A local’s guide to best shows in Pigeon Forge Pigeon Forge and its surrounding areas offer some of the best theaters, dinner shows and entertainment in the region. One thing is for sure. Crews around Pigeon Forge, TN know how to put on a show. With so many to choose from, it can be hard to pick just one. Below, we’ve
Readers, let’s get one thing straight. I was not put on this world to carry cargo. There are not many things I dislike more than going to an amusement park and lugging a bunch of stuff around all day. I go to amusement parks to be free and have fun, not to carry luggage. As such, the benefits of a
Whether it’s work, personal or just the general state of things in the world, I find many people – including myself – battling high levels of stress. And so, when vacation time comes for many of us, it’s about relaxation. Maybe it’s a spa day, a quiet afternoon by a mountain stream, or even a day of shopping and fun with
It’s easy to take the Dollywood theme park for granted for those of us who grew up with the beloved amusement park practically in our backyards. This is why, for years, I assumed my affinity for Dollywood was likely more biased than anything else. However, I’ve gotten older and expanded my theme park horizons. I realize there’s much more than a
Before the days of Dollywood as we know it, in 1976, Herschend Family Entertainment purchased what was then Goldrush Junction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Herschends quickly set about recreating their successful Missouri park in the Smokies. Soon, the Pigeon Forge theme park was rebranded as Silver Dollar City and built some of the other park’s most popular elements. This
The future of this abandoned theme park looks bleak as the project continues to hit roadblocks Ghost Town in the Sky, aka Ghost Town Village, is a long-shuttered Wild West-themed amusement park that sat atop a mountain in Maggie Valley, NC. It opened in the early 60s. However, it began stumbling in the 90s as revenue couldn’t support maintenance needs
I was thinking about summer vacations and the best waterparks we’ve visited, which of course, includes Dollywood’s Splash Country. There’s a powerful combination of the summer sun and water attractions that can end a day of family fun early out of simple exhaustion. For example, when John Paul was a toddler and we were at Disney, he was overwhelmed after
You’re on vacation near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the family’s hungry. You’re in the mood for some great food. You pick a restaurant. Maybe it’s not one of the best restaurants in town but it’s still a great place. You go in and sit down and thumb through the menu, and you see it: A food challenge.
Anakeesta vs. Ober Mountain: Which is better? This is one of the most common questions we receive. But as with most things in life, the answer is subjective, so it is not always simple. Let’s take a look at the differences between Anakeesta and Ober Mountain in Tennessee. Anakeesta vs. Ober: The similarities Let’s start with the basics. Why are
A look at The Yard dessert shop in Pigeon Forge It’s not only burgers, escape rooms and zipline roller coasters bringing the boys (and girls) to the yard of Lumberjack Square in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Best known for its crazy creations, The Yard Milkshake Bar is a specialty dessert and ice cream shop that serves (literally) over-the-top shakes and sundaes.