One of my kids’ favorite activities when they were younger was our yearly family trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The entire extended family would gather for a weekend of fun activities; shopping for the moms while the dads got to take the kids to various family attractions. (Bryan still complains about the trip where he got bitten by a pony while I was shopping.) We would all meet in the evenings for a family dinner, followed by a group visit to an area attraction or show. We still laugh about the show we attended where my daughter was chosen as the loudest kid from the entire audience. She was invited to appear onstage, where in a fit of shyness; she refused to shake the duck’s foot when offered a chance.
As the years passed and my in-laws grew older, we were no longer able to take our extended family vacations. Lately, the kids have been asking, “When can we visit Pigeon Forge again, Mom?” I looked at the calendar and realized this is the perfect time of year to visit. The leaves in the surrounding mountains are changing into beautiful colors, the scenery is gorgeous and, while it is nippy, it is still warm enough to be outside. “Guess what, kids?” I informed them, “It’s road trip time!” While some of the kids in the family are more excited than others to spend four days cooped up with the family, I’m ready for the break. I’ve been planning activities to keep them occupied, including revisiting favorite sites from when they are younger. Who could resist a visit from the creek my kids spent so much time pushing each other into or a drive through the mountains where Bryan lost our son and was frantically searching for him, only to be reminded he was holding him?
We plan on visiting some new places too. We’ll be taking a trip to the Hollywood Wax Museum. I can’t wait to see who’s there and stand on the VIP Observation Deck to take in the view of the Great Smoky Mountains. It opened in 2012 Have you been to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee? What are your favorite attractions?
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Sounds fun! I have been wanting to go to a wax museum!
Some of those places sound especially interesting to visit. I’m totally gonna pay attention to those travel posts!
I’ve never been to Pigeon Forge or a wax museum. I think it sounds pretty cool to go to one though. I think it’s hilarious your husband was frantically searching for your son and he was holding him. Although, I’m sure it wasn’t funny until he realized it. It’s so cool you’re planning trips of y’all’s memories, very very cool idea.
I have never been here before, but it seems like a nice place to visit. It is also great to have a vacation place that you share with extended family.
I’m going too in December for the same program! It looks like fun!
LOVE Pigeon Forge! One of my favorite destinations 🙂 Never been to the wax museum though, we will have to check it out next time we are there.
Gosh we just passed through TN a few months ago, I would have loved to check this out! We’ll have to hit it next time.
i’ve never been to a wax museum, but i’ve seen enough pics that i want to go!
I’ve never been to the Hollywood Wax Museum, but it’s on my list of places I want to visit!
I’ve only been to the one in Hollywood, and it was really cool. It’s amazing how life-like the figures are. Have a great trip! 🙂
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Looks like a lot of fun! We used to go to Pigeon Forge when I was little and all of the cousins had a great time, I can not wait to take my own kids there.
Sounds like a fun place! I have only been to one wax museum and it was at Plymouth Rock.
i want to come visit places with you, pam!
Sounds like an interesting place. I have family who have visited and loved it but we have never been.
We haven’t been to Pigeon Forge and I’d be just as excited to see the wax museum too! Checked the site and apparently you will see Marilyn M, Charlie Chaplin and Elvis!
This sounds like a lot of fun and I bet that area is beautiful too! I want to go to a wax museum!
Aww your poor hubby, worried he’d lost the baby when he was holding him – that sounds like something that would happen to me, LOL! Have a wonderful trip and say hi to Wax Keanu for me!
I was just in Pigeon Forge, but never made it to the wax museum– adding it to the list for the next time!
How fun, I love a good road trip! I’ve only been to a wax museum once, I am dying to go again! Can’t wait to see pics!
How cool is that? We totally love wax museums and will have to check this one out. Thanks so much
That’s only a few hours drive from me, so I may have to check it out. 🙂
Gosh, there are so many places I would love to visit one day!
How fun! It sounds like you have made some really wonderful family memories. Bitten by a pony? Ouch! I haven’t been to a wax museum in AGES! I wonder if my 7yo would love it or be creeped out, LOL. It’s definitely worth a trip to find out1
This sounds soo cool.. I had no idea there was a wax Museum in Pigeon Forge.. Thanks for sharing, bet you will have a great time… can’t wait to hear all about it
I grew up in NC…so, going to TN for the fall was an annual event! You’re right…it’s the BEST time of year to go! And…a wax museum would totally keep the kids entertained when they get bored of looking at the beauty that surrounds them!
That sounds like a really great time. I bet it’s just gorgeous this time of year!!
Sounds like a fun place to visit! Never heard of this place.
We visited Pigeon Forge a few years ago and didn’t make it to the Wax Museum. Looks like we’ll have to go back, because it looks like a lot of fun!
I love wax museums!!! they are so very cool, one of my favorite museums to visit, and this looks like an especially great one I will have to check it out if I am ever in the area,.
I have been but it’s been so long ago now. I just saw a Clint Eastwood on your wax museum link that totally rocked!
Wax museums are a lot of fun. Haven’t heard of this one, it’s been a long time since being around in that area. I will keep it in mind next time we go through there.
I have never heard of this place until now. But, it sounds like a lot of fun.
Oh I’ve heard of the Hollywood Wax museum, I’m now wondering if it’s anything the same like the Madame Tussaud’s wax museum in Europe?
I haven’t been to Pigeon Forge.. but your post makes me wanna take a trip over there.. anyhow, thanks for the wonderful review 🙂 This is going on in my ‘places to check out’ list 🙂
Visited this museum on our last trip to Pigeon Forge, such a fun place! Lots of great photo opps, for sure.
That sounds like fun. I think my kids would enjoy it!
I haven’t been to Pigeon Forge but you sure have made me want to go. I love a GOOD wax museum also.
Hahahaha… good for you for leaving the kids with the Dads and heading shopping.
I had no idea there was a Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge! We love it there, too!
I didn’t know that either!