Pigeon Forge
is a fun-filled, family vacation spot near Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There’s something for everyone in Pigeon Forge, starting with miniature golf, go-carts, bumper boats and water slides, music and entertainment ranging from theater, jugglers, magic shows and even Elvis impersonators! Pigeon Forge is home to Dollywood, an entertainment park filled with music and food, rides, mountain crafts demonstrations and much more. Other attractions in Pigeon Forge include the Old Mill, an 1830s gristmill still in operation, and Cade’s Cove. The latter is an 11 mile scenic drive in a peaceful valley around historic log structures and homes that have been preserved and offers visitors a look into the way life was lived in the mountains in the early 1800s. Outdoor activities around Pigeon Forge are abundant and include swimming, fishing, horseback riding, golf, and 800 miles of trails in the Great Smoky Mountains for hiking and exploring. Biking is permitted in Cade’s Cove only. There are dozens of shopping malls and outlets in Pigeon Forge, and fast food and family style restaurants are plentiful in the area. A short drive south of Pigeon Forge takes you to the town of Gatlinburg and its many art galleries, specialty shops, village malls and restaurants.
Surrounding areas: Sevierville, Tennessee (5.1 mi), Gatlinburg, Tennessee (6.2 mi), Wear Valley, Tennessee (7.5 mi), Cobbly Nob, Tennessee (7.9 mi), Douglas Lake, Tennessee (11.6 mi), Townsend, Tennessee (13.5 mi), Dandridge, Tennessee (17.4 mi)
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Pigeon Forge Vacation Rentals
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Pigeon Forge Weather & Climate
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The Great Smoky Mountains, with its%u2019 tracts of old-growth forest and mountain ridges draped in a hazy-blue %u201Csmoky fog%u201D has a climate that varies greatly depending on the season and the elevation. Weather conditions within the National Park can change without notice, so visitors should be prepared for almost anything. Elevations in the park range from 800 feet to over 6,000 feet and topography affects local weather. Temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops. Spring is often unpredictable and summer is hot and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations. Fall has warm days with cool nights and is the driest season. The first frost is usually in late September and winter is generally moderate, but more extreme conditions occur with increasing elevation.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
45°F |
24°F |
3.85 in. |
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| February |
51°F |
27°F |
3.59 in. |
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| March |
60°F |
34°F |
4.32 in. |
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| April |
69°F |
42°F |
3.65 in. |
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| May |
77°F |
52°F |
4.70 in. |
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| June |
84°F |
61°F |
3.99 in. |
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| July |
87°F |
65°F |
4.06 in. |
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| August |
86°F |
63°F |
3.14 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
57°F |
3.19 in. |
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| October |
70°F |
43°F |
2.45 in. |
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| November |
59°F |
34°F |
3.34 in. |
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| December |
49°F |
27°F |
3.75 in. |
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Pigeon Forge Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located about 4 miles northeast of Pigeon Forge in Sevierville, Tennessee, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located approximately 24 miles west of Pigeon Forge in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Moore Murrell airport (MOR) located roughly 28 miles northeast of Pigeon Forge in Morristown, Tennessee, the Greeneville Greene County Municipal airport (GCY) located around 50 miles northeast of Pigeon Forge in Greeneville, Tennessee, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located about 62 miles southeast of Pigeon Forge in Asheville, North Carolina, and finally the Scott Municipal airport (SCX) located approximately 73 miles northwest of Pigeon Forge in Oneida, Tennessee.
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Pigeon Forge Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 5.1 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 26.2 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 26.2 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 32.4 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 114.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course | Pigeon Forge | TN | | | | Eagles Landing Golf Club | Sevierville | TN | 4.6 mi. | | | Bays Mountain Golf Course | Seymour | TN | 11.0 mi. | | | River Islands Golf Club | Kodak | TN | 12.6 mi. | | | Laurel Valley Country Club | Townsend | TN | 13.5 mi. | | | Dandridge Golf & Country Club | Dandridge | TN | 17.3 mi. | | | Egwani Farms Golf Course | Rockford | TN | 21.2 mi. | | | Lost Creek Golf Club | New Market | TN | 21.2 mi. | | | Pine Lakes Golf Club | Rockford | TN | 21.2 mi. | | | Patriot Hills Golf Club | Jefferson City | TN | 22.7 mi. | | | Golf Club | Maryville | TN | 23.0 mi. | | | Lambert Acres Golf Club | Maryville | TN | 23.0 mi. | | | Royal Oaks Country Club | Maryville | TN | 23.0 mi. | | | Baneberry Golf & Resort | Baneberry | TN | 24.0 mi. | | | Knoxville Golf Course | Knoxville | TN | 24.5 mi. | | | Three Ridges Golf Course | Knoxville | TN | 24.5 mi. | | | Whittle Springs Golf Course | Knoxville | TN | 24.5 mi. | | | Willow Creek Golf Club | Knoxville | TN | 24.5 mi. | | | White Pine Golf Club | White Pine | TN | 26.5 mi. | | | Smoky Mountain Country Club | Whittier | NC | 27.7 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 32.4 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 55.9 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 57.0 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 98.1 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 98.1 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 100.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Panther Creek State Park | | TN | 30.2 mi. | | | Big Ridge State Park | | TN | 36.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| East Tennessee Discovery Center | Knoxville | TN | 23.1 mi. | (Science) | | Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture | Knoxville | TN | 23.1 mi. | (Art) | | Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville | TN | 23.1 mi. | (Art) | | East Tennessee Historical Society Museum | Knoxville | TN | 23.1 mi. | (History) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 33.6 mi. | (History) | | Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 40.6 mi. | (History) | | American Museum of Science and Energy | Oak Ridge | TN | 42.3 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 23.1 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 58.3 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 92.7 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 111.2 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 111.2 mi. | |
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