The time for leaves changing color, pumpkin patches, and haunted houses is upon us. It’s fall in the Smoky Mountains! Pigeon Forge is always bustling with excitement during this beautiful season. To help you plan the perfect vacation, we’ve come up with 4 fun and exciting things to do in Pigeon Forge during the fall.
1. Ride the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel
What better place to see the Smoky Mountain fall colors than from 200 feet in the air? When you ride the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, you will have breathtaking views of both Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains blanketed with the gorgeous colors of fall. The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel is located at The Island in Pigeon Forge, your one stop for affordable fun for everyone. While you’re at The Island, try a fall-flavored treat like a caramel apple or pose in front of some fall decor for a family photo!
2. Attend the Dollywood Harvest Festival
The most popular fall event in Pigeon Forge is the Dollywood Harvest Festival, and you don’t want to miss the opportunity to explore the world-class theme park during this season. During the Harvest Festival, Dollywood comes alive with fall decor, including jack-o-lanterns that light up the park when the sun goes down. When you visit for the festival, you can see the work of world-class artisans or attend one of more than 800 free concerts that is part of the Southern Gospel Jubilee! The showstopper of the festival, however, is Great Pumpkin LumiNights, which is the nightly grand finale. Timber Canyon will be illuminated in jack-o-lanterns and full of family-friendly fun. There will be glow face painting, specialty foods, a meet and greet with pumpkin characters, and more!
3. Stay in a Pigeon Forge Cabin
Another great thing to do in Pigeon Forge during the fall is to stay in a Pigeon Forge cabin! A Pigeon Forge cabin will put you right in the middle of all the spectacular fall scenery. You can soak in the bubbling hot tub on your deck as you admire the fall foliage, roast marshmallows in the outdoor fire pit, curl up in front of the fire with a good book, and so much more. Pigeon Forge cabins come with a variety of amenities for you to choose from, like pool tables, flat-screen TVs, theater rooms, and some even have their very own indoor pools! Click here to browse our best deals on Pigeon Forge cabins.
4. Go Ziplining
One of the best ways to experience the fall colors is by going ziplining. Luckily, when you visit Pigeon Forge you will be near all the best ziplining in the area. Soar through the trees as you take in all the leaves that have transformed into beautiful yellows, oranges, and reds. One of the top places for ziplining in Pigeon Forge is Legacy Mountain Ziplines, which gives you breathtaking views from as high as 500 feet in the air! Learn more about ziplining in Pigeon Forge and decide where you should have your adventure.
Nothing compares to Pigeon Forge during the fall. Find out more things to do in Pigeon Forge and start planning your fall vacation!
