Pigeon Forge Winterfest Lights Driving Tour
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NORTH LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge Pigeon Forge Winterfest Lights Driving Tour SOUTH A. Pigeons In Flight L. Fairytale Fantasy: Mother Goose B. Wandering Wildlife (Jan.–Feb.) M. Winterfest Express MAKING WINTERFEST SHINE C. Icicles N. Winter Wonderland Bridges The lights of Winterfest bring a sparkle to Pigeon Forge from early November D. Lights of Smoky Mountain Opry O. Eagles In Flight E. Southern Mansion P. Dolly’s Smoky Mountain Christmas through the end of February. To get ready for the magical moment when the F. Pigeon Forge Tiger Pride Q. Old Mill Covered Bridge light displays are fi rst turned on, we start working in mid-summer, checking G. Welcome to Pigeon Forge Winterfest R. Lights of Patriot Park more than 5 million light bulbs to ensure all are ready to glow for Winterfest. H. Snowflake Lane S. Trolley Station Once everything is ready to go, it takes approximately two months to put the I. Twelve Days of Christmas (Nov.–Dec.) T. Evergreen Bridge at Dollywood Lane displays up and about a month to take them down when Winterfest ends. J. Lights of Island Drive U. Winter Wildlife K. Old Mill Scene V. Stampede’s Sixty Foot Tree L. Fairytale Fantasy: Cow Over the Moon W. Smoky Mountain Cabin YOUR TOUR BEGINS AT THE NORTH END OF THE PARKWAY L. Fairytale Fantasy: Hickory Dickory X. Winter’s Waterfall L. Fairytale Fantasy: Humpty Dumpty H. Snowflake Lane N. Winter Wonderland Bridges S. Trolley Station Regardless of what the weatherman predicts, we Travel through the bridges of Pigeon Forge, This colorful display is for the Pigeon Forge Fun can guarantee that it will snow every evening in located on Jake Thomas Road and East Wears Time Trolleys. With more than 200 official stops, Pigeon Forge during Winterfest. That’s because Valley Road. Twinkling icicles “drip” from the top our trolleys offer an easy and affordable way to A. Pigeons In Flight light poles throughout the city are draped with of the bridges, which are surrounded by towering get around Pigeon Forge. A town named Pigeon Forge must have a “falling” snowflakes, adding a touch of winter to 35-foot-tall trees. T. Evergreen Bridge at Dollywood Lane Winterfest light display that includes pigeons. Our our award-winning festival, no matter what the The twinkling lights on this beautiful bridge are Pigeons in Flight displays span the Parkway at thermometer says. N like the rhinestones that sparkle from the stage both the north and south ends of town. I. Twelve Days of Christmas (Nov. – Dec.) costumes of our favorite country legend. Drive B. Wandering Wildlife (Jan. – Feb.) Do you remember the words to this favorite under the bridge and down Dollywood Lane as Great Smoky Mountains National Park is filled holiday song? They’ll come back to you when you make your way to the Christmas festivities at with wildlife, so it’s only fitting that they’re you see this display. The fun starts with a lone Dollywood. included in the lights of Winterfest. Along partridge near traffic light #3 and ends with a U. Winter Wildlife your driving tour, you’ll see bear, deer, fox and dozen drummers near traffic light #7. With so many species of animals native to the other critters native to the Smoky Mountains O. Eagles In Flight J. Lights of Island Drive Great Smoky Mountains, it is no surprise that “wandering” through Pigeon Forge. The national Watch as a bald eagle, the symbol of America, Sparkling lights, giant ornaments, and tall, tall there is wildlife of all kind found throughout park is a critical sanctuary for a variety of animals, swoops down to snatch a fish from flowing waters trees are seen on Island Drive and throughout Pigeon Forge. These light displays will remind you including 65 species of mammals, more than 200 of the Smoky Mountains. the Island in Pigeon Forge. Even the 200-foot- of the beauty and majesty of these animals. varieties of birds, 67 native fish species, and more tall Great Smoky Mountain Wheel shows off the P. Dolly’s Smoky Mountain Christmas than 80 types of reptiles and amphibians. V. Stampede’s Sixty Foot Tree holiday spirit with red, green and white lights. More than 4 million lights shine during Dolly