With temperatures that often rise into the 80s and 90s accompanied by 90 percent humidity levels, the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg water holes offer a pleasant retreat during the hot summer months. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is a great place to start when looking for the perfect spot...
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Friday, May 31, 2013
Get Wet, Best Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Water Spots
Food and Fun: Best Dinner Shows in Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge, TN is known for providing lots of fun and entertainment for the whole family. One of the best ways to spend an evening is at one of these fabulous and family-friendly dinner shows in Pigeon Forge.
Lumberjack Feud
Lumberjack Feud is one of the craziest and most exciting shows in...
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Have a Slice, Top Pizza Restaurants in Pigeon Forge
Nothing says family-friendly like the pizza restaurants in Pigeon Forge. These restaurants in Pigeon Forge serve up great eats as they continue to grow in popularity. You can choose to dine in, or take it back to you cabin, either way pizza is the best way to spend a meal with your family.
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Burgers; These Restaurants in Pigeon Forge Pay A Mouth-Watering Tribute to This American Classic
J.T. Hannah’s Kitchen
J.T. Hannah’s is a quaint restaurant in Pigeon Forge offers a cozy feel with wood paneled walls and comfy booths. If you have a large appetite, they have some large burgers. The “Killin Me” Burger has twice the meat and twice the cheese. You will not be disappointed, or hungry, after visiting this restaurant in Pigeon Forge.
Mel’s Classic Diner
Step back into the 1950s at this classic restaurant in Pigeon Forge for a great burger. Pick out a booth, and wander around the dinner to see all the photographs of famous people who have visited Mel’s over the years. While listening to the golden oldies on the jukebox, try an Ottis’ Onion Cheeseburger or a Marilyn’s Mushroom Cheeseburger.
T.G.I. Friday’s
This chain restaurant in Pigeon Forge offers a large selection of American bar food. It has a casual atmosphere perfect for the entire family. Here you can choose between such great burgers as a New York Cheddar and Bacon burger and a Jack Daniel’s burger.
Smoky Mountain Brewery
This working microbrewery features numerous televisions so you never have to miss a moment of your favorite sporting event. The casual atmosphere at this restaurant in Pigeon Forge offers the perfect place to relax and have a Brewery Burger or an Ole’ Smoky Burger.
Blue Moose Burgers and Wings
The Blue Moose is a local sports bar in Pigeon Forge. With a fun filled atmosphere it is a great place to kick back and enjoy some time with friends. They offer a wide range of burgers including a vegetarian burger.
Friendly Falls Food & Stuff
At Friendly Falls restaurant in Pigeon Forge, you get burgers and a view. Set in a rural area, this restaurant feels a little rustic and has a great view of a waterfall. They offer outdoor seating in a specially designed area close to the waterfall where guest can enjoy the view and listen to the soothing sounds of running water.
Iron Boar Saloon
If you have a passion for burgers and motorcycles, then the Iron Boar Saloon may be just the place for you. This burger joint is geared towards a more mature crowd with high tables and bar stool chairs. Treat yourself to a Big Al’s Chili Size that is a burger with chili and two kinds of cheese. You won’t leave hungry after visiting this restaurant in Pigeon Forge.
Happy Days Diner
This pretty little pink and blue restaurant in Pigeon Forge styles itself after a diner from the 1950s with all the cute touches. They offer a wide range of treats to remind you of what diners used to be like with burgers and milkshakes. So sit back in a booth and enjoy a burger while music plays from the large jukebox.
Burgers; These Restaurants in Pigeon Forge Pay A Mouth-Watering Tribute to This American Classic
Apple Barn in Pigeon Forge: A Piece of Homemade History
Apple Barn in Pigeon Forge’s general store offers numerous delights ranging from a variety of butters and jellies made from apples and other locally grown fruit to honeys, sauces, syrups and condiments. The store also offers a wide selection of mixes for everything from fritters to pancakes. Visitors find smoked hams, old-fashioned candy sticks and taffy. Also evolving around the popular fruit, the store features a variety of gifts, home décor and souvenirs featuring an apple theme.
