pigeon forge, tennessee

Pigeon Forge Tennessee is the perfect family and group vacation destination that combines the best of the Great Smoky Mountains scenery and experience with the best in amusements and attractions for vacationers of all ages.

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee was founded as an agricultural village with an iron works and forge near the banks of the Little Pigeon River. The Little Pigeon River was named for the now extinct Passenger Pigeon, which made the area a major stop along its migratory route in order to feed on the acorns, beechnuts, chestnuts, various fruits, grains and insects found along the river.

Bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Little Pigeon River in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee offers a picturesque mountain view backdrop for the dozens of family-oriented activities. Some of the most popular activities include go cart riding and putt putt miniature golf. Many miniature golf courses and go cart tracks can be toured by guests of Eden Crest Vacation Rentals within just a few minutes of their Pigeon Forge cabin and chalet rentals.

Pigeon Forge also hosts the regions number one theme park, Dollywood, the most-visited attraction in the state of Tennessee. Dozens of rides and other attractions, restaurants, shops, and musical shows line the tree shaded lanes of this country-themed park. And in terms of musical shows, there’s nothing quite like Dolly’s Dixie Stampede dinner theater, with its live horseback action, inspirational music, and fabulous meals served during the festivities.

Also close by are numerous "on the water" opportunities for canoe trips, tubing, and whitewater rafting. From the placid and pleasant Little Pigeon and Nantahala Rivers to the easy family stream the Big Pigeon River to the full Class IV Ocoee River, all sorts of river excursions are convenient to guests staying in Eden Crest vacation cabins .

Pigeon Forge Tennessee is also home to several enjoyable horseback riding stables, each with extensive private trails for riding for the whole family. Fly fishing and lake fishing are great attractions in the Pigeon Forge area, with stocked trout streams and ponds, and large lakes in the area as well. Nearby Chilhowee and Fontana Lakes are known for huge lake trout, and Douglas Lake is known for large mouth bass, crappie and catfish.

Bicycle rentals are popular and abundant, and the Pigeon Forge area is great to tour on bike.

For those who are bit more adventurous, all terrain vehicle rentals are available. Trails go up through steep mountain trails, and offer challenging navigations of rough terrain.

When your group tires of all the enjoyment, dozens of Pigeon Forge restaurants beckon with menus ranging from convenience foods to full sit down dinners. And for guests staying in Eden Crest vacation cabins, in-cabin catering and concierge services await.

Shopping is a huge attraction in Pigeon Forge. With hundreds of factory outlet stores, Pigeon Forge is fast becoming a shopping capital of the region.

Other musical shows line the main Parkway of Pigeon Forge and range from nostalgia themes to country and gospel. Pigeon Forge actually claims to be the capital for gospel music in the south.

Pigeon Forge has its own entrance to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park via the Parkway. A Park bypass around Gatlinburg offers several parking areas with spectacular views overlooking Gatlinburg and the mountains, just a few minutes from down town Pigeon Forge.