Activities

Every season in the Smoky Mountains has its own special charm, from the colors of fall to the wonderland of winter, to brilliant sunshine in spring and summer. Many attractions are year-round in Pigeon Forge, while some depend on certain seasons. Either way, it’s important to know what the weather will be like when you plan to be here. The National Park Service publishes average temperatures along with rain and snowfall (listed below) to help you determine the best time to come to play golf, go hiking or skiing, or just to relax during your favorite season.

Hike to one of the lesser known Smokies waterfalls

Every visit to the Great Smoky Mountains is made better with a waterfall, or maybe several. Most of them require a hike of some kind to get to (although two can be viewed by car). But the trails and waterfalls themselves can get crowded at times, with so many visitors to the park, so many people seek a  little more solitude. If this is you, and you’re up for a little activity without having to take a very long hike, the trip to Baskins Creek Falls might be just what you’re looking for.

Dollywood is far and away the top attraction in Pigeon Forge, and it’s definitely one of the top amusement parks in the nation, if not the best. With that fame, however, comes long lines for many rides, so we’ve developed this slick guide to help you figure out which ones you absolutely have to hit up when you visit.

What’s made it so great? A dedication to excellence and a few national firsts for the theme park industry, including these:

2023 INFO:The smaller Easter Fair is April 5-8. The Summer Fair is July 7-16. The Fall Fair is October 5-22. The Thanksgiving-Christmas shows run back to back, Nov 17 – Dec 3.

Daily 10 am – 5 pm. Admission $10 for Adults, Children FREE with Adult.
Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg TN 37738 (at traffic light #8).