“Today’s Family” Show to Feature Pigeon Forge, TN
The original home of Dolly Parton has come a long way from a two-stoplight farming community in the 1960s to the current thriving tourism destination that welcomes more than 11 million visitors a year.
Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) November 5, 2004
Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of Pigeon Forge, TN, for its highly acclaimed television series, Today’s Family. The area will be featured in a segment on “Family Vacation Destinations.”
It may sound like a small quaint town, but the original home of Dolly Parton has come a long way from a two-stoplight farming community in the 1960s to the current thriving tourism destination that welcomes more than 11 million visitors a year. With something for everyone, Pigeon Forge could be your next affordable family vacation destination, the perfect place for groups or individuals of all ages and sizes. The area is filled with theaters, restaurants, shopping and Dollywood, Tennessee's number one attraction, all surrounded by the majestic Smoky Mountains.
At this fun family vacation spot, you can check out the more than 40 attractions located along Pigeon ForgeÂ’s Parkway. Between miniature golf, go-carts, bumper boats, water rides, laser games and even an indoor skydiving simulator, no one can be bored.
Even history becomes fun on a Pigeon Forge vacation because of the entertaining and educational exhibits on display at these museums: Carbo's Police, Dinosaur Walk, Elvis, Veterans Memorial and the Smoky Mountain Car.
In addition to these attractions, Pigeon Forge is home to music, magic and variety. The theaters present all styles of music, high-energy dancing and magical illusions—as well as amazing horsemanship, racing ostriches, mind-reading pigs, fire-eaters, jugglers and the best Elvis impersonator this side of Graceland! The theaters are dedicated to presenting wholesome family entertainment.
One must also visit Dollywood Entertainment Park, one of the South's favorite family vacation spots founded by Dolly Parton, filled with music, rides, mountain craft demonstrations and other attractions that showcase life in the Smokies. Summertime visitors can experience the added attraction of DollywoodÂ’s Splash Country, a 25-acre water park with waterfalls, winding streams and whitewater adventure.
Pigeon Forge cabins, hotels, inns, condominiums, and campgrounds with full hook-ups, bathhouses and tent sites are available. You're also never far from the beauty of the Smoky Mountains, as Pigeon Forge is right at the base of the national park. For more information, see http://www. mypigeonforge. com/ (http://www. mypigeonforge. com/).
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