There is no better place to celebrate the magic of Christmas than Pigeon Forge! With everything from unique holiday events and spectacular light displays to Christmas versions of your favorite shows, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Here are just 4 ways to celebrate Christmas in Pigeon Forge with your family and friends!
1. Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood
One of the best ways to celebrate the holidays is by attending the Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood! This festive annual event features millions of sparkling lights, award winning shows, and a winter wonderland complete with a 50-foot Christmas tree! You will find a variety of fantastic holiday entertainment and musical productions throughout the park, such as Christmas in the Smokies, It’s a Wonderful Life, and ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas. The kids in your family will love the opportunity to meet some of their favorite holiday characters, including Rudolph and his friends! The rest of Dollywood’s thrill rides and attractions are open for your pleasure!
2. Pigeon Forge Christmas Shows
Pigeon Forge is already known for its world class shows, and things get even better during Christmas in Pigeon Forge with holiday versions of your favorite productions! If you prefer a traditional Christmas show with enchanting costumes, lavish holiday sets, and your favorite holiday music, don’t miss the Country Tonite Christmas Show or Christmas at the Smoky Mountain Opry! Meanwhile, comedy fans will get a kick out of spending the holidays at the Comedy Barn Christmas Show or the Hatfield & McCoy Christmas Disaster! Be sure to check out our guide to the Pigeon Forge Christmas shows for everything you need to know about these productions!
3. Winterfest Driving Tour of Lights
Another fun thing to do during Christmas in Pigeon Forge is the Winterfest Driving Tour of Lights, where you can enjoy more than 5 million holiday lights and festive displays! While you can see the light displays virtually anywhere on the Pigeon Forge Parkway, the Winterfest Lights Driving Tour Guide provides a map, information on the light displays and a history of the area. You can pick up the Winterfest Lights Driving Tour Guide at the Pigeon Forge Welcome Center at traffic light #0 or at the Fun Time Trolley office in Patriot Park.
4. Christmas at The Island in Pigeon Forge
The Island in Pigeon Forge shines brightly during the Christmas season with millions of lights for the ultimate holiday ambiance! While visiting this popular destination in Pigeon Forge, you can enjoy live music, carolers, photos with Santa, and more! Of course, with more than 40 specialty shops, The Island in Pigeon Forge is also the perfect place to complete any of your last minute holiday shopping!
Wondering where you can eat if you’re in town on Christmas day? Here are the top restaurants open on Christmas day in Pigeon Forge!
Check out all of our coupons to Pigeon Forge attractions today to enjoy huge savings during your holiday getaway to the Smoky Mountains, and we hope you enjoy spending Christmas in Pigeon Forge!
