Activities

We realize that it may be hard to tear yourself away from Together Forever, but there really are other things to do.

Canoeing

Golf

• Eagle's Landing Golf Course
• Gatlinburg Golf Course
• Laurel Valley Golf Course - 865-448-6690
• Patriot Hills Golf Course
• River Islands Golf Course

Hiking
There are many trails to choose from in the national park with all levels of difficulty.

Horseback Riding
Just about a half-mile from the cabin you passed the Lil Ponderosa on the way in where you can go horseback riding and perhaps do some cactch and release fishing.  The state park also has several outfitters.

Restaurants
You will find a large assortment of restaurants along the Parkway in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.  Here are some of our favorites. Calhoun's for great ribs by Light 2A in Pigeon Forge and between Light 8 and 10 in Gatlinburg.  The Chop House in the Tanger Mall offers a terrific 14 oz. pork chop.  And one of our all time favorites Grandmother's Kitchen for some down home country cooking and the  best homemade desserts you will ever find - they say life is uncertain eat dessert first.  Grandma's is located on Wear's Valley Road (US 321) about 4-5 miles west of the Parkway on Light 3.  And just one block down from Light 3 is Mel's Diner for some good old fashioned hamburgers and shakes.

Shopping

• Bells Outlet Mall
• Gatlinburg Mountain Mall
• Red Roof Mall
• Tanger Outlets

Skiing
Visit Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park for skiing, snowboarding, ice skating.

Tubing
For a small fee, you'll be able to float down the river in an inner tube all day long.  There are several outfitters in Townsend, follow Wears Valley Road (US 321 - Light 3) west.

Whitewater Rafting
For the thrill of a lifetime there are several outfitters at Ocoee, Nantahala, and Big Pigeon River.

Ziplines
The newest craze in the Smokies.  Smoky Mountain Ziplines and Canopy Tours is located on your way in,  approximately 1.5 mi. from the cabin.  865-429-9004

Attractions

Dollywood
Pigeon Forge's own, Dolly Parton's amusement park.

Places of Interest

Arts and Crafts Community
Most arts and crafts stores can be found in an eight-mile loop in Gatlinburg known as the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community.  From Light 3 (US 321) head East and follow the signs.   More than 80 studios, galleries and shops offer a little bit of everything, including hand-made pottery, silversmithing, baskets, frameable art, quilts, jewelry, leather, dolls and much more.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The most visited National Park in the United States celebrates is 75th Anniversary in 2009, don't miss out in the celebration.


Pigeon Forge Area Information

    Click on the links for useful area information.

    PigeonForge.com
    MyPigeonForge.com

Important Numbers

• In case of emergency, dial 911.
• Sevier County Ambulance Service: (865) 453-3200
• Pigeon Forge Police Department: (865) 453-9063
• Pigeon Forge Fire Department: (865) 453-4044
• Poison Control Center: (800) 288-9999
• Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center: (865) 429-6100
• Walk-In Medical Clinic: (865) 774-0575
• Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency - Bear Sightings: (800) 332-0900
• Time & Temperature: (865) 453-6171
• Weather: (865) 637-7700
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park: (865) 436-1207
• Pigeon Forge Fun Time Trolley: (865) 453-6444