Free Museums in Pigeon Forge

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Free Museums in Pigeon Forge

Hollywood Wax Museum
Hollywood Wax Museum
4.4 (5914 ratings)4 (2342 ratings)
Visitors can view & pose for photos with sculpted replicas of film stars at this attraction.
106 Showplace Blvd Unit A, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA
Wax museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
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"The Hollywood Wax Museum is another one of the best Pigeon Forge Parkway attractions. This popular museum is overflowing with celebrities…or wax replicas of them at least!. Visitors will have the chance to snap selfies with some of the biggest stars on the planet, including Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Will Ferrell, Natalie Portman, and Harrison Ford."
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"Have you ever wanted to meet some of Hollywood’s most famous stars?. The Hollywood Wax Museum gives you that opportunity. While the stars you encounter are made of wax, you will feel like they are coming to life as you have the opportunity to get your picture made singing on stage with Hollywood’s most famous singers!"
Knoxville Museum of Art
Knoxville Museum of Art
4.7 (981 ratings)4.5 (292 ratings)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility.
1050 Worlds Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916, USA
Art museumMuseumsBanquet hallWedding venue
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"For 25 years, the Knoxville Museum of Art has done its best to promote local art from the state, focusing on Southern Appalachian culture and artists from the region. With no admission cost, it’s among the free things to do in Knoxville that is a great way to occupy yourself this weekend. The Museum of Art is housed in a beautiful building made from state-mined marble, racking up a $6 million renovation bill."
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"The museums in Knoxville give the very essence of its citizens and rich culture. If you are looking for something deeper and more meaningful, head to the museums in city. Explore the cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical side of Knoxville with these museums."
Alewine Pottery
Alewine Pottery
4.8 (489 ratings)4.5 (595 ratings)
Family-run pottery studio & store selling handcrafted mugs, plates, pitchers, vases & bakeware.
623 Glades Rd # 10, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
Pottery storeMuseumsArt Galleries
Guinness World Records Adventure
Guinness World Records Adventure
4.1 (1320 ratings)3.5 (229 ratings)
Attraction with displays about sports, science & architecture records & interactive challenges.
631 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
MuseumsSpecialty Museums
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"Address: 631 Parkway, Baskin Square, Gatlinburg, Tennessee TN, 37738, USA Tel: +1 865 436 9100 Complementing the marvels of Ripley's is the ever-popular Guinness World of Records Museum, displaying hundreds of exhibits related to record breaking feats documented in the world-famous book. There are also extensive collections of memorabilia celebrating some of the more well-known records, with Elvis, the Beatles and Batman featuring prominently. Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 20:00 Admission: charge"
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"See hundreds of exhibits at the Guinness World Records Adventure!. As one of the new Ripley’s attractions in Gatlinburg, it’s sure to be popular and something you don’t want to miss!. They also have trivia, galleries, authentic memorabilia, and a ton of displays for you to see."
Paul Murray Gallery
Paul Murray Gallery
5 (17 ratings)5 (135 ratings)
1003 Glades Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
Art galleryMuseums
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"Explore the timeless faces of Southern Appalachian mountain folk and the rural farmers in the pencil and paint artwork at the Paul Murray Gallery!. This art gallery is located on Gatlinburg’s historic 8-mile loop road and is one of the highlights of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. Artist Paul Murray records the timeless faces of the pioneer lifestyle, and he has several art collections available, including the Appalachia Series, Mirrored Souls Collection, the Ouellette Series and The Last of the Legend Series."
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"The Paul Murray Studio & Gallery displays the work of one of Gatlinburg’s most accomplished artists. After dropping out of school at age 13, Paul Murray became a professional painter and sketch artist. Murray’s work focuses on the rural residents of the Appalachian mountains."
Love Life Live Life
Love Life Live Life
4.8 (12 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings)
600 Glades Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
ArtistMuseumsDesignJewelry designerPainterArt GalleriesEducational sites
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"Browse an inspirational collection of handcrafted artwork at the Love Life Live Life gallery in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community!. This beautiful studio is owned by talented artist Kimberly Bylo, who creates all types of stunning pendants and earrings. Whether you are looking for a personal souvenir or a gift for a loved one, you won’t find fused glass jewelry like this anywhere else in the Smokies!"
Master's Editions Gallery of Light
Master's Editions Gallery of Light
4.7 (27 ratings)4.5 (49 ratings)
2530 Parkway Suite 23, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA
Art galleryMuseums
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
4.3 (5306 ratings)4 (97 ratings)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
800 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
MuseumsAmusement centerAmusement parkSpecialty Museums
A. Jann Peitso Art
A. Jann Peitso Art
5 (4 ratings)5 (10 ratings)
170 Glades Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
ArtistMuseumsArt Galleries
Thomas Kinkade Gallery & Gifts
Thomas Kinkade Gallery & Gifts
4.8 (240 ratings)4.5 (106 ratings)
4030 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA
Art galleryMuseumsGift shop

