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Things to see in Pigeon Forge (United States): 33 places and when to go
Pigeon Forge is a town in United States, and this site lists 33 places in and around it, mainly With kids (11), Food and drink (8), Hiking (7). The best known are Dollywood, Alcatraz East and Laurel Falls Trail. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 35.7871, -83.57
- Places
- 33 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (11) · Food and drink (8) · Hiking (7) · Museums and art (5) · Wildlife (2) · History (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 785 km as the crow flies
What to see in Pigeon Forge
The places in and around Pigeon Forge, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- DollywoodTheme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, USA3.6 km
- Alcatraz EastCrime museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee1.6 km
- Laurel Falls TrailHiking trail in Tennessee, United States12 km
- Museum of South Texas HistoryNon-profit organization in the USA1,747 km
- Museum of Salt and Pepper ShakersMuseum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, U.S10.0 km
- Walker Sisters PlaceA.k.a. King-Walker Place, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, listed on the NRHP in Sevier County, Tennessee12 km
- Chasing Rainbows MuseumMuseum at Dollywood3.3 km
- Dollywood's Splash CountryWater park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee4.2 km
- Smoky Mountain Alpine CoasterLongest mountain coaster in US2.5 km
- Edinburg MillMuseum557 km
- Amazing GraceMountains · Hiking9.4 km
- AnakeestaWith kids10 km
- Apple Barn Dessert Wine ShoppeWinery4.5 km
- Baskins Creek TrailHiking14 km
- American black bearSpecies of bear9.4 km
- Cove Mountain TrailHiking10 km
- Crave Golf ClubWith kids1.2 km
- Elkmont WineryWinery9.6 km
- Fighting Creek Nature TrailHiking12 km
- Fun StopWith kids1.2 km
- Gatlinburg WineryWinery9.7 km
- Heavenly Heart Farm & Mini Petting ZooWith kids · Wildlife552 km
- Hickory Flats Quiet WalkwayHiking12 km
- Little Greenbrier TrailHiking12 km
And the other 9, by what you come to do:
When to go to Pigeon Forge
The best time to visit Pigeon Forge is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:50
- FebPossible10:42
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:54
- JunBest time14:25
- JulBest time14:12
- AugBest time13:21
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovPossible10:04
- DecPossible9:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. In April, 32 of the 33 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pigeon Forge
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 785 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Cherokee10 places41 km
- Clyde5 places56 km
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee26 places68 km
- Asheville, North Carolina47 places94 km
- Hiawassee11 places101 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pigeon Forge?
The best known: Dollywood, Alcatraz East, Laurel Falls Trail, Museum of South Texas History, Museum of Salt and Pepper Shakers. In all, 33 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pigeon Forge?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35.
How do you get to Pigeon Forge?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 785 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pigeon Forge as the destination and these 33 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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