Everything the Smokies have to offer.
Although you'll feel tucked away in nature, The Gathering Place puts you minutes from Pigeon Forge's best attractions, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
Theme Parks & Entertainment
Dollywood
~3 milesDolly Parton's world-famous theme park featuring thrilling rides, live entertainment, award-winning food, and seasonal festivals. A Smoky Mountain tradition the whole family will love.
Dollywood's Splash Country
~3 milesA water park adventure right next to Dollywood — perfect for hot summer days with slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers.
The Island in Pigeon Forge
~2 milesA vibrant entertainment complex with restaurants, shops, the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, and live entertainment. A great evening out for the whole group.
WonderWorks
~2 milesAn upside-down attraction packed with over 100 hands-on exhibits — science, adventure, and imagination all under one roof.
Nature & The Outdoors
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
~8 milesAmerica's most visited national park is right at your doorstep. Ancient trails, cascading waterfalls, quiet hollows, and skies that go on forever. No entrance fee required.
Gatlinburg
~8 milesA charming mountain town nestled at the entrance to the national park. Explore local shops, galleries, restaurants, and the famous SkyBridge — the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America.
Clingmans Dome
~25 milesThe highest point in the Smoky Mountains at 6,643 feet. On a clear day, the views stretch for over 100 miles in every direction.
Laurel Falls
~15 milesOne of the most popular waterfall hikes in the park — a paved, family-friendly trail leading to a stunning 80-foot cascade.
Shopping & Dining
Tanger Outlets
~1 mileOver 100 brand-name stores just minutes from the cabin. Great for a rainy day or when someone needs a little retail therapy.
Old Mill Square, Gatlinburg
~9 milesA historic grist mill and artisan marketplace with handmade goods, fresh-ground grains, and Southern charm around every corner.
Pigeon Forge Parkway
~1 mileThe main strip is lined with restaurants, mini-golf, go-karts, candy shops, and everything in between. Easy to spend a whole afternoon here.
Family Favorites
Titanic Museum Attraction
~2 milesA full-scale replica of the Titanic's bow with over 400 authentic artifacts and immersive exhibits. Surprisingly moving for all ages.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
~8 milesOne of the top aquariums in the country — walk through a 340-foot underwater tunnel surrounded by sharks, rays, and thousands of sea creatures.
Anakeesta
~9 milesA mountaintop village in Gatlinburg with a scenic gondola ride, treetop skywalk, zip lines, and stunning views of the Smokies.
Pigeon Forge Snow
~2 milesIndoor snow tubing and skiing — open year-round, rain or shine. A unique experience the kids will talk about for years.
A local tip from your hosts
The Parkway can get busy during peak season — mornings are the best time to head out to the national park or Gatlinburg. Evenings on the cabin deck are hard to beat, so save those for winding down.
Ready to make some memories?
Book The Gathering Place and put yourself right in the middle of it all.