If so, you might be curious about what attractions are open, what Pigeon Forge shows are performing, as well as what to do during the holiday. Use our easy-to-use list as a guide for Pigeon Forge fun before, during, and after the feast is over.
What to Do in Pigeon Forge Thanksgiving Day
If the idea of sitting at home on Thanksgiving day seems boring to you, a Pigeon Forge Thanksgiving is right up your alley. Around the greater area, many of the attractions, activities, and shows you know and love are open to guests on Thanksgiving Day. Plus, don't forget to work off all that turkey and stuffing by hiking the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The Pigeon Forge attractions and shows open on Thanksgiving day include.
Attractions:
- Adventure Park Ziplines
- Adventure America Ziplines
- Alcatraz East Crime Museum
- Anakeesta
- Biltmore Estate
- Dollywood
- Five Oaks Riding Stables
- Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park
- Guinness World Records Adventure
- Hollywood Stars Cars Museum
- Hollywood Wax Museum
- Legacy Mountain Ziplines
- MagiQuest
- Ober Gatlinburg
- Outdoor Gravity Park
- Pigeon Forge Snow - Indoor Snow Tubing
- Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
- Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster
- Scenic Helicopter Tours
- SpeedZone Fun Park
- The Coaster at Goats on the Roof
- The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel
- Titanic Museum Attraction
- TopJump Trampoline & Extreme Arena
- WonderWorks
- Xtreme Racing Center
A Pigeon Forge Thanksgiving isn't complete without a show!
Shows:
A Pigeon Forge Thanksgiving day isn't complete without a little entertainment! Remember to purchase your tickets for these Thanksgiving Day shows well in advance. They sell out fast!
- Biblical Times Christmas Feast
- Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton
- Christmas at The Smoky Mountain Opry
- Country Tonite Christmas Show
- Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede
- Christmas Celebration! Dinner Show - A Dolly Parton Company
- Hatfield and McCoy Christmas Dinner Disaster
- Impossibilities - Magic, Mindreading and Mayhem!
- Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Show
- Soul of Motown
- The Comedy Barn Christmas
- Wonders of Magic
Dine in style with a Pigeon Forge Thanksgiving meal.
Where to Eat
Still searching for a place to eat in Pigeon Forge Thanksgiving day? Not interested in cooking a massive meal? No problem. These restaurants will also be open.
Alamo Steakhouse
3050 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 4:00 pm-close
(865) 908-9998
Applebee’s
207 Collier Dr., Sevierville, TN, 37862
Thanksgiving hours: 4:00 pm-close
(865) 908-9424
Atrium Pancakes
432 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
Thanksgiving Hours: 7:30 am-2:00 pm
(865) 430-3684
Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que
2910 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
Thanksgiving hours: 11:00 am-8:00 pm
(865) 429-2200
Big Daddy’s Pizza
3053 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
(865) 429-7171
Calhoun’s
2532 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 11:00 am-10:00 pm
(865) 868-1500
Cracker Barrel
2285 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 6:00 am-10:00 pm
(865) 908-4459
Geno’s Pizza
2656 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 10:00 am-1:00 am
(865) 428-2498
Golden Corral
3610 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 11:00 am-7:00 pm
(865) 453-1827
Hard Rock Cafe
2050 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 11:00 am-11:00 pm
(865) 430-7625
Holston’s Kitchen
639 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, TN, 37862
Thanksgiving hours: 11:00 am-9:00 pm
(865) 365-4205
Iron Boar Saloon
104 Waldens Main St., Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 2:00 pm-9:00 pm
(865) 429-7779
J.T. Hannah’s Kitchen
3214 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 12:00 pm-9:00 pm
(865) 428-4200
Loco Burro
735 Parkway #1, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
Thanksgiving hours: 11:00 am-1:00 am
(865) 430-5624
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Mama’s Farmhouse
208 Pickel St., Pigeon Forge, TN, 37862
Thanksgiving hours: 11:00 am- 9:00 pm (Reservations required for parties of 6 or more)
(865) 908-4646
Margaritaville
130 Island Dr., Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 11:00 am-2:00 am
(865) 210-8530
No Way Jose’s Cantina
104 Waldens Main St., Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 2:00 pm-9:00 pm
(865) 429-7779
Old Mill Restaurant
3341 Old Mill St., Pigeon Forge, TN, 37836
Thanksgiving hours: 11:00 am- 9:00 pm
(865) 453-6002
Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen
131 The Island Drive #8101, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
(865) 366 – 1510
(There will be a special Thanksgiving menu.)
Reagan’s House of Pancakes
2820 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 7:00 am-12:30 pm
(865) 428-0652
Seasons of Ober Restaurant
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort, 1339 Ski Mountain Rd., Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
Thanksgiving hours: 11:00 am-6:00 pm
(865) 436-5423
Shoney’s
339 Forks of the River Pkwy, Sevierville, TN, 37862
Thanksgiving hours: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
(865) 453-7106
Smoky Mountain Brewery
2530 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 11:30 am-11:00 pm
(865) 868-1400
TGI Friday’s
2794 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 4:00 pm-1:00 am
(865) 453-1750
The Melting Pot
959 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
Thanksgiving hours: 2:00 pm-9:00 pm
(865) 430-4430
The Park Grill
1110 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
Thanksgiving hours: 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
(865) 436-2300
Wood Grill Buffet
2301 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
Thanksgiving hours: 10:30 am-9:00 pm
(865) 429-3120
Celebrate a Pigeon Forge Thanksgiving
With all of these things to do in Pigeon Forge Thanksgiving day, it's easy to have a great vacation in the Smoky Mountains! It's a heartwarming place to visit made even better during the holiday season.