have in the past 20 years! Haa! We so often avoid the tourist areas like the plague around here as locals. We'll take back roads for your enjoyment & our convienance. Tourists are catching on to them though...
Hahahaa! 🦋💋
You should try Branson, Missouri. Far better.
@@susiecook3666 thank you for the tip :-)
Growing up I never got the chance to go visit anywhere outside my little town. When I got older I decided to take off and go visit my friends in Tennessee. When I first got to the Smokey mountains I had the strangest feeling I was home. I had never seen mountains in real life until I was 20 yrs old. But when I got there the first time I said to myself this is Home.
Sadly as the years went by I never got the chance to move up there and doubt I ever will. But will always consider Tennessee my home away from home.
My children took me for my birthday in August..I never wanted to go to the mountains because I'm terrified of heights but this is the best place I've ever been!!Can't wait to go back in June 2021!!
I love the mountains I've been 4 times
Within one year
Im going on June 20th how kool
My kids paid for a place so high my stealth smoked we had to stay in a hotel never the mountains again loved all this stuff though going back also
I've been over a dozen times and love it so much!
where did you go Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, and what type of activities are available here?
We have been there 5 years ago and still vividly remember everything like it was yesterday. It created so many memories we will cherish forever. 🤗
How many days would you say a person needs to spend there? I’m going this summer.
We were Blessed to have Our Son in law and Daughter with our 2 grandchildren to us to Gaithlinburg and was such a wonderful place to visit God Bless them Jason & Debbie we enjoyed it
But you didnt learn how to spell this place that meant so much to you.
This was so well done. All 8 of us can plan our 4 day vacation visit completely off of this presentation. We all congratulate you on such an excellent and professionally choreographed travel guide!
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Love the Smokies..very relaxing, fun and lots to do. A great place to get away and vacation. Cabins are great for families and friends
Just came from here this past weekend! Driving up and down those mountains was scary at first then we got use to it. So Beautiful, fun and worth every penny. Many things to do never be bored. Coming back
The Inn at Christmas Place is such a great place to stay! I definitely recommend it! They have free breakfast, an indoor and outdoor pool with a slide, a hot tub, free cookies, and Christmas crafts and activities!
Good to hear from someone who stayed there, thanks for sharing.
To high of a price
@@jodavidson4767 It was well worth it to us. We loved it there.
yess omg i love that placee
Beautiful. I’ve visited Gatlinburg for 20 years of our 25 years of marriage however we missed two years and it have grown so
Much
Was it good visit for 2 adults? Wife and I considering trip for our 25 year anniversary, looks like a better place for families?
This was the best vacation I ever been. When it was almost time to leave to go back home I was literally crying.
Thank you for encouraging us to discover America! It was you who made us visit Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains, Holland in Michigan, Myrtle Beach in South Carolina and many places in Florida! We really appreciate your work and would like to wish you success in your future activity!
Thankyou Julia, that is great to hear. Should be doing a new video of Gatlinburgh & Pigeon Forge in the spring.
@@TampaAerialMedia Great news! I can’t wait to watch it! 👍
I was born and raised 45 minutes away from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg and I realize how few things I've actually done there. I need to go up there more and stop taking that beautiful area for granted!
Simply beautiful,I in love 😍 Gatlinburg,pigeon forge is my happy place!
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Great overview and thank you for including the prices in everything! Most don't do this despite being the most important part when budgeting for a family trip!
Thankyou for the feedback, glad to help
Best video I've seen so far! Especially for someone whose never been. Now I know which activities I want to try when we go. Photography and footage was A+!! Thanks
Thankyou for the nice words, glad we could be helpful for you.
Go to haunted mansion Gatlinburg
@@jodavidson4767 is it a real haunted mansion?
be ready to spend a ton of money. That place is far from cheap
I love this video , Gatlinburg , Pigeon and Smoky Mountains is beautiful, simply amazing!!! 😍😍 Thanks for sharing.Greetings from Miami Fl. ❣️🥰❣️
Thankyou for the nice words, God bless Miami, hope this Covid thing clears up real soon.
