Gatlinburg TN Area Information

Located near some of our Pigeon Forge cabins, in the heart of the beautiful Smoky Mountains and near both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg TN, this all indoor Rainforest Zoo is open year round. Mixing fun with education, the Rainforest has been themed by one of the nation’s finest zoological contractors, whose work includes Animal Kingdom at Disney World. You will absolutely love Rainforest Adventures if you ever catch yourself glued to the National Geographic Channel or Animal Planet.

Featuring over 500 live animals, representing over 150 species, Rainforest Adventures is home to unique and beautiful creatures from the rain forests of the world. You will also see some amazing creatures from right here in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Your expedition starts with passing through ancient ruins, past a 25 foot tall jungle waterfall, and entering the wonderful rainforest. Beautiful tropical birds, ancient tortoises, deadly cobras, and giant pythons await you in this amazing Discovery Zoo. Your entire family will be affixed to the surrounding wildlife and jungle atmosphere of Rainforest Adventures!

Come see the live, educational programs that are conducted daily by trained staff members who will let your family get up close and personal with some of the animals! Many people only dream of getting this close to some of the earth’s rarest animals, but here at Rainforest, if you are brave enough, you can even participate in one of the live shows. Rainforest is open 364 days a year, closed Christmas day. They are open from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

How exciting is that? You have to visit Rainforest Adventures the next time you’re in Pigeon Forge TN! While you’re here, you should stay in one of our Pigeon Forge Cabins! Cabins For You has everything to make your vacation great! Call us today to reserve your large, medium, or small Pigeon Forge cabin set in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Bring your camera for all those photo opportunities at Rainforest adventures and on the decks of our Pigeon Forge cabins! Call today at 1.800.684.7865 to beat the rush!

Come rent a Pigeon Forge cabin from Cabins For You and visit Dolly Parton’s Splash Country in Pigeon Forge TN! There are thrill rides, a water playground, and family fun activities that will keep you going all day! Featuring more than 23 water adventure slides and thrill rides—from the daring drops of Big Bear Plunge, a white water rafting ride, to the twisting turns of the Mountain Scream body slide ride, discover family fun water rides and attractions at Dollywood's Splash Country. Toss in two interactive children's playground areas, the Lazy River, and Little Creek Falls, and you'll find family fun activities for everyone.

Some of the rides include Bear Mountain Fire Tower, where a four-alarm soaking awaits you and your family. Climb throughout this multi-level interactive attraction. Down bound Float Trip lets you experience the scenic beauty of the Smoky Mountains while floating down the relaxing 1,500-foot "river." You will scream with excitement as you race down your choice of winding corkscrew tunnels of aggressive quadruple-drop slides on Mountain Scream. Have fun in the 25,000-square-foot wave pool, while you soak up the sun’s rays. The steepest drops await you on The Butterfly, where you plunge down two 55-foot-long extreme slides.

Splash Country has many good meals to choose from. From kid’s meals and sandwiches to personal pizzas and hearty burgers plus fresh salads and fruit, Dollywood's Splash Country restaurants and concessions serve a wide variety of great meals, healthy snacks, and fast foods.

A great time for you and your family awaits you at Dolly Parton’s Splash Country! Splash Country combines fast and slow rides with a children’s park. It has something for everyone. If you don’t like water rides, you can hang out by the huge wave pool. Whatever you do, remember to reserve one of our Pigeon Forge cabins for after your stop at Splash Country. If you just want to sleep after your day in the sun you will rest easily in our lush and comfortable beds. Some of our cabins in Pigeon Forge TN are genuine log cabins and are extremely spacious! Come check out why we are the best in the Great Smoky Mountains!

The next time you are renting one of our Pigeon Forge cabins, go horseback riding in Pigeon Forge TN. The perfect place to go horseback riding is Walden Creek riding stables in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. During this ride, your horse will take you through the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. This experience will leave you breathless and wanting to make this experience an annual event!

Walden Creek riding stables has over 500 acres and 100 horses that you can enjoy. Walden Creek riding stables are open seven days a week, including Christmas Day. Walden Creek riding stables in Pigeon Forge TN offers many different rides for your enjoyment and sense of adventure. Walden Creek riding stables has scheduled Bonfire Supper nights, horseback riders can enjoy cowboy shootouts, horseback trick riding, hay rides, plenty of live entertainment and lots of food. Walden Creek riding stables also performs western weddings.

For special needs call them ahead and they will work something out to accommodate your request. Reservations are highly recommended for horseback riding. Walden Creek riding stables also has a gift shop complete with t-shirts, western wear, jewelry and plenty more. Visit their website at www.waldencreekstables.com for more information about wedding packages and horseback riding.

Don’t forget to call and reserve one of our Pigeon Forge cabins so you can have some place beautiful to relax in after a full day of fun. We have cabin rentals as far away as Gatlinburg TN and as close to right down the road from the Walden Creek riding stables. Hurry and make plans to visit Pigeon Forge TN today.

Dollywood theme park was established by Dolly Parton and is located in Pigeon Forge TN. It consists of 125 acres of fun filled family fun nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. While staying in a few of our Pigeon Forge cabins you will be conviently located near the famous Dollywood theme park.

Some of the water rides includes Blazing Fury; in this ride you will help fight a fire that is engulfing a town in the 1880s. On the Mountain Slidewinder you actually travel the terrain of the Great Smokey Mountains; be prepared to get wet! Smokey Mountain River Rampage is also a water ride; on this ride you will raft through the white waters. Daredevil Falls involves a boat expedition through an abandoned logging camp; it is like a freefall on water!

Dollywood theme park also features many roller coasters. The Thunderhead is an exciting high-speed roller coaster ride. On the Dizzy Disk you will think you are at the county fair while spinning round and round on a disk-like object. Skyyrider is like a plane and it flies seventy feet into the air; there is room for a pilot and a co-pilot. On the Waltzing Swinger you soar twenty-five feet into the air. On the Tennessee Tornado you will see what happens when a twister hits an old Tennessee Mining Company. On the Scrambler you will be shuffled into many different directions.

Let’s not forget the rides for kids! Some of the rides featured include the Amazing Flying Elephants, Busy Bees, Lucky Ducky and Piggy Parade. The Shooting Star is a kid’s drop tower. The Veggie Tales Sideshow Spin is a roller coaster featuring many hills. The Carousel Ride features sixty animals. You can also ride the Wonder Wheel.

There are many other things to do at Dollywood. You can visit Calico Falls Schoolhouse and view a schoolhouse of the 19th century. You can visit Smokey Mountain Home, which is a replica of the house Dolly Parton grew up in. Robert F. Thomas Chapel is a one-room country church. On the Dollywood Express you can enjoy beautiful scenery on a five-mile train ride.

Ticket prices for one day pass to Dollywood are as follows: children 3 and under are free, children 4-11 are $32.35, ages 12-59 are $43.50 and ages 60 and up are $40.15.

Book one of our Pigeon Forge cabins and, if you want, stay within a small distance from the fun-filled Dollywood theme park. For more information, visit www.dollywood.com.