Planning a Great Smoky Mountains Thanksgiving getaway? There is no better place to stay than Heritage Cabin Rentals! Our vacation rentals are situated in beautiful locations with scenic views and are just minutes from the sights, shows, and attractions of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville. The great news is that there are many festive things to do in Pigeon Forge in November during your visit! Here are just a few options for family fun while spending Thanksgiving in Pigeon Forge:
1. Experience Holiday Magic at Dollywood
Celebrate the holiday season and make some family memories along the way with a visit to Dollywood! This beloved theme park is closed on Thanksgiving Day but reopens on Friday so that you can enjoy the park’s magnificent Christmas light displays, thrilling rides, and dazzling shows while you’re in town.
During this time of year, Dollywood showcases its popular Smoky Mountain Christmas event with 6 million lights, fireworks, holiday-themed shows, festive feasts and sweets, holiday shopping opportunities, and even Santa Claus himself! Kids can meet Santa to find out if their names are on the naughty or nice list and get to watch Santa and his helpers at work through the window.
2. Experience Winterfest in Pigeon Forge
Spending Thanksgiving in Pigeon Forge means you are lucky enough to be in town during the annual Winterfest celebration! Pigeon Forge Winterfest transforms the city into a winter wonderland with incredible Christmas light displays along the Pigeon Forge Parkway.
Grab a warm drink, turn on the Christmas tunes, and take a drive along the Parkway to marvel at the light displays before stopping for some special family photos. Your Thanksgiving getaway to the Smoky Mountains is sure to be one to remember for a lifetime!
3. Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner in Your Cabin
Did you know that our Smoky Mountain cabins and condos feature full-size kitchens with all of the modern amenities of home? This means that you can cook a full Thanksgiving meal in the comfort of your own vacation rental! You’ll have everything you need to roast the turkey, prepare the mashed potatoes, and bake the pumpkin pie.
Dine in the comfortable dining room or sit with a plate by the fire as you enjoy the cozy ambiance of a cabin in the Smokies! There is also room to store all your leftovers, allowing you to enjoy delicious meals throughout your Thanksgiving vacation in Pigeon Forge.
4. Enjoy a Hike Through the National Park
If you enjoy hiking, you will be delighted to know that Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open 365 days per year! This means that you can work off that turkey dinner with a pleasant hike on one of the park’s many scenic trails. The trails vary in difficulty, so you can take a leisurely stroll or a more challenging trek.
Keep in mind that the weather in late November can often reach freezing, so be sure to dress accordingly and drink plenty of water along your journey. Some popular hikes to do this time of year are Abrams Falls and Alum Cave.
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