Inside Pigeon Forge TN

So you’ve been wanting to take a vacation, but are having a difficult time figuring out how to get the most out of your budget…especially after the rising gas prices and everything affected by it. Fortunately for you Pigeon Forge, TN has a lot of ways to save you quite a bit of money during your vacation! We’re going to show you some of the most popular ways to save money as offered by the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism, plus we’re going to reveal some other less-known ways to save even more money! So put away the credit card and don’t beg your family and friends for money just yet so that you can take your family on a vacation. Find out how you can visit the Great Smoky Mountains and save plenty of money with our Pigeon Forge on a Budget list.

1. Ride the Trolley - Both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN have trolley systems that literally run all over both cities. You can get to just about anywhere by riding the trolley. It only costs 50 cents per person and you could ride it all day long….if you wanted…I wouldn’t suggest it, though, because there’s much better things to do in Pigeon Forge!
2. Walk - This may seem like a no-brainer, but when you combine this with riding the trolley you can cover a lot of ground, get some great exercise, see things you might have missed otherwise, and most of all…save money! Don’t limit yourself to simply walking the parkway with the attractions, restaurants, and shops in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg either. Hit the mountains and find some trails. Cades Cove is a wonderful place to experience the Great Smoky Mountains for practically free!
3. Get the Pigeon Forge Value Card - The official Pigeon Forge Value card offered by the Department of Tourism is a great way to save money as it includes discounts on lodging, restaurants, attractions, shopping, entertainment, and more! Best of all, the cards are FREE! You can get it in one of three ways:
   • Go to www.mypigeonforge.com and order the free travel planner. You’ll receive a free value card with it in approximately 2-3 weeks.
   • Call 1-800-251-9100 to order the free travel planner just as above
   • Or if you’re afraid the travel planner won’t get to you before you leave, you can simply stop by the Pigeon Forge Welcome Center on your way into town at Traffic Light #0 in front of The Miracle Theater.
4. Get a Free Day at Dollywood - When you arrive at Dollywood after 3pm to purchase your tickets, you get to go the entire next day for FREE! This is highly suggested as it is getting increasingly more difficult to do everything that Dollywood has to offer in a single day.
5. Dollywood Coupons - In order to get the best deal at Dollywood, visit their official special offers page. Also, you can call Dollywood at 1-800-365-5996 to see if they have any other offers. They have a military discount of 30% with proper military ID.
6. Dollywood Season Pass - If you plan on visiting Dollywood more than one time during the year, then you’ll want a season pass. Why? Because a season pass is cheaper than going just twice! So if you visit Dollywood only two times throughout the year, you’re going to save money!
7. Pigeon Forge Coupons - There are a ton of coupons for Pigeon Forge online, so how do you know where to find the best ones? Fortunately for you, we’ve done all of the hard work and made a list of the best websites for Pigeon Forge Coupons! Just click the orange link above to see the list.
8. Eat Cheap - Before you book a room somewhere, consider the fact that many places offer free breakfast. This could save a load of money…especially if you have a large family! Another option is the many cabin rentals in Pigeon Forge that have kitchens you can use to make your own meals. If that’s your thing, then you can make a trip to the store when you get into town, load up on meals, and eat in for your entire vacation to save even more money!
9. Theater Combo Tickets - Many of the theaters in Pigeon Forge (the “show” kind of theaters….not movie theaters) offer combo passes where you can see multiple shows for a discounted rate. So if you’re interested in any shows, be sure to call ahead and ask if they have any combo deals.
10. Free Things for Kids To Do - Besides taking your kids to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park, there are plenty of other things to do in Pigeon Forge with kids under 12 that are free!! Quite a few shows allow 1 child under 12 per paying adult in for free! Some of the more popular shows are:
    • Comedy Barn
    • Black Bear Jamboree Dinner Show (yes, the kids get to EAT free too!)
    • The Miracle Theater
    • Magic Beyond Belief
11. Enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains National Park - While you’re in Pigeon Forge, you’ll be in the heart of the most visited National Park in the entire United States. Take advantage of the numerous hiking trails, waterfalls, breathtaking scenic views, unique wildlife and more. If you’re visiting in June then be sure to see the synchronous fireflies at Elkmont. This is one of only two places in the world to see this event! Also, Cades Cove in nearby Townsend offers plenty of free entertainment for the entire family. Make sure you take some time to step into the Smokies and experience the “natural” side of things to do. It’s free, fun, and an amazing experience you won’t get back home.

If you have more ways to save money on your vacation to Pigeon Forge, please share them in the comments section below!