PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Aug. 7, 2025)—Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), one of the Southeast’s most popular vacation destinations, ranked 26th among the most viewed destinations on Tripadvisor.
The ranking represents second quarter results among domestic travelers. The complete list is available here.
“Tripadvisor’s rankings place Pigeon Forge in great company and alongside major markets including New York City, Las Vegas, Miami Beach, Dallas, and Nashville,” said Leon Downey, executive director of the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism. “We recognize that Tripadvisor is a valuable resource for visitors who plan to travel, and we’re pleased to be top-of-mind for so many consumers.”
Visitors drive more than two billion dollars in gross revenue in Pigeon Forge each year. Tourism is the destination’s only industry.
Only three Tennessee destinations placed among Tripadvisor’s list of Top 50 most viewed cities.
Pigeon Forge, located just six miles from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is home to more than 80 different attractions, a plethora of restaurants, a variety of stage shows, shopping and more than 16,000 overnight accommodations. The destination welcomes approximately nine million visitors annually to enjoy a variety of activities against a backdrop of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains.
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform*, helps millions of people each month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip. Travelers across the globe use Tripadvisor’s website and app to discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before. With more than a billion reviews and contributions, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious restaurants and discover great places nearby.
More information about Pigeon Forge is available at MyPigeonForge.com or by calling 1-800-251-9100.
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About Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge is in East Tennessee, approximately 35 miles from Knoxville and McGhee-Tyson Airport. Two-thirds of the nation’s population east of the Mississippi River lives within a day’s drive, making it an easily accessible family vacation destination. The city’s neighbor is Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the U.S. It also is home to Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park, Tennessee’s most visited ticketed attraction. More information about all aspects of Pigeon Forge is available at MyPigeonForge.com or toll-free at 1-800-251-9100.
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* Source: SimilarWeb, unique users de-duplicated monthly, July 2025.
** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files