@@TampaAerialMedia Right Tampa 😊👌🌟🌟🌟This is Magestic Place can you imagine::::2Tickets Plze:::::::::🚂🚂
I just left Gatlinburg. The locals haven't let covid slow them down. They are leaving it up to the people to decide to wear their masks or not
Haven't been to Gatlinburg since I was a teenager and I've never been to Dollywood but I'd love to! Gatlinburg at Christmas is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen!
I am from Knoxville and have been to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge numerous times over my life. This video is spot on showing all the attractions and conveying the family friendly, laid back attitude and culture here. Great video!
Thankyou for the nice words, yep Knoxville a great city as well.
I had no idea Tennessee/smokies is such a nice place. We should support these people’s recovery from the fire 🔥👍🏻❤️
For sure
Traveled there several years ago and we loved it, Dolly Wood is a must see !!!!
Smoky mountains are my favorite place in the world
I feel the exact same way. If I could go anywhere, it would be here.
Antoinette Collin ...it is our fall vacation destination every year ! Since 1984
Mine to i didn't even want to leave
I like Orlando more than any other place
@@doitlikeaiden1708 To each his own I guess
I love the tips you give for families with pets. Your voice is engaging and kept me into this. Im excited to go there now.
Thankyou for the feedback, that is great to hear. Enjoy.
We were recently and we loved it. Vegetation, rivers, landscapes, stillness, a variety of places to visit. Delighted and eager to return.
This video is just perfection in every sense of the word. Bravo.
Thankyou Christina for the very nice words, I appreciate it
@@TampaAerialMedia ❤️
Bless You!!!
Thank you for bringing back these memories
tennessee was so fun !! me and my family went on the skylift in gatlinburg! i was so scared. and the bridge was beautiful but frightening! the first day we went it stormed and we had to go back down and couldn’t walk across the bridge. the next day we couldn’t go because there was a boy that had broken the glass part of the bridge. then we finally went and it was so pretty !!
I visited Pigeon Forge back in 1999 with my brother for a week long vacation. We both had such a fun time. I haven't been back since but I know my brother still goes down for a visit. It is a very nice and relaxing place to go. Someday I will have to go for another visit!!
OMG!!! The ABSOLUTE BEST, review I have ever witnessed!!! THANK YOU! Where to NEXT???
Just found your channel and I love it. Keep posting. Thanks
Thankyou for the nice words, we will, our planning videos in Maine, New Hampshire, & Vermont in Oct.
I ABSOLUTELY Appreciate this video I've been many times but never knew about all the different things you could do. A huge THANKS for this
Thankyou for the nice words.
Oh WOW!!!!!!
AWESOME!!!!!
First time seeing your channel enjoying how you include the prices!
Thats good to know, thankyou.
It Beautiful, and guess what its cheap in all of them stores but the hotel or not Cheap, every Expensive u have to have money for that, but it walk 🚶♂️ Walkable
@@unconditional-love5501 it's expensive as hell. I just spent 400 bucks in a single day...
Let's Go family so ready. Its time to travel this was helpful and insightful 👌 thank you
I was looking for a while for a complete video of Gatlinburg and this one hits all the points! Thank you 🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful!
That was about the best travel vlog that I've seen on UA-cam!👍🏾 I've been to PF&G area many times, but you've shown me some new places to put on my list for my Fall trip to the Smokies, thanks!
Thankyou for the nice word, that a really great compliment.
I grew up in Pigeon Forge. Don't live there anymore but I I back every once in a while and it's insane to see how much it's exploded since the early 90's.
Amazing! Thank you for the video!!🤘🏽🤘🏽
My favorite place on Earth. Want to live there one day.
dude your content is amazing. informative for actual travelers but also good for people just watching to learn about the place. great visual documentation and narration.
I appreciate the feed back, thankyou for taking the time to comment.
Gatlinburg and Pidgeon forge are both beautiful places. I love ❤️ Tennessee.
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Just learned that he is a professional film maker. While you can learn a trade, what amazes me is the broadcast/radio/tv voice he's got + the amount of research he does on these places. And the narration is enjoyable. Entertaining and highly informative at the same time. A modern version of Rick Steves in my opinion. My wife and I got hooked to this channel. :) We are planning our upcoming vacations based on this content.
