The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (TN)

November 27, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

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. Smoky Mountain Cat House

3327 Old Mill St, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-3414 +1 865-428-6133 [email protected] http://smokymountaincathouse.com
Excellent
87%
Good
10%
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5.0 based on 357 reviews

Smoky Mountain Cat House

Reviewed By jennybC9780ZF

By far one of the coolest stores I have been to. If you love cats then this store is for you. Absolutely adorable kitty themed items from toys to jewelry to purses, clothes and slippers, books, treats, and Knick knacks. One of the best places in Pigeon Forge.

2. Parrot Mountain & Gardens

1471 McCarter Hollow Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37862-7248 +1 865-774-1749 http://parrotmountainandgardens.com
Excellent
85%
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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!!

3. Smoky Mountain Ziplines

Excellent
95%
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5.0 based on 2,575 reviews

Smoky Mountain Ziplines

Located only a mile and a half off the Pigeon Forge parkway, Smoky Mountain Ziplines offers the newest canopy tour in the Great Smoky Mountains area with the same experienced and lovable crew you've enjoyed zipping with in years past. We finally have our brand new course open that we've been promising our loyal guests for the last year. Its a two hour adventure across 4200' of cable including one 30' tall controlled descent, free canned drinks, and the highest trained and funniest zipline guides in the Pigeon Forge area. Guests start the tour riding to the top of our mountain in our M35a3 military trucks. Once at the top of the mountain they’re given s short instructional on how to ride our ziplines. The friendly nature of our course starts riders with a gentle beginning line before reaching heights well over the treetops and offering some of the best views in town. A couple of lines in we also send guests down our brand new controlled descent on our Deus Device letting them freestyle down thirty feet between platform decks. From there its off to our massive new tower for a truly one of a kind view of Mt. Leconte on sunny days. Line four is our longest zip of 800' before returning you to our fully immersive tree platforms for a real canopy experience. Our fully trained and safety conscious guides are with you the whole way handling all of the hooking, unhooking, and thanks to our brand new brake system even the braking. Call us today! We're ready and willing to take your family's mountain adventure to brand new heights. The canopy tour is perfect for first time zippers as well as experienced thrill seekers. Once the 2 hour canopy tour is over, you can enjoy complimentary canned beverages at our base camp as well as a chance to view your group's reasonably priced photos. Smoky Mountain Ziplines is sure to provide your family with a once in a lifetime experience!

4. Alewine Pottery

131 Island Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-5283 +1 865-804-9990 http://alewinepottery.net/pages/visit-our-shops
Excellent
84%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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5.0 based on 164 reviews

Alewine Pottery

Reviewed By PatsyWatsy3 - Madison, United States

Very nice pottery place with a nice assortment of items. I purchased two of the soup bowls with handles. Can’t wait to have a bowl of chili in them!

5. Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton

167 East Wears Valley Road Suite 17, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-4977 +1 865-428-8900 [email protected] http://www.redskeltoncomedyshow.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 640 reviews

Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton

Red Skelton Tribute Theater in Pigeon Forge is home for the only authorized impersonator by the Red Skelton Estate - Brian Hoffman with his incredible Tribute to Red Skelton. The award winning nostalgic trip down memory lane has Brian Hoffman re-creating several characters including Freddie the Freeloader and Clem Kadiddlehopper, just to name a few. Mr. Hoffman's meticulous study of Red Skelton proudly shows through as he performs the one man skits and precise pantomimes. Add a little splash of "Guzzlers Gin" along with Gertrude and Heathcliff, the two seagulls and you have a show sure to please audiences of all ages. The heartfelt endearing ending will have you laughing and crying at the same time. For "Baby Boomers", this Smoky Mountain show is a "Must See"

Reviewed By Traveler653441

Red Skelton is truly memorialized by Brian Hoffman with Hoffman's talent in capturing the essence of Red's life and performances. Hoffman intertwines facts about Red's life and career as he beautifully portrays the jokes, the skits, and the characters of Freddie the Freeloader and Clem Kadiddlehopper. He interacts with the crowd and takes the audience into his performance. He thanked personally each military veteran and first responders and greeted individuals both before and after the show. Of course he did Mr. Skelton's "Pledge of Allegiance," a moving tribute to Red and a welcome reminder to all of us. This show, filled with laughter and enjoyment, will awaken your memories of earlier times.

6. Smoky Mountain Jeep Rentals

Excellent
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5.0 based on 445 reviews

Smoky Mountain Jeep Rentals

At Smoky Mountain Jeep Rentals, our jeeps aren't good...They are the best! With premium Jeep Wrangler's featuring new year models as well as fully loaded and lifted options, you will soon find out why we are the best Jeep Rental company this side of the Mississippi. You may have been to the Smokies before, but if you haven't rolled the windows down, let the soft top back, and cruised through the national park in a Jeep Wrangler, you are simply letting the best in life get by!

7. Kryptology Escape Rooms

3784 Parkway Suite 102, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-3814 +1 865-366-1796 [email protected] http://kryptology.us
Excellent
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Good
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5.0 based on 430 reviews

Kryptology Escape Rooms

Escape games are a fun, challenging, and exciting way to spend time with friends and family. Your group of up to eight people is locked in a room and given 60 minutes to escape. Follow the clues, answer the riddles, and solve the puzzles to find your way out. All of our rooms are family-friendly and safe for younger children. Each room has a unique theme.

8. 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
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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!

9. Conway Twitty Tribute by Travis James

2828 Parkway Suite 15, Main Event Theater, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-3353 +1 865-366-5953 [email protected] http://www.travisjamestribute.com
Excellent
95%
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5.0 based on 925 reviews

Conway Twitty Tribute by Travis James

Travis James is nationally recognized as the #1 Conway Twitty Tribute Artist in the industry. Just close your eyes and drift away as Conway is reincarnated. Those classic country hits just start to magically come to life right befor your eyes. It's breath taking to say the least when you sit back and get carried away to a time when Conway dominated the charts with his 55 # 1 hits. No artist to date has been able to capture the unique voice of the legends like Trais James.

Reviewed By garyk473

I live in East TN and have been to every theater there. I have seen them all. I stumbled on the Twitty show by accident-I needed to use up a free hotel night before the coupon expired and ended up in Pigeon Forge-My wife & I are extremely fortunate to have be in the audience January 9 for Travis James's stunning performance of Twitty, Neil Diamond Johnny Cash and many other greats-Even Prince. All his impressions were good but some where out of this world Great. More importantly Travis captivated the audience & I assure you everyone was Entertained beyond any expectation !!! Note this theater lacks the glitter and fancy stuff the other Pigeon Forge theaters have but the seats are very comfortable & Travis will get you up for dancing-trust me it is FUN !! Many in the audience are return customers & my wife & I will certainly be back. Travis is the best entertainer around, so very professional and warm. You will love him!

10. Goats on the Roof

1341 Wears Valley Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-7713 +1 865-366-7139 http://www.goatsontheroofofthesmokies.com
Excellent
65%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 882 reviews

Goats on the Roof

Goats On The Roof Of The Smokies is a unique Pigeon Forge attraction for the whole family.Feed our goats, buy the T-shirt or mine for precious stones.

Reviewed By dbhays3now - Sevierville, United States

This gem is good for the whole family, while the kids are feeding the goats and watching them climb to the roof, Mom can shop in the Unique Gift shop! The kids can ride the coaster and there is a great snack bar with burgers, hot dogs, candy and more!

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