10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Pigeon Forge That You Shouldn't Miss

February 11, 2022 Tonie Szymanski

Set against the misty blue backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is a gateway to 500 thousand acres of Appalachian wilderness. If hiking over 800 miles of mountain trails and camping in dense ancient forests isn't your thing, head over to Dollywood for a different sort of fun. Founded by country queen, Dolly Parton, Dollywood combines rollercoasters, waterslides, and live bluegrass and gospel concerts, with a down home country fair.
Restaurants in Pigeon Forge

1. Parrot Mountain & Gardens

1471 McCarter Hollow Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37862-7248 +1 865-774-1749 http://parrotmountainandgardens.com
Excellent
85%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4,964 reviews

Parrot Mountain & Gardens

Reviewed By MikeZxb

Extremely friendly staff and so many adorable and friendly birds! A great place for family and bird lovers!! Peaceful and beautiful gardens to relax in as well. 11 out of 10!!

2. Big Top Arcade

3275 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-3421 +1 865-365-4243 [email protected] http://www.BigTopFun.com
Excellent
84%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1,430 reviews

Big Top Arcade

Big Top is a one of a kind experience for all ages! We have state of the art arcade games along with awesome prizes! Come in and save big with our play card specials! Our staff is knowledgable, outgoing, helpful, and friendly ensuring you have an excellent visit to Big Top Arcade!

Reviewed By R4515KXtinav

We stopped at this arcade on our impromptu trip to TN from WV... Samantha & Tori we’re constantly cleaning & helping customers! I was impressed from the start! The bathrooms were TOP notch! Smelled and looked so clean! They were extremely nice, helpful and so calm with my overly excited children who couldn’t pick out their prizes. Tori heard us talking about how we drove straight there to have a little fun & planned on heading straight back home. They offered to take our picture to display on the big screen! It was a lot of fun, with an amazing atmosphere. Big Top Arcade was the highlight of our little trip. We are definitely coming back!

3. Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine

131 Island Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-5283 +1 865-436-6995 [email protected] http://olesmoky.com/about/pigeon-forge
Excellent
92%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 5,686 reviews

Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine

Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery was the pioneer in Tennessee's push to provide LEGAL Moonshine to East Tennessee. Since Ole Smoky first opened it's doors in 2010, it has continued to grow and expand into a global leader in moonshine production while staying true to it's Smoky Mountain heritage. Ole Smoky Distillery at the Island in Pigeon Forge is our second distillery to open. The Island provides a great atmosphere in the middle of Pigeon Forge for families to come and enjoy shopping, food, entertainment, and now Moonshine. Our product is made in house and our working still is visible for anyone who likes to see moonshine being made. We offer samples of our moonshine to make sure you like it before you buy it. Some of our products we offer are our Original Moonshine as well as White Lightnin, Moonshine Cherries, Apple Pie, Blackberry, Peach, Hunch Punch, Blue Flame, and several seasonal flavors that will change often. We also offer shirts, hats, glassware, and lots of food products such as BBQ Sauces, Salsas, Jams, Jellies, Butters, and more which are made with our shine as well. We offer live bluegrass music daily on our outdoor stage. Pull up one of our rocking chairs and sit a spell with us, and then you can take home the most authentic souvenir of the Smoky Mountains, Ole Smoky Moonshine.

Reviewed By 363nathaniell

Ginger was a great bartender, funny, smart, and extremely awesome, definitely would go again 10/10 experience

4. Mill Bridge Winery

3331 S River Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-3449 +1 865-366-1664 http://www.MillBridgeWinery.com
Excellent
93%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 897 reviews

Mill Bridge Winery

Reviewed By Cbirddiaz

My family and I did the Rocky Top Wine Trail and finished at Mill Bridge Winery and it was the perfect finish!!! Jacquie was amazing! She was able to tell us about the wine and cider and still have fun with us! I am so glad that we saved this one for last! Definitely worth the visit!

5. Tennessee Shine Company - Pigeon Forge

3435 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-5501 +1 865-366-3204 [email protected] http://tnshineco.com
Excellent
92%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 511 reviews

Tennessee Shine Company - Pigeon Forge

We use family recipes and a tradition of small-batch distilling to give our Moonshine and Whiskey the same attention to detail as our ancestors. Visit our four locations! Pigeon Forge, Wears Valley, Gatlinburg and Sevierville & Moonshine Tour.

Reviewed By virginiat109

I was on a mission to find some little mini moonshine jars for friend back at home. I prefer the minis until I can find one I like (not big in the tastings) and they make good little bring home gifts! Well, after 2 distilleries and many gift shops later, I found this little slice of heaven. Got 6 minis in all of the different flavors I thought I’d like (they offer the mini version of almost all of their flavors). And along the way, I ran into their jelly candles and gel melts (think wax melts but in jello form ????) and oohhweee do they smell AMAZING! You really can’t beat the price in this little “off the path” shop! I think I paid around $6.50 for the mini moonshines and they had a buy 5 get 1. And the bigger jars are $25. They also offer many more flavors than you main distillery joints. I’m talking cotton candy, pina colada, banana pudding, orange creamsicle, and SOOO many more. And that’s just the moonshine... they also offer many flavors of dark whiskey and wine as well. If you’re in the area and looking for some good, different moonshine, I’d stop in for a quick visit. They also offer free tastings in case you’re not sure on what to get. Stop in, you won’t regret it!

