FIND YOUR HAPPY PLACE IN PIGEON FORGE
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MY SIPPIN ’ PLACE
Where to find local wine and shine
Sit back and relax with a glass of wine or a hand-crafted hard cider at Pigeon Forge wineries . Mountain Valley Winery , the oldest winery in the city , specializes in sweet fruit wines with free tastings , while Mill Bridge Winery offers flights of house-made hard ciders and select wines on its riverside patio . Currahee Vineyards & Winery is a small , family-owned winery creating hand-crafted wines from vinifera , muscadine , and other native grapes .
Old Forge Distillery offers history in every glass by taking freshly-ground grain from the Old Mill and distilling it in small batch copper column stills . Ole Smoky Moonshines “ The Barn ” at The Island in Pigeon Forge features an onsite still and free daily tasting area along with an outdoor stage featuring live bluegrass music .
Enjoy spirits and a tasty meal at Junction 35 Spirits , Tennessee ’ s first restaurant and distillery . And , just down the road at Tennessee Shine Co sample and take-home small-batch moonshine that ’ s been distilled using handed-down , family recipes .
MY OUTDOOR PLACE
Ideas for nature lovers
Cades Cove is set in a 6,800-acre valley and is known for its spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains , hiking trails , waterfalls , homes , churches , and a variety of wildlife .
For our beginning hikers , start at the Sugarlands Trail , an easy 0.9 mile hike that is located directly behind Sugarland Visitor Center where you can also learn about the history of the park .
Walk , bike , or even cast a line along the Pigeon Forge Riverwalk Trail . The six mile tree-lined greenway offers visitors a way to enjoy nature while staying close to the excitement you love in Pigeon Forge .
To learn more about fishing in the Little Pigeon River , turn to page 18 . The trail is accessible via various locations throughout the city .
MY ENTERTAINING PLACE
Where to take in a show
Enjoy a powerhouse production of singing , dancing , comedy , and music at Country Tonite Theatre . The shows also include bluegrass and gospel numbers along with offering a yearly celebrity concert series in the summer and fall .
Take part in a grooving tribute to motown legends at The Grand Majestic Theater and the Soul of Motown performance . Get ready for a good time at the Comedy Barn Theater , a family-friendly comedy show with magicians , jugglers , live country , barnyard animals and more .
Watch as real lumberjacks compete in the family-friendly Paula Deen ’ s Lumberjack Feud show with skills like speed climbing , axe throwing , log rolling and more .