Tell me about Pigeon Forge, TN.

PA_Rob · 08-13-2012, 06:17 PM

Another +1 for Pigeon Forge. I've taken my family there 3 times and stayed in the 'official Dollywood' cabins. We really had a great time.

Yes, tourist trap. Easy enough not to fall into it, though.

Can't say enough good things about Dollywood and Splash Country, if that's your thing. Really clean, nice places.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is right down the road, and offers a metric S-Ton of stuff to do, if that's your thing. Both in car and on foot, easily days worth of stuff to explore if you're looking for more natural experiences.

Plenty of rafting places, ATV tours and zip line tours around the immediate area as well. Hell, there are 3 helicopter ride places coming in on the main road! ($10!!!)

Several decent places to eat on the main drag in PF as well.

Oh, and a little cigar shop called Stogies in the Smokies! Its a hole-in-the-wall little place, but the woman who works in there has been very nice to me every time I've stopped in. Gotta take a picture sitting in front of it smoking a stick...

Of course, just like cigars, its all a matter of taste so take this with a grain of salt and remember what you paid for it!

cmitch · 08-13-2012, 06:38 PM

Pigeon Forge is a tourist trap shi thole that prides itself in 9.75% sales tax, high lodging tax and super expensive food. TGI Fridays admitted to me that they had a special menu for Pigeon Forge that was higher than national average. I hate the place and don't plan on going back anytime soon.

shark · 08-13-2012, 06:50 PM

I'd have gone with Myrtle Beach. Like was already said, miles and miles of Atlantic beach and plenty to do for anybody. Plus, there's Nick's Cigar World

jjirons69 · 08-13-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by shark

I'd have gone with Myrtle Beach. Like was already said, miles and miles of Atlantic beach and plenty to do for anybody. Plus, there's Nick's Cigar World

Oh yeah, Nick's in North MB. Beer on tap and lots of good smokes.

Both are good places to go - but the end of November time frame would push me to the coast.

Who doesn't love a fabulous seafood dinner in Murrell's Inlet?

SvilleKid · 08-13-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jjirons69

Oh yeah, Nick's in North MB. Beer on tap and lots of good smokes.

Both are good places to go - but the end of November time frame would push me to the coast.

Who doesn't love a fabulous seafood dinner in Murrell's Inlet?

Dead Dog Saloon!!!!!!!! Great food, great entertainment!!! And don't let name fool you. Not a saloon as much as a restaurant with a bar, and live entertainment almost every day. If you ended up going to MB, you owe it to yourself to hit Murrell's Inlet!!

08-13-2012, 06:17 PM	#1
PA_Rob Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jul 2012 First Name: Rob Location: PA Posts: 8 Trading: (0)	Re: Tell me about Pigeon Forge, TN. Another +1 for Pigeon Forge. I've taken my family there 3 times and stayed in the 'official Dollywood' cabins. We really had a great time. Yes, tourist trap. Easy enough not to fall into it, though. Can't say enough good things about Dollywood and Splash Country, if that's your thing. Really clean, nice places. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is right down the road, and offers a metric S-Ton of stuff to do, if that's your thing. Both in car and on foot, easily days worth of stuff to explore if you're looking for more natural experiences. Plenty of rafting places, ATV tours and zip line tours around the immediate area as well. Hell, there are 3 helicopter ride places coming in on the main road! ($10!!!) Several decent places to eat on the main drag in PF as well. Oh, and a little cigar shop called Stogies in the Smokies! Its a hole-in-the-wall little place, but the woman who works in there has been very nice to me every time I've stopped in. Gotta take a picture sitting in front of it smoking a stick... Of course, just like cigars, its all a matter of taste so take this with a grain of salt and remember what you paid for it!

08-13-2012, 06:38 PM	#2
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Tell me about Pigeon Forge, TN. Pigeon Forge is a tourist trap shi thole that prides itself in 9.75% sales tax, high lodging tax and super expensive food. TGI Fridays admitted to me that they had a special menu for Pigeon Forge that was higher than national average. I hate the place and don't plan on going back anytime soon. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

08-13-2012, 06:50 PM	#3
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,699 Trading: (0)	Re: Tell me about Pigeon Forge, TN. I'd have gone with Myrtle Beach. Like was already said, miles and miles of Atlantic beach and plenty to do for anybody. Plus, there's Nick's Cigar World __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds