Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America's most visited National Park, according to the National Park Service. The park offers over 800 miles of maintained trails for hiking on everything from easy to difficult terrain. Watch for wildlife as there are over 1,500 bears here. If you want to stay overnight in the park, try the LeConte Lodge (the only overnight lodging inside the park). It is accessible only by foot and is located at the top of Mount LeConte at an elevation of 6,593 ft. The lodge is open from March to November.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-1200
www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm
Wildwater Ltd's Pigeon Rafting Center
Wildwater Ltd. Rafting Pigeon River offers river tours on class III and class IV whitewater rapids. The river is dam-controlled, and release days are the best for rafting. The upper Pigeon is best for faster water; the lower Pigeon has many more placid spots that are ideal for families. Tours are available through the Rafting Center and can accommodate rafters of all ages and abilities.
Wildwater Ltd's Pigeon Rafting Center
PO Box 70
Hartford, TN 37753
423-487-3307
www.wildwaterrafting.com/pigeon.php
ZORB
Imported from New Zealand, globe riding is one of the most interesting ways to get to the bottom of the hill that you can find. Choose your ride (wet or dry), climb into a giant inflatable globe and roll down the hill. A great activity for a rainy day, ZORB is open rain or shine.
ZORB Smoky Mountains
203 Sugar Hollow Rd.
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
865 428 2422
www.zorb.com/smoky
Scenic Helicopter Tours
Get an aerial view of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a helicopter tour. Tour guides will give you a lesson on the park's history and tell you all about the flora and fauna in the park. Scenic Helicopter Tours also offers two eco tours.
Scenic Helicopter Tours
2174 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Phone: 865-453-6342
Toll Free: 1-877-428-6929
www.flyscenic.com
Dollywood
Pigeon Forge is home to the popular amusement park Dollywood, which boasts 125 acres of amusement park rides, musical entertainment and hosts four large festivals: Festival of Nations, KidsFest, National Harvest & Music Celebration and Smoky Mountain Christmas. A calendar of festival dates can be found at http://festivals.dollywood.com. Don't forget to check out the multiple zip lines at the park as well.
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd.
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
1-800-365-5996
www.dollywood.com
