3 Fun Ways to Bring Out Your Inner Cowboy When Visiting Pigeon Forge

While movie icons like Roy Rogers, John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, and even Woody from the Toy Story films have created lasting memories from playing cowboys on the big screen, you can live out the adventure too when you come to the Smokies! The Smoky Mountains and Pigeon Forge create the perfect backdrop as you discover your inner cowboy (or cowgirl), so go ahead and saddle up for the best vacation around! Here are 3 fun ways to bring out your inner cowboy when visiting Pigeon Forge:

1. Gear Up at a Country Western Store

If you’re going to bring out your inner cowboy, the first step is to dress up in the proper gear – you’re gonna need boots, belt buckles, and a cowboy hat to show off on your vacation! The exciting news is that there are several country western stores in Pigeon Forge, including Stages West! This popular store was founded in 1975 with a vision rooted in family, faith, and country, and the owners remain dedicated to providing top-notch Western products and personalized service. You’ll find everything from boots and clothing to wedding outfits and accessories, complete with more than 100 top western brands ranging from the high-performance boots of Ariat to the timeless style of Stetson hats! Some of the other great country western stores in town include Cavender’s Boot City, French’s Shoes & Boots, Gilley’s, and Outback Leather!

2. Go Horseback Riding Among the Beauty of the Smokies

Another one of the fun ways to bring out your inner cowboy when visiting Pigeon Forge is by going horseback riding among the beauty of the Smokies! There are several outfitters in the Smoky Mountains that offer guided trail rides for everyone from beginners to experienced riders! Cades Cove Riding Stables is one of the few stables to operate in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and offers a unique way to explore the historic and natural wonders of the stunning Cades Cove area! Sugarlands Riding Stables also offers horseback riding opportunities within the National Park, and you’ll get to see some areas of the park that most visitors do not see! Other horseback riding outfitters near Pigeon Forge include the Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa, Five Oaks Riding Stables, and Jayell Ranch Adventure Park.

3. See Our Award-Winning Country Music Show

Now that you’ve geared up in some fashionable western gear and explored the Smokies with a guided horseback ride, complete your cowboy adventures with a performance of our country music show in Pigeon Forge! Join the fun as our talented cast brings you on a musical journey with everything from old country favorites and gospel to modern hits and patriotic playlists! You’ll also love the dazzling costumes, impressive choreography, lighting effects, and side-splitting comedy that create unforgettable memories to last a lifetime! All the action takes place in our 1,500-seat multi-million dollar theater, complete with state-of-the-art sound and two giant video screens!

Before visiting Pigeon Forge for your Smoky Mountain adventures, be sure to check out our Pigeon Forge show schedule and lasso up some tickets for the best country music show in town! We look forward to seeing you when we reopen our doors in the spring!