Located in a historic 1910 barn, the Apple Barn in Pigeon Forge’s Winery hand makes many different selections of wine from locally grown apples, grapes, peaches, strawberries and other fruit. The facility welcomes visitors daily to enjoy samples while learning about the winemaking process through a video tour. The venue also features a cider bar. An onsite gift shop sells the various wine selections in addition to wine accessories and souvenirs.
Candy Shop
The Candy Apple & Chocolate Factory remains a delight for anyone with a sweet tooth and has delicious homemade candy apples and a nice selection of chocolate confections. Watch the crafters make the treats through large glass windows while choosing divinity, fudge, taffy or turtles. The Creamery and ice cream shop hand churns apple infused ice cream and many other flavors ranging from chocolate to blackberry. The facility also offers various freshly baked goods. Relax in the ambience of the old-fashioned ice cream parlor while indulging on a cone or sundae.
Apple Barn in Pigeon Forge’s Restaurants
Enter the doors of the Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant and Grill to the aromas of a country kitchen. The facility makes their own versions of apple butter, apple fritters and apple juleps, which they happily serve with each meal. The restaurant and grill offer breakfast, lunch and dinner with the likes of southern fried chicken, chicken pot pie and chicken and dumplings on the menu. Or, try some down home fried catfish, a traditional turkey dinner or shrimp and grits. Besides the authentic country charm, many claim guests will not find better meals anywhere else.
A bottle of wine from Apple Barn in Pigeon Forge’s winery, or a warm apple pie are the perfect accessories for any evening spent relaxing in a Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge cabin. To reserve your cabin, give us a call at 1-800-705-6346, and start planning your summer Smoky Mountain Vacation today.
Originally posted by Thomas Greene on Bear Camp Cabins Local Area Information
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Start Your Engines: 2013 All Chevy Supernationals Car Show in Pigeon Forge
Get ready car fans, summer is the season for car shows in Pigeon Forge, and organizers are gearing up for a big one! Featuring all GM and Chevrolet vehicles, the 2013 All Chevy Supernationals is a huge car show in Pigeon Forge. Vehicles will range in age from classics to modified cars recent...
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Things You Wouldn"t Expect to See in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge
While you are planning your Smoky Mountain vacation, make sure you have enough time to visit all of these things you wouldn’t expect to see in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge!
An Upside Down House
Are you looking for fun activities and things to do in Pigeon Forge? Look no further! WonderWorks is...
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Top 10 Best Souvenir Shops in Pigeon Forge
When you’re visiting the Smoky Mountains, make sure you spend some time exploring the fantastic shops in Pigeon Forge for souvenirs. Here are the best specialty shops in Pigeon Forge that offer their visitors a truly unique shopping experience.
Handmade Adventures
Handmade...
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Great American Summer at Dollywood
The summer of 2013 promises to be an exciting one in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee as Dollywood celebrates The Great American Summer from June 22 through August 4. Extended hours at the park, nightly fireworks displays and a lot of activities for family members of all ages are just a few of the...
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Best Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge Breakfast Restaurants
Are you looking for a Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge breakfast restaurant? We have created a great list of the best places to eat breakfast in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
Pancake Pantry
Pancake Pantry restaurant is located in Gatlinburg and is one of the most popular breakfast restaurants in the area. This Gatlinburg pancake house offers 24 different flavors of pancakes as well as other breakfast favorites such as eggs, omelettes, ham, bacon, and sausage. Pancake batters and syrups are made with fresh ingredients in the Pancake Pantry kitchen. Pancake Pantry usually appears very busy, but wait times are never too long; the staff are friendly and helpful in getting every guest seated quickly. Coffee is served while guests wait for a table!
Little House of Pancakes
Little House of Pancakes is also a Gatlinburg restaurant. Little House of Pancakes offers daily specials and welcomes large busses and groups. Little House of Pancakes makes their own, homemade syrup and has many breakfast combinations available. For those of you who don’t care for breakfast foods, Little House of Pancakes serves lunch from open to close as well! So, this Gatlinburg restaurant has a little something for everyone!
