Pigeon Forge, TN
Enjoy a side-splitting comedy show or admire the Appalachians in Pigeon Forge
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Why Reunite in the Pigeon Forge Area, TN
Highlights
- With more than 100 indoor and outdoor amusements, Pigeon Forge has your reunion fun covered in any season and any weather
- Enjoy proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and plenty of local attractions including the family theme park, Dollywood
- Known for down-home and hearty Southern food, dine at a variety of restaurants in town that serve locally-sourced farm-fresh dishes
- Choose from an array of accommodation options that include cabins, hotels, motels, condos and campgrounds
Family-Friendly Dining Experiences in the Pigeon Forge Area
Old Mill Restaurant
The Old Mill Restaurant has been serving Southern comfort food in a family-style setting for decades. Bring the whole gang for classics like homemade meatloaf and deep south chicken pot pie and watch one of America’s oldest operating gristmills churn the waters of Little Pigeon River.
Website: https://www.old-mill.com/
Bullfish Grill
For fresh seafood and juicy steaks, Bullfish Grill is the place. From comfort classics like seafood gumbo and hearty country egg and pancake breakfasts to signature dishes like their Hawaiian sirloin, you can’t go wrong.
Website: https://bullfishgrill.com/
Local Goat
In the heart of Pigeon Forge, the Local Goat has been serving a little bit of everything out of their scratch-made kitchen since 2016. Whether you’ve got a hankering for jumbo wings or one of their wide selection of burgers, their family-friendly atmosphere and Southern hospitality set the mood for a memorable family meal.
Website: https://www.localgoatpf.com/
Mama’s Farmhouse
Just like the name suggests, Mama’s Farmhouse is a down-home country kitchen serving all-you-can-eat traditional Southern dishes in a family-style setting. Let the little ones run wild in Mama’s outdoor play area and watch comfortably from one of the many rocking chairs adorning the farmhouse porch.
Website: https://www.mamasfarmhouse.com/
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Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin
There’s nothing like a big stack of fluffy pancakes to jumpstart your day of adventure. Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin is the place for large hungry families offering an array of country breakfasts. They can accommodate parties of 25 or more with reservations. Reunions, buses, and RVs welcome!
Website: https://flapjacks.com/
Family-Friendly Attractions in the Pigeon Forge Area
Dollywood
Spanning 150 acres and boasting eleven Smoky Mountain-themed parcels, Dollywood, whose namesake grew up in the area, features fantastic attractions for all ages. Soar to new heights on Wild Eagle, have a blast at Dollywood’s Splash Country waterpark, or sit back and enjoy one of the many shows and performances occurring daily.
Website: https://www.dollywood.com/
Titanic Museum & Attraction
A must-see museum experience awaits the whole family at the Titanic Museum & Attraction. Touch a real iceberg and steer the captain’s wheel. With over 400 authentic artifacts displayed throughout the museum’s twenty galleries, there’s history galore. The museum opens for select morning hours to accommodate those with special needs.
Website: https://titanicpigeonforge.com/
Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Adventure Show & Park
For an adrenaline-packed show the whole family will enjoy, visit Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park. Open year-round, watch real lumberjacks compete in real competitions or head over to the Adventure Park and try your hand at a number of logger sports.
Website: https://lumberjackfeud.com/
The Island in Pigeon Forge
Eat, shop and play at The Island in Pigeon Forge with unique shops and boutiques and award-winning restaurants. Capture the moment with the whole family at the Old Time Photo Shoppe then stop at Margaritaville for mouthwatering delights. The Island is dog-friendly so don’t forget your four-legged family member!
Website: https://islandinpigeonforge.com/
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smokies, named for their bluish morning fog, provide endless adventures for the entire family. Established in 1926 as a national park by President Roosevelt, this mountain playground is just twenty minutes south of Pigeon Forge. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park offers various hiking and camping opportunities with vast trails to trek. Bring your binoculars and marvel at the over 17,000 species that call these mountains home.
Website: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm
Family-Friendly Accommodations in the Pigeon Forge Area
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort & Spa
Looking for relaxing family-oriented lodging in the heart of the mountains? Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort & Spa has everything you’re looking for and more. Breath in the fresh mountain air and unwind in their full-service salon and spa while the kids enjoy storytime around the fireplace.
Website: https://www.dollywood.com/Resort
Margaritaville RV Resort & Lodge
With 176 RV sites and their new Lodge at Camp Margaritaville, mix the mountains with a beach vibe. The park boasts cozy sites, clean on-site laundry facilities and a large pool and waterslide area. After a long day of adventuring, belly up to Fin’s Bar for a drink and bite to eat. If Fido isn’t tired out already, head over to Bark-aritaville Dog Park and make new four-legged friends.
RiverStone Resort & Spa
If your ideal vacation includes beautiful river views and luxurious lodging, then Riverstone Resort & Spa is the place. Centrally located near the Gatlinburg Golf Course, Dollywood Theme Park and an abundance of eateries, let your adventures begin here. Riverstone offers an array of spa treatments to melt away sore muscles after a long hike while the rest of the gang unwinds along the lazy river.
Website: https://www.riverstoneresort.com/
HearthSide Cabin Rentals
If your family is looking for more of a home-sweet-home basecamp, HearthSide Cabin Rentals offers an abundance of traditional log cabins in and around Pigeon Forge from one-bedroom cozy cabins to large 11-16 bedroom mountain retreats. No matter how large your group, HearthSide Cabin Rentals is ready to accommodate you! Many are pet-friendly for a small fee.
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Eagle’s Ridge Resort
Surrounded by incredible mountain views, Eagle’s Ridge Resort offers secluded cabins and chalets in a quiet setting, yet close to all the attractions Pigeon Forge has to offer. Eagle’s Ridge is minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge shops and restaurants.
Website: https://eaglesridge.com/
Family-Friendly Venues in the Pigeon Forge Area
Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction
A unique family experience, Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction is packed with horse riding stunts and amazing musical performances. Feast on a four-course meal also offering vegetarian and gluten-free options. They can accommodate large parties perfect for family reunions!
Website: https://dpstampede.com/pigeon-forge
Country Tonite
As the only theatre around with youth performers, Country Tonite is the perfect family show. Everyone can enjoy hilarious comedy, beautiful choreography and costumes, impressive gospel and high-energy entertainment. If you’re visiting during the holidays, don’t miss their annual Christmas show full of magic and nostalgia, colorful costumes and favorite Christmas renditions.
Website: https://www.countrytonitepf.com/
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
Join Blackbeard and Calico Jack at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show as they lead their ships into battle. While indulging in a four-course feast, enjoy ariel acrobatics, pirate sword fights and diving mermaids. They also offer delicious vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free meal options.
Comedy Barn
The Comedy Barn Theatre offers a family-friendly variety show full of laughs, music, gospel and magic tricks. The little ones will love the barnyard animals and jugglers. It’s the perfect venue for the whole family to enjoy clean comedy, music and wholesome fun.
Website: https://comedybarn.com/
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The Listening Room Café
. Enjoy live music from renowned singers and songwriters from around the world. Partake in happy hour or dine from their limited Southern fare menu. Located off the Parkway behind The Island in Pigeon Forge, The Listening Room Café provides an authentic Southern music experience within walking distance.
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