Free & Cheap Things to Do in Pigeon Forge, TN

  • The list below includes 163 free or cheap things to do in or near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Family Fun Center, Mini Golf, Music Venue and Specialty Museums.
  • From Parrot Mountain & Gardens to Rockin' Raceway Arcade, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pigeon Forge and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gatlinburg, Knoxville, Sevierville and Townsend.
  • The list below includes 163 free or cheap things to do in or near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Family Fun Center, Mini Golf, Music Venue and Specialty Museums.
  • From Parrot Mountain & Gardens to Rockin' Raceway Arcade, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pigeon Forge and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gatlinburg, Knoxville, Sevierville and Townsend.
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42.8 Miles
97% 37 votes
Haunted Tours Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
Entertaining in a scary way, Where Shadows Walk features tours of haunted houses, buildings and graveyards. Along with cemetery tours, there are also historical and special holiday outings dedicated to seeing and experiencing ghosts.
42.9 Miles
50% 14 votes
Specialty Museums Oak Ridge, TN 37831 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the preservation of historical railroad equipment, Southern Appalachia Railway Museum operates the Secret City Scenic Excursion Train that runs along Poplar Creek. The ride features a view of an old Department of Energy atomic research facility.
42.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 38 John Justice Road, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
Featuring 24 AMF lanes, Franklin Lanes provides both open and league bowling with automatic scoring and a pro shop. The center offers a tiki bar with drinks, karaoke and flat-screen televisions along with a skating rink.
43.0 Miles
96% 157 votes
Lookouts Nantahala National Forest, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
Sitting 5,342 feet above Franklin, North Carolina, the Wayah Bald Lookout Tower offers unrivaled views of the surrounding land. The tower lies along the Appalachian Trail and is easily accessible from other area trails. There are outhouses and picnic tables on the tower's grounds.
43.0 Miles
66% 62 votes
Specialty Museums 86 East Main Street, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
Located in the Smokey Mountains, the Scottish Tartans Museum in downtown Franklin, North Carolina features displays of Highland historical dress. The museum, which was established in 1963, is also home to an expansive gift shop.
43.0 Miles
17% 6 votes
Specialty Museums 86 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
The historic Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center is a museum and gift shop that was founded to study the origins and development of the tartans. The museum has artifacts including rare Scottish books, kilts, and sporrans.
43.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Art Gallery 26 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
The Pantaleo Art Gallery At Main Street Coffee & Tea is an art gallery filled with a large variety of photography. Visitors commonly enjoy visiting the gallery when stopping by the shop for coffee or tea.
43.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 36 W Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Historical Society of Macon County, the Macon County Historical Museum is a museum filled with exhibits and artifacts displaying the history of the local area. The museum also contains genealogical records and a gift shop.
43.1 Miles
96% 110 votes
Specialty Museums Phillips Street, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
The building that was once Franklin, North Carolina's county jail is now the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum. The Museum has eight rooms crammed with gems, jewelry, mineral samples and information related to mining and gemology.
43.1 Miles
92% 25 votes
Parks Edgemoor Rd, between Highway 162 and Melton Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 MoreLess Info
With 28 miles of trails with steep climbs, Haw Ridge Park can be used for hiking, running and biking. The park provides a view of a river which can be used for kayaking with picnic tables nearby.
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