pigeon forge and gatlinburg attraction statistics

The Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge region of east Tennessee is home to a myriad of attractions that draw visitors from across the nation and around the world. It has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the premier vacation destinations east of the Mississippi.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most-visited national park in the United States, with over ten million visitors each year. It protects one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet, as well as preserving dozens of pioneer structures that depict life as it was in the 1800's. It is an outdoorsman's paradise, draped with trails and rushing streams.

Visitors return again and again because of the breathtaking scenery and because there is so much to do.

• Dollywood Theme Park

   - The most-visited attraction in Tennessee

   - 150 acres

   - Five ongoing seasonal festivals throughout the year encourage return visits

    - Family-oriented atmosphere

    - Golden Ticket award: Best Theme Park 2007

    - Golden Ticket award: Best Christmas Event in the USA 2008

    - Thunderhead roller coaster - twice voted Best Wooden Coaster on the Planet by ThrillRide.com

    - More International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions awards than any other theme park       in the world

• Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

   - TripAdvisor voted #1 aquarium in the nation

   - 1.4 million gallon world-class aquarium

   - Features more than 10,000 exotic sea creatures

   - Spectacular underwater aquarium tunnel

   - Open 365 days a year

• Live Entertainment Theaters

- Over a dozen venues

- Country Tonite Theater: CCMA "Best Live Country Show in America" every year since 2001

• Ober Gatlinburg - theme park and ski resort

• Dollywood Splash Country - Twenty-five acre Smoky Mountain waterpark

• Golf - eight pro courses in the region

• Shopping

   - the nation's 4th largest collection of outlet shopping centers

   - numerous artisans and craft boutiques

   - Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community

   - Bass Pro Shop - outdoor-oriented shopping complex

• Outdoor activities

   - Horseback riding

   - Hiking

   - Whitewater rafting and tubing

   - Miniature golf

   - Bass fishing - Douglas Lake is the premier bass fishing site in the state

   - Trout fishing - in the wild mountain streams within the National Park

• Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede dinner show

• WonderWorks - interactive educational attraction in an upside down building

• Smokies Baseball Stadium - baseball & concerts

• Dining - from casual and fun, to upscale and elegant

• Rides, exhibits, interactive museums and attractions

• Family-friendly destination

• and Much More!