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52 STUDENT GROUPS STUDENT GROUPS Educational Fun-damentals Performance venues are available at a number of Pigeon Forge theaters and outdoor venues. Call 1-800-285-7557 for a complete list, as opportunities are subject to change. ALCATRAZ EAST CRIME MUSEUM A unique look at history, this museum is filled with artifacts and information about some of America’s most notorious criminals, along with the crime fighters and the methods used to bring them to justice. 865-453-3278 COMEDY BARN, HATFIELD & MCCOY DINNER SHOW, SMOKY MOUNTAIN OPRY These three theaters offer performance opportunities for bands, show choirs, dance and choral groups, as well as backstage and educational tours. 1-866-492-6972 COUNTRY TONITE THEATRE Performing student groups can enjoy a special tour package and have the opportunity to be the opening act for the Country Tonite show. Choose from backstage tours, Q&A sessions with the cast and specialized workshops on singing, comedy, dancing and more, all designed for individual student groups. 865-453-2003 MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS SPRING PARADE This springtime tradition in Pigeon Forge offers marching bands the perfect opportunity to perform in front of more than 50,000 people, while taking part in a parade like no other. DOLLYWOOD Explore Dollywood’s 150-acre classroom filled with Adventures in Education! History, physics, zoology and geography are just a few of the subjects students can explore. Students receive a free lunch with the purchase of a valid student ticket when visiting the park Monday through Friday, plus teachers receive a free season pass voucher with every 15 paid admissions. Dollywood is a great performance venue for school bands or choirs. 1-888-428-6789 DOLLY PARTON’S STAMPEDE DINNER ATTRACTION Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction offers special gatherings, dedicated dinner shows and themed meeting spaces, as well as performance areas for school choral groups and bands. 1-800-356-1676 Proud Member of: THE ISLAND IN PIGEON FORGE In addition to the 200-foot-tall Great Smoky Mountains Wheel, The Island in Pigeon Forge is a great performance area for bands and choral groups. 865-286-0119 PAULA DEEN'S LUMBERJACK FEUD Come see an authentic lumberjack competition featuring 13 lumberjack events including axe throwing, chopping, sawing, speed climbing, and log rolling in a 350-seat outdoor amphitheater. 865-366-3330 PIGEON FORGE SNOW Pigeon Forge Snow, the first indoor snow facility of its kind in the U.S., uses state-of-the-art snow-making technology to transform the 35,000-sq.-ft. indoor facility into a winter wonderland, complete with 15 lanes of snow tubing. For guests’ comfort, the indoor climate will remain between 60 and 70 degrees 365 days a year. 865-366-1334 TITANIC MUSEUM ATTRACTION The school program at Titanic Museum Attraction allows students to learn more about the ill-fated ocean liner. Audio tours and hands-on experiences provide a sense of what it was like to be on board the Titanic. 1-800-381-7670 WILDERNESS WILDLIFE WEEK™ Spend spring break learning about the great outdoors at this free, award-winning event. Daily seminars, hands-on activities and hikes are just a few of the highlights of this event. 1-800-285-7557 WONDERWORKS This upside-down building is filled with hands-on activities and experiences that are fun and educational. Space shuttle, ropes course, roller coaster adventure and much more await inside this topsy-turvy world. 865-868-1800 53