One man or woman's pleasure is another's torture or something like that :).
There are lots of touristy activities in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
- There are a number of family friendly comedy and music shows.
- Shopping outlets galore tools to clothes to camping supplies
- Workshop Tools
- Coleman camping supplies
- Smoky Mountain Knife works
- Multiple kitchen supply outlets
- Oh, I think they might have some clothing outlets too ;)
- Great Restaurants
- Mama's Farmhouse - My family really enjoys this. We usually go here for Thanksgiving.
- Bennett's Pit Bar-b-que
- Alamo Steakhouse
- Apple Barn - There are two restaurants at the Apple Barn as well as an ice cream shop, wine shop, and a cider mill. They fritters and apple butter are really good.
- The Old Mill - Really good large portion food and shop with various stone ground goods.
- Paula Deen Family Kitchen at the Island
- Numerous touristy activities like farris wheel, Alpine Coasters (gravity powered coasters)
- The Smoky Mountains. The drive between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg can be scenic. As already suggested the drive to Cade's Cove and the Cove itself are nice.
