Pigeon Forge is also near to the Great Smoky Mountains and is worth a trip to. Again, if you stay in Townsend, Tennessee, getting to Pigeon Forge will only take you about 20-30 minutes and the drive there is magnificent. If you are a shopaholic, Pigeon Forge is defintely a must. Since shopping isn’t an integral part of my ideal family vacation, I personally have not spent much time checking out the shops.
If you have an adventurous spirit, there are also a number of attractions at Pigeon Forge that you might enjoy. Whitewater Rafting is available, but I haven’t been able to take advantage of this attraction yet. The first time I visited the Smokies, it was with a 4 and 6 year old, which meant the youngest was too young. The next time we went, we had the twins and they were 2 at the time. On our upcoming trip in October, the kids will be old enough, but I am not certain October will be a good time for being in the water at the Smokies. Alas….this is one attraction that has remained elusive for my family. One day, I hope to be able to do this one!
If you like driving go-karts, Pigeon Forge is definitely worth a visit. We enjoyed a visit to the NASCAR Speedpark, where you can not only race go-karts but take a look at some great NASCAR memorabilia as well. If you enjoy racing, you might also want to check out the Hwy 411 Motor Speedway. I personally haven’t been to one of these races, but I have heard great things about what it has to offer.
Scenic helicopter rides are also available in Pigeon Forge. I hope to take advantage of one of these trips when we visit the Smokies again in October. I think a view from a copter flying over the Fall colors will be magnificent. One of my boys is deathly afraid of heights, though, and another is not too fond of them either. So, I am not sure if that adventure will happen. If does, I will be sure to post my experience here in a blog!
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