Log Cabin Pancake House
Located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, Log Cabin Pancake House offers traditional breakfast favorites, including all-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy. Log Cabin Pancake House has many different flavors of pancakes and waffles. French toast and omelettes are also specialties at this Pigeon Forge breakfast restaurant. You can’t go wrong with a meal at Log Cabin Pancake House!
Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin![Flapjack]()
With locations in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin has a variety of
breakfast options. Their Campfire Skillets and Elkmont Breakfast Platters are popular menu selections. Their Sticky Bun pancakes are unique and delicious. This Pigeon Forge breakfast restaurant serves other favorites such as omelettes, waffles, and breakfast sandwiches. The large variety of breakfast choices makes it difficult to choose an item, but Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin is definitely a great Pigeon Forge restaurant breakfast location!
Smoky Mountain Pancake House
Smoky Mountain Pancake House is a Pigeon Forge breakfast restaurant that serves Southern breakfast items as well as some unique meals. Some unique items at Smoky Mountain Pancake House are the Pork Tenderloin Breakfast Special and the Reese’s Peanut Butter Pancakes! They serve specialty omelettes and breakfast sandwiches, too!
After visiting a Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge breakfast restaurant, join us for a White Water Rafting adventure! It is simple to make reservations online, or you can contact us at 1-800-771-7238 to book your adventure with one of our friendly reservationists!
Best Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge Breakfast Restaurants
Best Places for RV Camping in Pigeon Forge
Pine Mountain RV Park by the Creek
Pine Mountain is one of the newest RV camping in Pigeon Forge locations, and offers guests up to 50 amps of power, free WiFi, cable television, water and sewer hookup and a pool. Open year round, Pine Mountain also has a Camp Store conveniently located on their property for any last minute items you and your family might need. Want the feel of RV camping in Pigeon Forge, but don’t have a RV? Pine Mountain RV Park also has two fully-equipped Pigeon Forge cabins for guests to choose from. These cabins include two bedrooms, stainless steel appliances, flat screen televisions, a picnic area and charcoal grills.
Foothills RV Park
Foothills RV Park and Cabins is conveniently located near popular attractions in Pigeon Forge. This RV camping in Pigeon Forge is just a mile away from the entrance of Dollywood, fives miles away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and a short trolley ride away from great shopping in Pigeon Forge like Tanger Outlet Center. All the campsites at Foothills RV Park are paved and include water and sewer hookups, cable tv, free WiFi and access to the swimming pool and laundry area.
Up the Creek RV Camp
Up the Creek RV Camp is one of the premier RV camping in Pigeon Forge locations. Tucked between Cove Creek and Walden Creek, Up the Creek has 34 spacious campsites for guests to choose from. Each campsite has full hookups ranging from 30 to 50 amps, a large concrete patio, picnic table and fire pit. Up The Creek also offers guests RV camping in Pigeon Forge access to three acres of open space, perfect for family gatherings, pick up sporting games and picnics. Up the Creek RV Camp is a pet-friendly RV camping in Pigeon Forge location.
Pigeon Forge KOA Kampground
Pigeon Forge KOA Kampground has spot for anyone looking for RV camping in Pigeon Forge. Campers can choose from a shaded, grassy or riverside location. And any combination of the three. Their rv camping in Pigeon Forge sites are full-hookup compatible, and in some cases include cable television access. For campers wanting a more rustic experience, Pigeon Forge KOA offers tent sites as well. Those choosing rv camping in Pigeon Forge at KOA Kampground will enjoy amenities like free high-speed WiFi, a fitness center, hot showers, a souvenir shop and laundry facilities. There is also a playground, hot tub and heated pool on the campgrounds.
After you’ve settled in to your RV camping in Pigeon Forge spot, come visit up for a whitewater rafting in Pigeon Forge adventure. Our experienced guides will take you and your family down the Little Pigeon River to create a Smoky Mountain vacation you will never forget!
Best Places for RV Camping in Pigeon Forge
Monday, May 27, 2013
What to Bring When Viewing the Elkmont Fireflies
It’s almost that time of year again, to see the synchronized fireflies at Elkmont. Truly one of the natural wonders of the world, the Elkmont fireflies are one of two groups of synchronized fireflies in the world. The other group is in Southeast Asia. This year’s viewing of the Elkmont...
