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It's fall, y'all! And here in the Tennessee Smokies, that means it's festival time. Throughout September and October, these beautiful mountains ring with live Appalachian music, while skilled mountain artisans showcase their wares and gifted chefs offer everything from hearty Southern fare to savory ethnic specialties.
Fall is about to get a lot more colorful here in the Tennessee Smokies. In 2025, the all-new Crayola Experience will open its brightly hued doors at 2046 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, right next to NERF Action Xperience (also slated to open this fall).
Do your kids or grandkids love playing with NERF blasters? They'll have a blast (literally) – and so will you – at the new NERF Action Xperience, slated to open in Fall 2024 at 2046 Parkway in Pigeon Forge.
In 1973 a young singer-songwriter named Dolly Parton penned a hauntingly beautiful ballad about a bittersweet breakup. Released on March 18, 1974, “I Will Always Love You” quickly soared to the top spot in the Billboard list of Hot Country Songs. Along with Parton's signature tune, “Jolene,” it established the youthful artist as one of country music's all-time greats.
Remember the rush of the wind in your face as a kid? Coasting downhill on a bike or sledding like lightning in the snow? That adrenaline surge from being just a little out of control? Your whole family can enjoy downhill thrills without fearing a crash at the bottom at these attractions in Pigeon Forge. Some are new; some are classic. Find your six favorite rides here, from simple to extreme.
Ever feel like you're missing out on sights and scenery because you're busy battling traffic?
Maybe you have fond memories of playing outside all bundled up on a snowy day as a child. Or maybe you grew up where you still wore shorts in balmy midwinter weather. What if you could have it all: fun in the snow, on any day of the year, regardless of the weather? What used to be only a daydream is reality at Pigeon Forge Snow Indoor Snow Tubing Fun Park!
It is an undisputed fact that theme parks can be an expensive family activity. To maximize your fun and minimize your cost while at Dollywood, check out these ways to cut expenses on admission, dining, and parking.
Anyone familiar with down home cuisine is acquainted with both the persona and recipes of celebrity chef Paula Deen, also known as the “First Lady of Southern Cooking”. Though healthfully tempered in recent years, her rich ingredients are enhanced with farm-grown flavors and sometimes surprising seasonings. Recently opened, Paula Deen's the Bag Lady Cafe at the Island in Pigeon Forge takes Paula's cooking back to its origins.
Being together with the entire family on vacation is one of the joys of getting away. Sometimes it is also one of the biggest challenges! After another one of my impromptu surveys of the pros (parents of teens and teens themselves), here are the essentials for having a great Smokies vacation with teenagers on board (both physically and mentally).
Talk about surviving the season! These sultry, summer days immediately whet my family's appetite for a cool, sweet treat, and not just any ice cream will do. Of course, there are multiple locations of scoop servers like Baskin Robbins, Ben and Jerry's, and regional Mayfield stores if you just want a simple fix. However, there are better options, where the frosty concoctions are made fresh in house, and not delivered by truck in frozen containers. Let's review some preferred locations as listed by those unbiased, professional tasters on our staff.
Southern hospitality is defined as your hostess insisting on feeding you when you enter her home. Paula Deen has built her career on successfully feeding millions her homestyle Southern cooking from her original home base in Savannah, Georgia.
If a 50,000 people party is your style for ringing in the New Year, then you must plan to be in Gatlinburg for the New Years Eve celebration to ring in 2015! The focal point for the celebration is the Space Needle at Parkway and Historic Nature Trail, next to the Convention Center. Cap off your year with a festive ball drop and fireworks. Here are a few tips for planning your attendance to avoid some frustration:
If December weather holds true for east Tennessee this year, playing while away from your Pigeon Forge cabin rental for the day may require short sleeves or a winter parka! If you find that you desire a few hours of indoor adventure because of obstinate weather, consider MagiQuest Castle on the Parkway.
We are so glad that you will be settling in for a special vacation holiday this year at your cabin rental in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The crisp air and crackle of the fire in the hearth are completely relaxing, and soon you will be ready for some serious entertainment. One of the best Christmas events in the nation is located in our area at Dollywood, which is transformed from its summer playground into a very special place to gather for the holidays. Please go visit, and while you are there, don't forget to complete this short list.
After the fall leaf season, but prior to the massive Christmas shopping rush, November can be a very pleasant month to spend a little family time together here. Consider making this year a more grateful holiday for all involved. Have your Thanksgiving celebration in the mountains! With these few reminders and a little planning, your family can easily make some treasured memories during this Thanksgiving holiday break.
You've already made a good choice for family time together by selecting a cabin rental in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. How about some friendly family competition in the Great Smoky Mountains? Do you have family members who just live to compete and win? Here's an event for you.
Now that you have unpacked everyone and everything into your cabin rental in Pigeon Forge, your crowd has "gotta eat". Maybe you have planned to grill out a family meal on the deck and enjoy the view. But if you are coming into town, there are a few new interesting choices to consider for a fun meal out.
Dollywood opens this season on Saturday, March 22. Let's prepare before the family gathers by making a "what's new" shortlist for you to visit at the theme park.
People of Irish descent celebrate their heritage on St. Patrick's Day, and anyone, from anywhere, can enjoy special events throughout Irish month this March at the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge. Storytelling and Gaelic humor, music with singing and dancing, and more will be featured throughout the month. The RMS Titanic arose from the Harland And Wolff Shipyard and the hands of its proud Irish workmen in Belfast, Ireland. Many members of both the ship's crew and passenger list were of Irish descent.