Best Fine Dining in Pigeon Forge

Bistro 109
Bistro 109
4.3 (239 ratings)
Italian-inspired & Southern-style dishes served in a dark, modern space hosting live entertainment.
109 Bruce St, Sevierville, TN 37862, USA
Fine dining restaurantNew American restaurantWine bar
The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot
4.4 (814 ratings)
Fondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.
111 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Fondue restaurantFine dining restaurant
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Ruth's Chris Steak House
4.6 (1043 ratings)
Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
950 Volunteer Landing Ln, Knoxville, TN 37915, USA
Steak houseAmerican restaurantCatererFine dining restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant

Best History Museum in Pigeon Forge

Sevier County Heritage Museum
Sevier County Heritage Museum
4.7 (7 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings)
167 Bruce St, Sevierville, TN 37862, USA
MuseumHeritage museumHistory Museums
Mountain Farm Museum
Mountain Farm Museum
4.8 (205 ratings)4.5 (429 ratings)
Group of historic log farm buildings, moved here in the 1950s, with living history exhibits.
Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
MuseumHistory Museums
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"The Mountain Farm Museum commemorates some of the homes and structures built by pioneers during the 19th century. Most of the buildings were relocated to the museum during the 1950s, although the barn, built in 1880, is still in its original location. The open-air museum includes a rustic log cabin built around 1900, an icehouse used for refrigeration, a blacksmith shop, and two corn cribs, among other things."
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Oconaluftee Visitor Center
"Step back into history inside the unique Mountain Farm Museum. Walk through a farmstead of structures carefully preserved from the last century, including a log farmhouse, a barn and apple house, a springhouse, and a working blacksmith shop. Explore and learn how families lived in the mountains 100 years ago."
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
4.6 (187 ratings)4 (109 ratings)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop.
700 S Hall of Fame Dr, Knoxville, TN 37915, USA
Non-profit organizationSights & LandmarksBasketball courtEvent venueMuseumSports memorabilia storeWedding venueWomen's organizationEducational sitesHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
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"The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame is worth visiting for a few reasons: 1) girl power!. ; 2) it’s home to the world’s largest basketball; 3) the Hall of Fame is a sub-contractor for the Center for Sport, Peace, and Society. The society’s mission is “to use sport to change lives, communities, and the world through teaching, research, and service.” As travelers, how could we not want to support such a mission?"
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"The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame is one of the fun things to do in Knoxville, Tennessee. On its rooftop, you’ll see the biggest basketball in the world, making it easily spotted from far away. It’s a great place to get inspired and a spot in the city that sports lovers shouldn’t miss."

Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Pigeon Forge

Holy Land Market
Holy Land Market
4.7 (516 ratings)
Unfussy counter-serve featuring Middle Eastern deli fare such as kebabs & falafel, plus burgers.
3601 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA
CafeGrocery store
Duncan Cafe
Duncan Cafe
5 (4 ratings)
JOHN J. DUNCAN FEDERAL BUILDING, 710 Locust St, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
CafeAmerican restaurant
Starbucks
Starbucks
4.2 (868 ratings)
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
646 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37876, USA
Coffee shopBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee storeEspresso barInternet cafe

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