Whether you’re looking for something with a bit of historical appeal, a day of exciting attractions and rides or a place that is fun for the whole family, Pigeon Forge has scrumptious destination for you. The list of great things to do in Pigeon Forge goes on and on, so we’ve chosen a couple of our top picks to help you plan your visit. Read about our favorite Pigeon Forge points of interest below: Old Mill Square Steeped in Smoky Mountain history, the Old Mill has been serving the Pigeon Forge area since the early 1800s when the giant hydropower gristmill became a hub of activity along the Little Pigeon River. The mill provided early settlers of the mountain community with crucial ground meals and flours and electricity until 1935. Today, the Old Mill’s history is being preserved through a collection of shops and restaurants that form the Old Mill Square. You can find a variety of handmade crafts and wares at the artisan shops and delectable food at The Old Mill Restaurant and Pottery House Cafe and Grille. The mill itself remains a Pigeon Forge point of interest, as it is still in use to this day, supplying ground ingredients for the nearby restaurants including grits, hush puppies, biscuits, corn bread, pancakes and muffins. Old Mill Restaurants The Old Mill Restaurant – A staple of Pigeon Forge, visitors and locals alike making a point to return to the Southern-style restaurant again and again. The double- tiered dining room offers gorgeous views of the historic Old Mill and the Little Pigeon River, as well as the famous water wheel...