You come to a Pigeon Forge cabin to relax, enjoy the view, and forget everyday life for a few days. Why not take a few moments of your vacation to learn more about the beautiful wilderness surrounding you here? If your family likes a little mental stimulation while relaxing, have we got a deal for you! Choose from over 300 programs with more than 200 experts covering so many topics, there is absolutely something that would interest you. There is plenty to see and do for all ages, children through seniors. Oh, and it is all FREE.
"Get there fast and then we'll take it slow"? Absolutely not. This one is for the guys-or anyone who has a passion for hanging a tight curve. After you have unloaded all your luggage and family into your Pigeon Forge, Tennessee cabin, rush on over to Xtreme Racing Center in Pigeon Forge for some fast-paced fun.
So you have checked into your secluded Pigeon Forge cabin, and are now looking for a place to have dinner in town. Here's a suggestion: what about a rowdy good time with your camp style meal? Consider the Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud Dinner Show.
I recently mentioned the Old Mill in Pigeon Forge as a good photo opportunity location. Yet the Old Mill Square district also should be considered as a destination itself.
Just go now! You must experience the newest adrenaline opportunity in our area. The Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is now open for a smooth ride that your whole family can enjoy. The attraction is located 1.5 miles from Pigeon Forge at 867 Wears Valley Road, and definitely should be an item on your bucket list before you finish your vacation.
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, many families choose rental cabins in Pigeon Forge as a kickoff to their summer fun. Certainly the least desirable way to start your celebration is waiting in slow-moving traffic once you approach the Smokies! In years past, local rural infrastructure just could not support heavy vehicle volume. Improvements have been made, and some are still in progress. Here are three ideas to help you avoid spending too much time on the road with your vacationing peers.
Visitors to Pigeon Forge will have a new way of getting great views of the Smoky Mountains this year thanks to a brand-new attraction. The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, a huge Ferris Wheel ride, will be carrying passengers as high as 200 feet into the air in 42 enclosed, climate-controlled gondolas.
At Volunteer Cabin Rentals, we give our customers a lot of variety when it comes to choosing an overnight rental property. We have everything from romantic one-bedroom cabins to sprawling 12-bedroom mountain lodges. As such, we can accommodate any travel agenda, from a honeymoon to a corporate retreat or family reunion.
Christmas is behind us, and Valentine's Day is bearing down on us. But that doesn't mean that Winterfest is over in the Smokies. In fact, you have until the end of this month to take part in the four-month-long celebration of winter in the mountains.
What could be more relaxing than kicking back and enjoying the scenery from one of our cabins in Pigeon Forge, TN? Well, we actually have an answer: Getting a therapeutic massage in your Smoky Mountain cabin.
There are two types of people—those who do their best shopping before Christmas and those who wait until after St. Nick makes his rounds to swoop in and do their shopping.
Looking for a special and memorable gift idea for that hard-to-shop-for person on your list—that person who has everything? Consider going above and beyond this year by giving them a couple of nights' lodging in one of our Wears Valley or Pigeon Forge cabins.
These days, electronic devices like laptops, tablets, readers and smartphones have woven themselves into the fabric of our everyday lives. Of course, such gadgetry is important for doing work or staying connected with friends and loved ones. But at one time or another, we've probably all been guilty of getting so absorbed in our phones or laptops that it's come at the expense of someone we're supposed to be sharing time with.
There's a lot of entertainment to be enjoyed in the Smokies, but if you're staying in one of our secluded Pigeon Forge cabins and are looking for a break from music shows, you might want to experience The Wonders of Magic show at WonderWorks, starring Terry Evanswood. Now in his 14th season performing in the Smokies, Evanswood has the distinction of being the longest-running headliner in Pigeon Forge. During that time, more than a million guests have been astounded by this critically acclaimed magician's illusions.
Next time you're staying in one of cabin rentals in Pigeon Forge, TN, be sure to look up into the sky. That's where you may just spot the city's newest attraction, Wonders of Flight. As a part of the WonderWorks attraction, this tethered balloon experience lets guests soar as high as 400 feet in the air.
While our cabins in Pigeon Forge are indeed well suited for couples or families looking to enjoy some quality time together in the Smokies, we also have properties and facilities that are designed to accommodate visiting groups. Whether you're putting together a travel package for a church retreat, corporate meeting or family reunion, we have both lodgings and meeting facilities that will meet your needs.
If your idea of fun is hopping on a two-wheeler and hitting the open road with the wind in your hair, you're not alone. The Smokies are a great destination, especially for summertime travel. The sights are gorgeous, the routes are interesting, and there's plenty to see and do while you're in town.
If you're staying in one of our secluded Pigeon Forge cabins, you may not be interested in staying totally secluded for your entire visit. Chances are you'll want to get out and do some exploring and have some fun while you're in town, and with the temperatures creeping up into the 90s this week, we probably need to steer you toward Dollywood's Splash Country.
There was a time when a visit to a music theater meant there was a good chance you were going to get your fill of country music. That's still true to some extent, because our theaters do have some great country-, bluegrass- and gospel-themed shows. But these days, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Many visitors to our Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg rental cabins are surprised to hear about the wide range of entertainment styles to be enjoyed on our stages.
Roller coaster fans are now only days away from getting one of the hottest seats in town—a ride on the brand-new Wild Eagle roller coaster at Dollywood. The $20 million steel-wing coaster is the first of its kind in the U.S. The coaster's innovative floorless design seats passengers four abreast in a forward-facing position, with two riders actually seated on each “wing" along either side of the coaster's track. That means there's nothing but air above and below them.