Awesome Things to Do in Pigeon Forge For Adults

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September 8, 2024

If you're staying at our Pigeon Forge cabins with an older crowd, let us help you put together an awesome itinerary. After all, you'll want to make the most out of your time in this fun city. Read on for some of the best attraction recommendations. Here is a list of 4 awesome things to do in Pigeon Forge for adults:

Explore The Old Mill

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The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge is a unique attraction that has a lot of historical significance. This is because the construction of the namesake in 1830 helped establish the city. Today, it proudly sits on the Little Pigeon River for all to see. There are other things to do in the area as well. Have a delicious Southern comfort meal at the Old Mill Restaurant. Do some shopping at Pigeon River Pottery, The Old Mill General Store, or Sassafras Boutique. You can also do some moonshine tasting at the Old Forge Distillery. Their recipe starts out with stone-ground grains and fresh mountain water. The distillers then add fresh ingredients to make their great moonshine flavors, such as Vanilla Ice Cream and French Toast.

See a Show

Another one of the great things to do in Pigeon Forge for adults is see a show. One great option is Soul of Motown at The Grand Majestic Theater. It is unique because it is the Smokies’ one and only all Motown concert revue. The lively cast portrays prominent Motown figures. You’ll hear classic hits from Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, and more! This is one of the activities included in our free attraction tickets, so you can save money on admission.

Tour the Titanic Museum Attraction

Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge

Exploring the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge is another memorable thing to do, especially if you love learning about American history. The museum building itself is a half-scale replica of the RMS Titanic that includes the infamous iceberg. At the beginning of your visit, you are given a boarding pass of an actual Titanic passenger. The exhibits teach visitors about what it was like to be a passenger on the ship and the infamous sinking. You’ll want to get to everything, so be sure to give yourself a lot of time. Admire the museum’s collection of over $4.5 million worth of artifacts. Other activities are highly interactive. For example, take a stroll up the $1 million replica of the Grand Staircase. You can also sit in an actual-size lifeboat. At the end of your visit, head into the Memorial Room to discover the fate of the passenger on your boarding pass.

Visit a Distillery or Winery

If you love the moonshine at Old Forge Distillery, there are other similar places to check out. One of them is the Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler. Along with tastings, they also offer tours of the facility. Visitors get to see everything that goes into making their spirits. You should also visit the Mountain Valley Winery on the Pigeon Forge Parkway. It is one of the oldest wineries in Tennessee! This is one of the stops on the Rocky Top Wine Trail. Visiting the area with adults means a trip to a distillery or winery is a must!

Now you know of some awesome things to do in Pigeon Forge for adults! Want to save more on entertainment? Simply take advantage of our free attraction tickets!