Don't forget Parrot Mountain while in Pigeon Forge. It is one of the most peaceful, uplifting, and beautiful places I have ever experienced. Truly a joy from start to finish. It is a self paced walk thru park filled with birds from all over the world. I don't care how young or old you are, you will enjoy this magnificent park near Dollywood. I am not affiliated with them at all, but I am moved to tears every time I visit this wonderful park.
Thanks for the tips!
We've been there, its awesome!! Ready to go again!!!
Been here last summer
Great place!
Going to Gatlinburg TN in a few days, I am so very grateful to have stumbled upon your video. Terrific job outlining everything for both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge!
Thankyou, you should have fun. Filming Branson, MO now, which will be a similiar video, its a similar place to Pigeon Forge, has alot of the same attractions.
Love this tour.Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
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I went there this past weekend.. I had a blast. Went white water rafting.. Dollywood and to the Dixie stampede. I didn’t want to come back. So many memories in one weekend.. loads of fun.
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These places are awesome. I stayed in Sevierville with my family and friends. Visited Pigeon Forge, which is great place for kids, and Gatlinburg, which I'm absolutely in love with. A real jewel.
Nice to see things growing back after the fires. Great video thanx. Was just there with my dog myself. Great place for pets. Very pet friendly everywhere I went.
yep very true. Thanks for the nice words.
My family and I go every year as our family vacation and this will be our 10th year going but due to Covid we’re going next year and we always rent a six bedroom cabin so we always get a discount I love it I recommend it to everyone that I know that wants to do a quick getaway
What a fantastic guide. Thank you so much!!
aw, thats nice of you to say that.
Went there for my vacation 2 weeks ago. Totally going back again.
The ⛰mountains are calling ♥️♥️♥️
This was such a well done video!! thank you so much. Four short months until we get to see Dollywood and Ride Horses! I can't wait!! Thanks for helping me to plan.
Fantastic !!!! I've now watched 3 times and always notice something new.
Thats great to hear, thankyou.
I just visited both places a few weeks ago. Magical!!!!!! I can't wait to go back again!
Uh! Stayed in the Northstar Lodge for my brothers wedding, back in October. Best time I've had in years. That place is beautiful and I want to move there!!!!
Loved this travel guide! I’ve been trying to plan a trip to Gatlinburg for about a year now and this has been one of the most helpful resources I’ve found for what to do, where to stay and what to eat.
Thanks for the feedback, glad to be able to help you.
Go to Anakeesta for sure!!
My favorite place on earth! Thanx for sharing!
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This is definitely on my places to visit list . ❤️😮😊
Living in these mountains sure is a blessing =)
I believe you
SUCH a great and informative video! Can't wait to book our trip!
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One of the best travel video I have ever seen. So thorough. High quality.
Thankyou for the nice words.
Absolutely magnificent video thank you
Thankyou for the nice words.
My family is going in August, and this was so helpful! We are SO excited! 😃
Glad to be of help, have a great time.
Thank you for the comprehensive video! Monica and I are heading for a week and this helped immensely.
Thankyou, I think you and Monica will enjoy it, especially this time of year, its a romantic place
I'm from Ontario Canada and this is most definitely in my bucket list!! Once the pandemic is over!
We just came back from Gatlingburg and I love it more every time we go back,we go two or three times a year.♥️♥️
I go here every year it’s the best
Me too was there in may going back this fall too love it there
I swear I go too every year i love it
Me to love it
Makes me miss home so glad they're getting rebuilt
Very helpful resources. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
When I was little we always went there and I loved every minute, I lot has changed sense I was little, but I still love it, and I’m planning on taking my grandkids there
I live in Clarksville, Tennessee, this will be my first time in Gatlinburg this October, can’t wait
I want to move that way it's expensive here, all my kenfolk came from there.
Me too!!!
I want to go, but concerned about racist
@@saetae9208 Its a tourist town.
Same, I'm excited
When I saw this video we just go in to pigeon forge and went on the sky bright!! Love the veido too!!
great to hear thankyou.
Was there in 2016 after moving to MD from OR. Rented a cabin for 2 weeks & had an amazing time.