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Places to Eat at The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge
The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge is a unique attraction in the Smoky Mountains. The Old Mill area is a piece of history that showcases an appreciation for the pioneer days of the Smoky Mountains. Every year, The Old Mill area attracts thousands of visitors. The Southern food items served at The Old...
Places to Eat at The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge
Places to Shop at The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge
Today, The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is currently one of the most photographed mills in the country. While searching for things to do in Pigeon Forge, the shops at The Old Mill have something for everyone. From the candy kitchen to the...
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Top Five Family-Friendly Things to do in Pigeon Forge
Five Oaks Riding Stables
You can’t think about things to do in Pigeon Forge without mentioning horseback riding. A time honored tradition since the pioneering days, Five Oaks Riding Stables offers guests a premier horseback riding adventure for any experience level. Their fleet of over 60...
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Top Five Family-Friendly Things to do in Pigeon Forge
Five Oaks Riding Stables
You can’t think about things to do in Pigeon Forge without mentioning horseback riding. A time honored tradition since the pioneering days, Five Oaks Riding Stables offers guests a premier horseback riding adventure for any experience level. Their fleet of over 60...
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
What To Know Before You Go To Dollywood
If you are staying in or near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Dollywood is a must-see attraction. The amusement park is very family oriented, and has a variety of rides, shops, shops, and dinning options for the entire family from the youngest to the oldest. If you can visit in spring or fall, before...
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
T. Graham Brown and Jimmy Fortune Concert in Pigeon Forge
From rolling in the aisles comedy skits to powerful gospel, classic country hits, and dynamic dancing, this multimillion dollar theater Country Tonite delivers spectacular shows sure to create fun, everlasting memories. Speaking of spectacular shows, two great artists, T. Graham Brown and Jimmy...
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Monday, May 13, 2013
New Expansion At Tanger Five Oaks Outlet Stores In Severville TN
Most people who love to shop can’t resist the temptation of the Tanger Five Oaks Outlet Stores in Sevierville TN. With shops featuring some of the biggest designer names in fashion, it’s not too surprising that people come from all over the region to shop, eat and relax at Tanger. However,...
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
The Best Campgrounds in the Great Smoky Mountains
The flowers are blooming, and temperatures are on the rise. Camping season is here, and it’s time to slip into your hiking boots and pack the car with sleeping bags, tents and coolers. The Great Smoky Mountains, the mountain range lining the Tennessee and North Carolina Border, are home to...
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Friday, May 10, 2013
Suit Up And Ride RiverRush At Dollywood Splash Country New Ride 2013
Opening Saturday May 11th with the new addition, RiverRush Dollywood’s Splash Country new ride 2013 is Tennessee’s first water coaster and will give you a thrilling ride with a splash! RiverRush will take you on twists, turns, and multiple drops with hydromagnetic technology it is...
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
Classic Car Show In Pigeon Forge TN June 7-9
People come from around the world for the Classic Car Show in Pigeon Forge TN. This year it is being held from June seventh to the ninth. This is the car enthusiast’s dream. Classic cars, trucks, and hot rods are on display, featuring Pontiacs. This car show is one of the country’s largest....
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Top 10 Favorite Things to Do With Kids in the Smoky Mountains for the 2013 Season
Top 10 Things To Do with Kids in the Smoky Mountains
The Great Smoky Mountains draw visitors from near and far. The area is filled with natural wonders and man-made delights that thrill kids and kids-at-heart. Families can have fun and affordable vacations any time of the year when they visit...
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie, & Sammy Kershaw Concert In Pigeon Forge TN
If you’re an avid country music fan, then you won’t want to miss this country blow-out featuring three of country’s most popular male singers–Aaron Tippin, Joe Diffie, and Sammy Kershaw concert in Pigeon Forge TN! These three wildly popular and well-known male...
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The 2013 F-100 Supernationals Truck Show Experience
From May 16 to 18, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee will be the home for the exciting 2013 F-100 Supernationals Truck Show and All-Ford Show. This year’s title sponsor is Dennis Carpenter of Ford Restoration Parts, who has been part of the Show for more than 30 years. As always, the F-100...
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