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4 Reasons to Plan a Pigeon Forge Christmas Vacation This Year

Christmas light display in Pigeon Forge
December 1, 2025

The Smoky Mountains are a magical destination all year round, but this area truly transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season! If you’re searching for the perfect Christmas getaway, look no further than Pigeon Forge, TN. With everything from festive activities to unique shopping opportunities, this town has everything you need for an unforgettable holiday experience! Keep reading to find out why you should plan a Pigeon Forge Christmas vacation this year.

1. Fun Holiday Events

One of the biggest reasons to plan a Pigeon Forge Christmas vacation is because of the many festive events that take place this time of year. You can see stunning holiday lights and cheerful decorations throughout the town during Pigeon Forge Winterfest. Many of the local attractions in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville also participate in the Christmas fun with holiday festivals. Favorites include Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas, Anakeesta’s Enchanted Christmas, SkyLand’s Festival of Lights at The Ranch, and Gatlinburg SkyPark’s Lights Over Gatlinburg. Many of these festivals feature twinkling lights, holiday photo ops, live entertainment, and seasonal foods that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit!

2. Cheerful Christmas Shows

Christmas at Dolly Parton's Stampede

Pigeon Forge is known for its wonderful variety of family-friendly entertainment, with shows featuring everything from comedy to live music to jaw-dropping stunts and more. Throughout the Christmas season, these shows transform into holiday extravaganzas that are sure to fill you with Christmas cheer! During your Pigeon Forge Christmas vacation, you’ll definitely want to visit one of the Christmas dinner shows and family-friendly Christmas shows in town. Some of the most popular choices include The Comedy Barn, Country Tonite, Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction, Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Supper Show, and Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud.

3. Variety of Holiday Shopping

One of the best parts of a Pigeon Forge Christmas vacation is all the shopping opportunities! You can find the perfect gift for that special someone, a keepsake for yourself, or unique decorations for your home. Pigeon Forge is home to the South’s largest Christmas store, The Incredible Christmas Place, which is filled with all sorts of ornaments, lights, trinkets, jewelry, and more! You can also browse dozens of shops and boutiques at The Island in Pigeon Forge and The Mountain Mile. In nearby Gatlinburg, you can find more Christmas shops as well as a variety of specialty items at The Village and handmade gifts in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community.

4. Festive Decorated Cabin Rentals

A Mountain Heart Song living room with Christmas decorations

Your home isn’t the only place where you can unwrap presents under a twinkling Christmas tree. You’ll love spending your Pigeon Forge Christmas vacation at one of our Christmas decorated cabins in the Smokies! These cabins are fully decorated when you arrive, so you don’t have to put in any work to get in the holiday spirit! Each of these Smoky Mountain cabins has its own unique holiday decor, such as wreaths, Christmas trees, and interior and exterior decorations. They also feature a variety of additional amenities to make your stay extra special, such as fireplaces, hot tubs, game rooms, theater rooms, fully equipped kitchens, mountain views, and more!

Start Planning Your Pigeon Forge Christmas Vacation

Are you ready to start planning your Pigeon Forge Christmas vacation? Explore our wonderful selection of Smoky Mountain cabins decorated for Christmas to book your holiday trip today! These cabins range from 1 bedroom to 16 bedrooms and have all the space and amenities you need for the perfect Christmas vacation in the Smokies!

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