6. Rocky Top Mountain Coaster

2940 Veterans Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-3180 +1 865-453-0033 [email protected] http://rockytopcoaster.com/
Excellent
92%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 780 reviews

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster

Welcome to Rocky Top Mountain Coaster, the longest coaster in East Tennessee! Join us for over nine minutes of twists, turns, tunnels, and even some unexpected surprises along the way. Whether you have a need for speed, or prefer a more relaxing coaster experience, RTMC has something for everyone. Bring your entire family for an unforgettable experience.

Reviewed By tripkdl - Nacogdoches, United States

This was such a fun mountain roller coaster! I was surprised at how smooth it was considering it was a mountain coaster. I loved the fact you could slow it dow. If you wanted. Great fun for all!

7. Main Event Theater

2828 Parkway Suite 15, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-3353 +1 865-366-5963 [email protected] http://www.travisjamestribute.com
Excellent
97%
Good
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5.0 based on 316 reviews

Main Event Theater

An intimate theater in the heart of the smokies in Pigeon Forge, TN offering "A Salute to Elvis" at 2pm and A Tribute to Conway Twitty at 7:30 every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday And Saturday. We are located at 2828 Parkway Ste 15 Pigeon Forge. )Stoplight # 4, then up the hill and turn right).

Reviewed By rons89vette - Glen Rock, United States

One of the best shows ever, a little skeptical at first sighting, off beaten path , in back of parking lot with couple block buildings, first impressions where, what the hell did we get into, gut once we entered inside office talked to owner about show, we realized , we’re here now n let’s enjoy the show, it’s a small theater, with old movie seats in couple rows, we sat up front center stage, after awhile a small bus group came in to see show, it was really great show very personal, would definitely do it again soon , as they say don’t judge book by it’s cover, glad we stuck in there, we found a little gem , Elvis is great entertainer....

8. Junction 35 Spirits

2655 Teaster Ln Suite 280, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-3283 +1 865-365-1019 [email protected] http://www.junction35spirits.com
Excellent
93%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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5.0 based on 414 reviews

Junction 35 Spirits

Straight from the hills of The Smoky Mountains, Junction 35 Spirits is bringing a long time family tradition to the public. Our rich local history of making and running spirits diverging with our Master Distiller has brought together a taste like no other. Just like the railroad, Junction 35 Spirits will deliver the very best products nationwide starting the Summer of 2019.

Reviewed By lauradZ2908WW

Have been here a number of times, have had Bree as our waitress twice and she is the bomb!! Very attentive, makes the absolute best drinks, she recommended the lady in red with rye whiskey and it is amazing, won’t have it any other way now! She also made No. 35 and again delicious!! Food is always tasty and I always recommend this restaurant/bar to all my friends and family who come to visit Tn! So happy they opened! This is an absolute must stop for food and drink!

9. The Comedy Barn

2775 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-3214 +1 865-428-5222 [email protected] http://www.comedybarn.com
Excellent
75%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,300 reviews

The Comedy Barn

The Comedy Barn Theater, located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee , is the award winning family comedy variety show in the Smokey Mountains. Our show features magicians, fire-eaters, jugglers, ventriloquists, clean family comedians, live country and gospel music as well as barn yard animals. The Comedy Barn in Pigeon Forge offers clean comedy for an enjoyable evening of family fun. You'll laugh until you can't laugh anymore. Winner of Funniest Show award for 10 straight years!

Reviewed By nikki101981 - Jacksonville, United States

This was our third trip to the barn and it has yet to disappoint!!! Great family fun with clean humor that is funny for all ages! One of my favorite places to visit!!!!

10. Country Tonite Theatre

129 Showplace Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-4978 +1 877-920-5327 [email protected] http://www.countrytonitepf.com/
Excellent
74%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,287 reviews

Country Tonite Theatre

Repeatedly voted the “#1 Show in the Smokies Year after year”! No matter your age, Country Tonite is THE SHOW you’re going to love! Experience this two-hour powerhouse production that features the best singers, dancers and musicians in the business. There is a variety of performances, not just country! You'll enjoy sidesplitting comedy acts, youth performers, bluegrass and moving gospel and patriotic songs that pay tribute to the veterans serving our great country every single day. More songs, more talent, more energy, and more fun. More memories for you and your family. With all this and Country Tonite being the most award winning show in the Smokies, it’s not hard to see why you just can’t miss this Pigeon Forge show! The 1,500 seat multi-million dollar theatre is located on the parkway in Pigeon Forge and is a equipped with state-of the art sound and lighting. Plus there are two giant video screens! .

Reviewed By Tina6840

If you love country music this show won't disappoint you. It is a great mix of new, classic and a cute production of country music from movies.The dancers are great and fun to watch, band is top notch and to top it off there is a young boy and girl that is adorable. It is 2 hours long with a 15 min. Intermission,just a really great show, we all enjoyed it.

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