Top Pigeon Forge Holidays

Discover a variety of Tennessee's moonshine and wine distilleries on a half-day tour from Pigeon Forte. Your guide shares the history of moonshine and prohibition, tastings of wine and moonshine, and details about local breweries and distilleries. Visit multiple moonshine distilleries and wineries, that may include Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, Hillside Winery, Smith Creek Moonshine, Mountain Valley Winery, or Tennessee XXX Moonshine.

Experience the legendary music of the Motown era with the Soul of Motown performance at the Grand Majestic Theater in Pigeon Forge. Live performers take the stage to celebrate the music of artists like Sam Cooke, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, and more.

Audience members will be treated to an unforgettable experience as they journey back in time to the days before the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park when the logging industry ruled the area. The show features an “end-of-season” feud between two families whose names were synonymous with the timber business – the Dawsons and the McGraws. World-class lumberjacks represent both families in a variety of thrilling, fast-paced tests of skill and prowess ranging from chopping and axe throwing to tree climbing and log rolling. Guests become part of the experience as they join in the competitive spirit, cheering for their Dawson or McGraw lumberjack family. Children and adults alike are invited to try their hand at cross-cutting with a lumberjack during the show’s intermission.

This tour takes you to the top of the mountains to Newfound Gap where customers can stand in two states (Tennessee and North Carolina) and view the placard for the dedication site for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. View scenic viewpoints as well as the Sugarlands Visitor Center to take in a bit of park information. As you crest Newfound Gap, your guide will stop at the dedication site for GSMNP. Here, you can take in a short section of the Appalachian Trail and straddle the state line between North Carolina and Tennessee. After that, you will head back down the mountain to Pigeon Forge. Once you get back to town, enjoy a thirty-minute ride on a forested four-wheel drive adventure on private land.

Plan an evening out in Pigeon Forge with a 2-hour dinner show at the Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show. Your admission ticket includes a 3-course dinner accompanied by non-alcoholic drinks. During the show, audience members can opt to participate in solving the murder mystery by helping to solve clues from your seat or by joining the actors.

Relive the tragic sinking of the Titanic at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, a half-scale model of the original ship. Follow the fate of a real passenger as you explore the Titanic’s cabins, suites, and exhibits that include a real iceberg and artifacts from the ship.

Travel back to the time of greased back hair and crooning country music during this tribute show to Conway Twitty, one of the world's most-recognized classic country singers. Hear a sample of Twitty's 55 #1 billboard hits such as "Hello Darlin'" and "It's Only Make Believe" as sung by Travis James, who is recognized as the top Conway Twitty tribute artist in the industry.

Travel down Wears Valley Road, through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through Townsend, and then the newest section of Foothills Parkway. Your first stop is along the Little River Gorge in the GSMNP. Next, you will make your way to the Foothills Parkway (also in the GSMNP) where you will stop at one or two scenic overlooks for panoramic photo opportunities and to see some of the highest mountains in the Smokies. During the tour, your guide will share natural interpretive information about Flora, Fauna, Geology, and the history of the area. The tour then returns to Pigeon Forge.

Unlike other shows in the area, Country Tonite in Pigeon Forge makes a perfect family night out. Not only is the show great for all ages, but all children 12 and under get in free, too. Hear songs from old country favorites to gospel to modern hits and even patriotic anthems. There is also a concession area to purchase food and drinks to make sure the whole family stays happy throughout the show.

Travis James is nationally recognized as the #1 Conway Twitty Tribute Artsist in the industry. Just close your eyes and drift away as Conway is reincarnated. Those classic country hits just start to magically come to life right before your eyes. It's breath taking to say the least when you sit back and get carried away to a time when Conway dominated the charts with his 55 #1 hits. No artist to date has been able to capture the unique voice of the legend like Travis James. The second half of the show features Travis performing songs by a wide array of artists from Neil Diamond & Elvis Presley to Mickey Gilley & Tom Jones just to name a few. This show is a blast from the past and enjoyed by audiences aging in range from 6 to 96. 

Enjoy a performance of ‘Remembering Red – A Tribute to Red Skelton’ at the Red Skelton Tribute Theater in Pigeon Forge. This family-friendly comedy show is performed by Brian Hoffman, who brings to life memories of the Golden Age of television as he re-creates Red Skelton’s characters and jokes. Before the show starts, get into the spirit of the era with a video about celebrities, music and more from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

Travel down Wears Valley Road, through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, through Townsend, and then the newest section of Foothills Parkway. Your first stop is along the Little River Gorge in the GSMNP. You will also stop in Townsend to take in a bit of park information and an opportunity to shop for souvenirs. Next, you will make your way to the Foothills Parkway (also in the GSMNP) where you will stop at one or two scenic overlooks for panoramic photo opportunities and to see some of the highest mountains in the Smokies. During the tour, your guide will share natural interpretive information about Flora, Fauna, Geology, and history of the area. The tour then returns to Pigeon Forge for an exciting and exclusive off-road trail on private land.

While in Pigeon Forge, get into the Christmas spirit with a show ticket for “Tis the Season.” Hum along with cast of the Hit Parade as they perform traditional holiday favorites at the Grand Majestic Dinner Theater.