Enjoy a fun and affordable getaway with your kids the next time you are on vacation by following our recommendations of cheap activities in Pigeon Forge. From dinner shows to memorable picnics, there are fun things to do in the area with your family, and many of them are budget friendly. Here are 6 cheap and free things to do in Pigeon Forge:
1. Discover The Old Mill Square
The Old Mill Square is one of the best locations you and your family can visit to learn a little bit of the history of the area during your trip. Along with being the oldest building in Pigeon Forge, The Old Mill is also one of the few grist mills that is still in operation today.
There is a small admission fee to tour the inside of The Old Mill, but that doesn’t mean you and your family can’t spend the day walking around the outside of it. While you are there, you can step inside some of the shops and restaurants found in the square, including The Old Mill Candy Kitchen and The Old Mill Creamery for a sweet treat! You’ll find all kinds of fun things to do in Pigeon Forge at the Old Mill with the whole family!
2. Picnic in Patriot Park
Who doesn’t love a quaint picnic in the park, especially on a warm, sunny day? Treat you and your kids to a memorable picnic during your next vacation to Pigeon Forge by adding a trip to Patriot Park to your travel itinerary. You can either pick up something to eat from one of the nearby restaurants in The Old Mill Square or you can pack your own lunch in our cabin’s kitchens. Either way, we can guarantee you will love your outdoor eating experience.
When you’re done with your lunch, you and your kids can walk the half-mile long greenway that circles the park. Along this route, you will find a patriot tribute to the fallen servicemen and women from our area.
3. Ride the Pigeon Forge Trolley
If you haven’t yet taken a ride on the Pigeon Forge trolley , now is the time. One of the only public forms of transportation in the area, the Pigeon Forge trolley allows you to explore all of the free things to do in Pigeon Forge with kids at an incredibly low price. For a small fee you can get an all-day pass that lets you ride the trolley an unlimited amount throughout the day! You can ride to popular stops like Dollywood and the Gatlinburg Welcome Center . The best part is that kids 3 years old and younger get to ride the trolley for free!
4. Look For Pigeon Forge Shows with Free Admission
Although we love all of the fun and exciting shows in Pigeon Forge, they can get kind of pricey for families who want to attend more than one during their vacation. However, we help you be able to enjoy the best Pigeon Forge shows for an affordable price. With our Luxury Pass, you’ll get one free adult admission per paid night stay to some of the most popular shows in town. Shows included with our Luxury Pass are the Comedy Barn Theater Show, Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud: Supper Show, and more. If you want to attend the Country Tonite show in Pigeon Forge, kids 12 and under get in free with a paying adult! Not only does this give you and your loved ones a chance to catch your favorite Pigeon Forge stars in action, but you will also have an easier time sticking to your vacation budget.
5. Stroll The Parkway
You never know what you’re going to find when you take a stroll along the Pigeon Forge Parkway. One of the busiest streets in the area, the Parkway is where you and your family can find all of your favorite shops, attractions, restaurants, and more!
Strolling the Parkway is particularly fun on weekends when there is a Rod Run in town. Not only do you get to walk passed your favorite stores and attractions that line the busy street, but you will also be able to tour some of the prettiest classic cars in the United States. Kids will love getting to see all the action along the Parkway, and you’ll love not having to spend a dime to do it!
6. Explore Wears Valley Road
If you and your loved ones are feeling a little adventurous, we suggest you consider taking a scenic drive on Wears Valley Road. This peaceful roadway takes you passed several fun things to do in Pigeon Forge with kids, including the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster and Goats on the Roof . It also takes you to several antique stores and delicious restaurants that you are sure to love.
What we like most about this area is the tranquil atmosphere and scenic beauty that can be found here. You will be amazed how much of a difference in terms of traffic and beauty a simple 10-minute drive can make.
If you continue down this road through Pigeon Forge and Wears Valley, you will even discover a secret entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park . This means that you will get to explore all of your favorite things to do in the park without having to worry about the crowd and traffic leading up to it if you were to take one of the more popular entrances.
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More Free Things to Do in Pigeon Forge for Kids
These are just some of the enjoyable cheap and free things to do in Pigeon Forge for kids. Another place you have to be sure you visit on your vacation is The Island , where admission is free and there are plenty of affordable things to do there! For free, you can sit back and enjoy the Island Show Fountain, a dazzling performance of water dance and light. Other cheap and free things to do in Pigeon Forge include floating down the Little Pigeon River, attending a parade, and going for a hike!
Now that you know about some of the cheap and free things to do in Pigeon Forge with your kids, you can begin planning your Smoky Mountain vacation. Looking for more ways to save money? Check out our current cabin specials and stick to that vacation budget!