Really well put together video. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
I drove to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge for my vacation a couple weeks ago. I stayed 3 days and let me tell you, I never had such a peaceful and refreshing time in my life. I didn't want to leave, lol. Everyone was very friendly and nice. The mountains and mountainviews were sooooo beautiful! I went horseback riding in the smokies and saw 2 bears, I went to Anakeesta on the gondola and rode on the mountain coaster, ober Gatlinburg on the aerial tramway. I also went to the wax museum that was a trip, lol just to see all my favorite celebrities in statue form and a lot of them looked life like! I plan on going back next year and bring my mom and family!!!
Made reservations for 3 days got covid n October couldn't go and couldn't get a refund 800dollars that sucked
I really loved this video! So much amazing info and positive vibes!
Thankyou Heather for saying that.
Everyone should follow this Facebook page so that you can really see all the shadiness going on in Tennessee. facebook.com/crookedtennessee/
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This is very informational, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really great video and representation of the area! Heading that way in a couple weeks...can’t wait!!
Hope you enjoy it!
Great video! We will be there in July. I cannot believe how much it has changed in 10 + years since we was last there. Thanks for sharing it was a big help in our planning. 👍👏👏❤❤❤
Thats great to here, glad to help, you'll have a great time there.
Were you able to stay safe from the virus?
I've been there twice. It's very beautiful. There's a lot to do for small towns like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forg.
I love visiting Gaitlingburg pigeon forge and the smoky mountains its so beautiful there & plenty to do
Very impressive video. It will definitely help me to plan my smoky mountain vacations.
This is great! There's so much to do here. I want to try this place. It looks perfect for a month's visit. Thanks for this :)
DO NOT DO IT. A month? Are you crazy?
Good for 2 adults that don't do any of the adventure park stuff?
I am a Gatlinburg enthusiast, and I really enjoyed this video. Really appreciate all the detailed information. Very helpful showing my sister and nieces, so we can plan a trip together there!
You should try visiting elsewhere. These places are nearly all the same. Branson, Gatlinburg, Wisconsin Dells, Deadwood, Hot Springs AR, etc.
If you like a cabin in the Smokeys they certainly have a good supply of them though. Mix it up and experience the country...when this covid-19 restrictions return our lives back to us. If we don't get our freedoms back, maybe Gatlinburg is a good place to hole up while the bullets fly.
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One of the best Gatlinburg videos i've seen in a while, I'm headed down September 20th to camp and wasn't considering bringing my bike, but now that I've seen the bike trails you mentioned, I'm bringing it for sure!!
Thankyou, yea you definately want to bring your bike.
Thank you! Great vid!
Thankyou for the nice words.
THIS WAS AMAZING! THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE THIS!
You are welcome, thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed it.
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are my favorite place to visit ever. Go every year sometimes twice a year
Which city did you like more?
One of my favorite places to vacation!!!!!
Excellent video. Thanks for making it.
Thankyou for the nice words.
We loved this area!! I highly recommend taking your family and renting a 10-20 room cabin. We had the best time!!!
We❤ love Anakeesta!
Thanks for the video.
You are welcome!
Best informative video I have seen....and I have seen plenty. Thank you!!! Specially for linking everything from the video below.
Thankyou, yep we try to link and put address to make it easier for you to find these places, thanks for the nice words.
Excellent video and overview. Really like the use of video and narration. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are beautiful places in my backyard!
Thankyou for the nice words, glad you liked it.
I’m so thankful to live 30 minutes away from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg
Are you guy’s on lockdown still? Planning a vacation here in about 2 weeks
So lucky!!
TheBravo13x yep. cases are bad. don’t recommend coming. the more people coming, the worse the cases get. masks are mandatory.
TheBravo13x We just came back about two weeks things were open in pigioen forge
I’m going next year, but I’m 12 hours away, hopefully there’s a vaccine by summer. Hopefully early 2021
Love it here💗
Went on a family vacation a couple years to pigeon forge/gatlinburg... Absolutely so much fun and peaceful.. I liked gatlinburg better but both were awesome. Would definitely go again. Loved cades cove..and we saw a couple bears