Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday Blog
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Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Directions from I-40: Take exit 407 and go south on Highway 66/Winfield Dunn Parkway for 8.4 miles.Turn left on 411 north/Dolly Parton Parkway.Continue on Dolly Parton Parkway and turn right on 449/Veterans Blvd.Go 5.8 miles and KOA is on the right.
Directions from Cherokee, North Carolina: Take US 441 North through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for 31 miles. Continue straight through Gatlinburg for 5 miles. Once in Pigeon Forge, turn right at traffic light #8 onto Dollywood Lane, go through the next traffic light and KOA will be on the left.
In Pigeon Forge: Turn east off US 441 at traffic light #8 onto Dollywood Lane, go through the next traffic light and KOA will be on the left.
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You have come to the right place when looking for indoor things to do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The East Tennessee area boasts many indoor family-friendly attractions you can enjoy when it is cold outside.
Some indoor activities in Pigeon Forge include:
Step back in time and learn about one of the most famous maritime disasters when you visit the Titanic Museum. The attraction is a replica of the original Titanic, allowing visitors to experience firsthand what life was like on the ship before it sank.
If you like to stay active, play a few rounds of miniature golf at Crave Golf Club. The mini golf attraction features a 19-hole indoor and a 19-hole rooftop course. Both courses will have you craving sweets with their candy-inspired designs.
Laugh the day away by attending a show at The Comedy Barn Theater. The whole family will laugh until their sides hurt with a two-hour show full of family-friendly jokes and antics. You will see jugglers, comedians, ventriloquists and barnyard animals for an eventful spectacle.
Learn about crime history in the United States by visiting the Alcatraz East Crime Museum. The museum has many artifacts and exhibits detailing the crimes criminals committed. You could see Al Capone's machine gun, the getaway car O.J. Simpson used while fleeing police, Ted Bundy's prison typewriter and more.
Another thing to do inside while in Pigeon Forge is visiting the first indoor snow tubing facility in the city, Pigeon Forge Snow. You and your family can have fun snow tubing and playing in the snow without worrying about freezing and wearing parkas.
Go underwater and learn about diverse sea creatures by visiting Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg. The aquarium features all kinds of exhibits, from sharks and penguins to stingrays and jellyfish.
Another Pigeon Forge indoor attraction the family will love is TopJump Trampoline & Extreme Arena. You can bounce around, play basketball or dodgeball, and attempt the Fire & Ice Ninja course. The trampoline park is a fun and thrilling time for everyone.
Rest between all your Pigeon Forge indoor activities by camping at Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday. Whether you stay in an RV, cabin or tent, you and your family can have a relaxing time. Begin planning your trip to Tennessee by reserving your campsite with us today!
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