Parton’s Stampede pulls out all the stops C. Icicles You’ll find restaurants, attractions, shopping and Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas, when when it comes to decorating for the holidays. One Bright white icicles light up the Pigeon Forge entertainment for the whole family on the Island in the park is filled with holiday music, plenty of of the highlights has to be this 60-foot-tall tree, Welcome and Information Centers, City Hall and Pigeon Forge. rides, a nightly Parade of Many Colors and much adorned with colorful lights, ribbons and sparkling other government buildings throughout town. more to celebrate the season. The award-winning K. Old Mill Scene event continues through Jan. 5. ornaments from the very bottom to the twinkling D. Lights of Smoky Mountain Opry With more than 6,000 sparkling lights, a spinning star on top. Dolly Parton’s Stampede is one of Smoky Mountain Opry is decked out for the waterwheel and a flowing river, it’s easy to see Q. Old Mill Covered Bridge six dinner theaters in Pigeon Forge, each serving holiday season with giant trees, wreaths and why this display is a long-time favorite of our Pigeon Forge welcomes you to Old Mill Square, a heartwarming holiday show and mouthwatering more, all covered with sparkling lights. You might Winterfest guests. The scene was designed to with its own version of a covered bridge, one meal during November and December. even catch Old Saint Nick making a rooftop reflect the city’s own Old Mill, one of Pigeon made of thousands of twinkling lights that lead to W. Smoky Mountain Cabin delivery. Smoky Mountain Opry is one of a dozen Forge’s earliest and most iconic businesses. one of the most historic areas of Pigeon Forge. This unassuming cabin of lights will take you theaters in Pigeon Forge, all celebrating the Old Mill Square is home to one of the oldest back to a more quaint time. With smoke rolling season with delightful Christmas productions K businesses in Pigeon Forge. The Mill, built in from its chimney, the cabin sits at the edge of during November and December. 1830, still grinds corn and wheat used in today’s recipes at Old Mill Restaurant and Pottery House Pigeon Forge with a beautiful view of the Smoky E. Southern Mansion Café & Grille. Mountains. This majestic display is an iconic Southern X. Winter’s Waterfall mansion, with a columned front porch, chimneys, Q Just like the many waterfalls in Great Smoky warm lights glowing in the windows and giant Mountains National Park, Winter’s Waterfall is magnolia trees. sure to be a stunning addition to your Pigeon E Forge Winterfest Lights adventure! L. Fairytale Fantasy Nothing stirs up precious childhood memories like the magic of a fairytale, so look for some R. Lights of Patriot Park of your favorite characters as they light up the Patriot Park is home to the largest collection Pigeon Forge Parkway. You’ll find Mother Goose, of Winterfest light displays, all with a distinctly F. Pigeon Forge Tiger Pride the giant clock from Hickory Dickory Dock, the Americana theme. This grouping includes the We have a lot to be proud of in Pigeon Forge, but cat and fiddle of Hey Diddle Diddle fame, and Pigeon Forge Dept. of Tourism Liberty Bell, a paddlewheel- R nothing is more important than the young people Humpty Dumpty, complete with all the king’s driven riverboat, the rolling 2450 Parkway who represent our future. That’s why Wears Valley horses and all the king’s men. Animation adds to waves From Sea to Shining Road is lined with giant orange paw prints, a the charm of these displays, so take a moment to Sea, and a multi-display salute Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 salute to the Tigers of Pigeon Forge schools. watch the stories come to life. to America’s Armed Forces. www.mypigeonforge.com G. Welcome to Pigeon Forge Winterfest M. Winterfest Express The display depicting the flag The welcome sign is always out in Pigeon Forge, This delightful and colorful Winterfest train is being raised at Iwo Jima and Winterfest is no exception. This display ready to leave its three-dimensional station stands 40 feet tall. welcomes friends, neighbors and guests to our for a scenic winter excursion through the celebration of winter in the Smokies. Smoky Mountains..