
Gatlinburg vs Pigeon Forge for Families with Young Kids
If you’re trying to decide between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for a family trip with young kids, the honest answer is that you’re comparing two
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If you’re trying to decide between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for a family trip with young kids, the honest answer is that you’re comparing two

Downtown Gatlinburg’s parking spots vanish fast, especially on weekends and during peak leaf season, but you don’t need a car once you’re in town. The

The Parkway backs up fast in Pigeon Forge, especially in front of Dollywood and around the Island, and circling for parking only makes it worse.