Group trips can be amazing, but they can also turn into a giant game of “Where are we eating?” if you don’t plan ahead. Pigeon Forge makes things easier because there’s a lot to do in one area, and many activities work well for mixed ages and different personalities. The trick is choosing the right pace, a few good shared experiences, and enough wiggle room so nobody feels rushed. If you keep it simple, your trip can feel fun instead of full of group-text chaos.
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Making Family Trips to Pigeon Forge More Fun When You’re Traveling With Kids
Planning a family vacation to Pigeon Forge sounds exciting until you remember you’re traveling with kids. Suddenly you’re thinking about snack breaks, bathroom stops, tired little legs, and how to keep everyone entertained without turning the trip into a marathon. The good news is that Pigeon Forge makes family travel a lot easier than many destinations. Between its kid-friendly attractions, scenic mountain setting, and activities that appeal to every age group, it’s a place where families can slow down and genuinely enjoy spending time together. With a little planning and realistic expectations, your Pigeon Forge getaway can feel less stressful, more flexible, and full of the kinds of memories your kids will still be talking about long after you get home.
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8 Fun Things to Do in Pigeon Forge On Your Next Visit
Pigeon Forge, a delightful town located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, is a favored vacation destination for families, couples, and solo travelers. Renowned for its breathtaking natural scenery, thrilling attractions, and welcoming atmosphere, Pigeon Forge boasts a variety of activities that appeal to all ages and interests.
Whether you’re an adventure enthusiast, a history lover, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, Pigeon Forge has something to offer everyone.
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Modern Art Monday Presents: Big Oval By Jane Dickson
Photo By Gail
In 1980, Jane Dickson (b. 1952)and her husband, artist Charlie Ahearn (b. 1951), moved into a loft near New York’s then seedy, but glittering Times Square where, two years earlier, she’d found work programming the first Spectacolor billboard. Attracted to the neighborhood’s brilliant nighttime signage, she began working with oil stick against deep-black backgrounds to evoke the gleam of the nocturnal scenes she witnessed. Traveling to Florida in the mid-1980s, Dickson happened one night upon a carnival filled with amusement rides. She eventually created Big Oval (1985) from pictures and sketches, painting the roller coaster’s arc of blazing lights stretching up into the night.
Photographed in The Museum of Modern Art in New York City
Video Clip of The Week: The Shins, “Cherry Hearts”
Welcome back, Earthlings. In this week’s Video Clip, The Shins draw on their finest influences of the ’80s British New Wave (see The Human League, Heaven 17, Gary Numan) with an enchanting stop-motion animated video for “Cherry Hearts.” The Stefano Bertelli-directed clip, made entirely out of folded paper here, takes place inside an amusement park, so enjoy the ride!
“Cherry Hearts” can be found on The Shins’ fifth album, Heartworms, which is available everywhere now via Aural Apothecary/Columbia Records. Check them out on tour (dates below) right now! Enjoy!
The Shins On Tour:
10/08 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
11/02 Washington, DC The Anthem
11/03 Brooklyn, NY Kings Theatre
11/04 Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore
11/05 Port Chester, NY Capitol Theatre
11/07 Detroit, MI The Fillmore Detroit
11/08 Columbus, OH Express Live! Indoor Pavilion
11/10 Dallas, TX House of Blues
11/11 Houston, TX House of Blues
11/12 McDade, TX Sound on Sound Music Festival
11/14 New Orleans, LA Civic Theatre
11/15 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
11/16 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore Charlotte
11/17 Atlanta, GA Coca Cola Roxy Theatre
11/19 Ciudad de Mexico, MX Corona Capital
11/30 Auckland, NZ Powerstation
12/04 St. Kilda, AU Palais Theatre
12/05 Brisbane, AU QPAC Concert Hall
12/08 Newtown, AU Enmore Theatre
12/12 Honolulu, HI The Republik
