| Let's face it ... when it comes to vacationing in | | | | at Connors. Shorts or tuxedo and you'll fit in |
| Pigeon Forge and what to do once you get here, | | | | great. If you're looking for good pizza, the best in |
| you can get lost in a maze of nonsense and | | | | the area is at Smoky Mountain Pizza Company |
| money drainers in a flash. As a resident of the | | | | (ask for Will and tell him Jerry & Gina set |
| Great Smoky Mountains for nearly twenty years, | | | | you). This is the shortlist but highly recommended. |
| this article is being shared with a slant towards | | | | Learn more about the whole area at The Official |
| what a "local" knows about the area that could | | | | Pigeon Forge Cabin Guide. |
| seriously add to your vacation in Gatlinburg, Pigeon | | | | Entertainment This one could last forever but I |
| Forge and the surrounding areas and save you | | | | won't drive you nuts here. Again, we'll compile a |
| some frustration. Cabins in Pigeon Forge are a | | | | shortlist and hit a few things that most people |
| dime a dozen, but if you want something nice, | | | | don't realize they can do here. Remember, |
| stay off the main Parkway at least 1/2 a mile. | | | | mainstream media hits on the things that they |
| This will cut down on some road noise and traffic | | | | believe the majority of the people do and many |
| around your house. Many companies tote the | | | | times the "dives" and secret spots get forgotten |
| term "LUXURY CABINS". Be cautious. Just | | | | about. So, here we go... |
| because a company has hundreds of cabins to | | | | Metcalf Bottom in Townsend This place is |
| offer you certainly doesn't mean they have | | | | absolutely gorgeous. It's right next to the stream |
| luxury. A personal opinion on this is that this allows | | | | and there are many picnic tables and grills |
| for much neglect in upkeep and cleanliness. See | | | | scattered all around the place. Grab some burgers |
| small companies. The smaller the better. The | | | | and the fixins for them, a book, a couple fold out |
| cabins will be getting attention when they need it. | | | | chairs and be prepared for cool breezes next to |
| Eating This one can be seriously tricky. Many | | | | the stream. A great place to sit and relax, hop in |
| establishments realize that if they lose your | | | | the cool stream, practice photography of the |
| business, there are approximately 13 Million annual | | | | Great Smoky Mountains, watercolor, or fall asleep |
| visitors to replace you. This is sad but just plain | | | | under a tree. Go about 12 miles out towards |
| old true! Now, not all are bad. Just be careful. | | | | Wears Valley and make a stop along the way at |
| Consider these local favorites: -Clints BBQ Dolly | | | | a local gas station and they be able to give you |
| Parton Highway (411) towards Newport and about | | | | the exacts on how to on in to the stream. This is |
| 7 miles out of downtown Sevierville. About a 12 | | | | worth the 20 minute drive out of the heart of |
| minute drive from the center of Pigeon Forge. | | | | Pigeon Forge. |
| Ask around and someone will get you there. -The | | | | Dollywood and Splash country are just fine. They |
| Old Mill Cafe Right in the center of Pigeon Forge. | | | | are good family entertainment but have your |
| This little cafe and the whole clutch of shops that | | | | pockets full of money because it most certainly |
| are around it are charming and just beautiful. The | | | | isn't cheap. Now don't let that keep you away- |
| food is very good. A favorite place for my wife | | | | heck, it hasn't stopped millions of others. But, I |
| and I in the Spring and Fall, especially by the | | | | would think serious about packing a lunch. If you |
| outside water garden. -The Chop House & | | | | can save the cost of one meal from either of |
| Conners Both are at Five Oaks Outlets and have | | | | these attractions, you'll have saved $40-$50 for a |
| outstanding food. The creme brulee is to die for | | | | small family of four. |
