This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Pigeon Forge, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, U.S.A.

Pigeon Forge is named for the passenger pigeons that populated the area when it was settled in the late 1700s. After a pioneer established a forge on the site, the names were joined into the present appellation. With the Great Smoky Mountains National Park so close, outdoor activities figure heavily in Pigeon Forge. The area is billed as a family destination as well and offers a host of wholesome attractions, one of the most popular being Dollywood. Opened by country singer Dolly Parton, Dollywood features amusement park rides, live entertainment, food concessions and more. Pigeon Forge is also home to an Elvis Museum that boasts the largest private collection of memoribilia related to the King of Rock and Roll in the United States; self guided tours are available.