One of the awesome things about a trip to the Smoky Mountains is you can enjoy a fantastic vacation that is easy on your wallet! After all, there are plenty of fun things to do throughout Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge that are inexpensive! When you combine these activities with a stay at our affordable cabins, you can save a fortune! Here are the top 5 cheap things to do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge:
1. Feed Live Bears
If you have your heart set on seeing a bear during your Smoky Mountain vacation, just stop by the Three Bears General Store in Pigeon Forge! This massive souvenir store is not only a shopper’s paradise, but home to a live bear habitat that is open daily for your viewing pleasure! You can purchase admission to the habitat and a cup of bear food for just a few dollars. Just keep in mind the feeding hours are from 10 am to noon and 7 pm to 8 pm.
2. Visit the Salt and Pepper Museum
Another one of the cheap things to do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge is the Salt and Pepper Museum. This unique museum is situated just off Highway 321 in Winery Square and features more than 20,000 sets of salt and pepper shakers from around the world! The admission is just a few dollars per person, which can be applied to any item in the gift shop. If you have children who are 12 years old or under, they are admitted to the museum for free.
3. See a Movie at the Forge Cinemas
If you want to catch the latest blockbuster releases from Hollywood, the best bargain in the Smokies is the Forge Cinemas. This state-of-the-art theater in Pigeon Forge offers matinee prices for all shows on every day of the year, regardless of the time of day. The Forge Cinemas features the latest hit movies with digital projection, stadium seating and digital surround sound, making it easy to see why this is a great deal on entertainment!
4. Ride the Trolley
When it comes to the top cheap things to do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, you won’t find a better deal than the local trolley systems. The Gatlinburg Trolley provides convenient transportation throughout the City of Gatlinburg at an incredible price, and you can board the trolleys at more than 100 locations throughout town. If you are exploring Pigeon Forge, take advantage of the Pigeon Forge Fun Time Trolley which operates a similar service at a low price!
5. Visit The Island in Pigeon Forge
The Island in Pigeon Forge is a massive shopping, dining, and entertainment complex you can actually visit for free. One of the highlights is the Island Show Fountain, a multi-tiered fountain show that is perfectly choreographed to 14 pieces of music! There are also lots of amusement rides available, including a carousel, bumper cars, and rollercoaster. You can purchase tickets for individual rides at a great price or go for the unlimited ride wristband!
Check out all of our Smoky Mountain cabin rentals today to stay close to these cheap things to do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge! We look forward to seeing you soon at Alpine Chalet Rentals!
