Experience the beauty and excitement of the Smoky Mountains at **Capital Vacations The Lodges at the Great Smoky Mountains**, a welcoming vacation destination in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the region, this resort offers a convenient home base for discovering the area's mountain scenery, family attractions, entertainment, shopping, and dining. Whether you're planning a relaxing mountain escape or a getaway filled with activities, Pigeon Forge offers a wonderful blend of outdoor adventure and memorable experiences.
Pigeon Forge is one of the most popular destinations in the Smoky Mountain region, known for its lively entertainment, family-friendly attractions, and easy access to the great outdoors. Spend your days exploring the scenic mountain roads, discovering local shops, enjoying amusement attractions, or sampling the area's restaurants. Just beyond town, the Great Smoky Mountains provide a beautiful setting for hiking, wildlife viewing, photography, and scenic drives. From peaceful mountain mornings to evenings filled with entertainment, the area offers something for every kind of traveler.
Why The Lodges at the Great Smoky Mountains is a "Can't Miss" Destination
A vacation in Pigeon Forge brings together the best of a mountain getaway and a lively resort town. The area is home to exciting attractions, live shows, unique shopping experiences, and a wide range of dining options. Families can enjoy a full itinerary of amusement parks and interactive attractions, while couples and friends can explore the area's scenic beauty, local distilleries, and entertainment venues.
The resort's location on Whistling Wind Way places guests in Pigeon Forge, making it a convenient starting point for exploring the surrounding area. With a four-night stay, there's time to experience the highlights of Pigeon Forge, visit nearby Gatlinburg, and enjoy the natural beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Location Highlights
Pigeon Forge and the surrounding Smoky Mountain region offer a variety of attractions and memorable experiences. Popular area highlights include:
- Dollywood – Enjoy thrilling rides, live entertainment, seasonal festivals, and the charm of this well-known Smoky Mountain theme park.
- Dollywood's Splash Country – Make a splash at a seasonal water park featuring slides, pools, and family-friendly water attractions.
- The Island in Pigeon Forge – Explore a lively entertainment destination with restaurants, shops, attractions, and the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel.
- Titanic Museum Attraction – Discover an interactive museum experience dedicated to the history of the Titanic and its passengers.
- WonderWorks – Enjoy hands-on exhibits and interactive experiences in this distinctive upside-down attraction.
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Explore scenic drives, hiking trails, waterfalls, historic sites, and opportunities to view local wildlife.
- Gatlinburg – Visit this popular mountain town known for its shops, restaurants, attractions, and access to the national park.
- Anakeesta – Experience mountain views, outdoor activities, gardens, and attractions in a scenic mountaintop setting.
- Old Mill Square – Discover historic charm, local shops, restaurants, and traditional Smoky Mountain crafts.
Resort Amenities
The Lodges at the Great Smoky Mountains provides a convenient setting for enjoying everything the Pigeon Forge area has to offer. Guests can use the resort as a comfortable home base between days spent exploring local attractions, enjoying mountain scenery, and discovering the region's entertainment and dining options.
Pigeon Forge offers plenty of ways to fill your vacation, from family attractions and live performances to scenic drives and outdoor adventures. Whether you prefer an active itinerary or a slower-paced mountain escape, the surrounding area makes it easy to plan a memorable stay.
Accessibility Features
Guests with specific accessibility requirements are encouraged to contact the property before arrival to discuss their needs and confirm suitable accommodations.
Entertainment
Entertainment is a major part of the Pigeon Forge experience. Visitors can enjoy live music, comedy, variety shows, dinner theaters, amusement attractions, and seasonal events throughout the year. The Island in Pigeon Forge offers shopping, dining, and entertainment in one lively destination, while nearby Gatlinburg provides even more attractions and mountain-town charm.
For guests who enjoy the outdoors, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers opportunities for hiking, scenic drives, wildlife viewing, and exploring the region's natural beauty. Whether your days are filled with adventure or your evenings are spent enjoying a show, the Smoky Mountains provide a wonderful backdrop for your vacation.
Helpful Resort Information
- Address: 222 Whistling Wind Way, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Free Parking
- Stay requirement: This accommodation is offered as a 4-night stay.
- Resort fee: $10 per room, per night.
- Lodging tax: 10.75% Pigeon Forge lodging tax. Tax rates may change without notice.
- Accepted payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit card, cash, traveler's check, and money order.
- Reservations must be paid in US funds and are non-transferable.
- A valid photo ID is required at check-in.
- Personal checks are not accepted.
House Rules / Policies
- Guests must be 21 years of age or older unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- This is a smoke-free property. A $250 cleaning fee will apply if smoking occurs inside a guest room.
- Pets are not permitted on the property.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
All our luxury resorts use a system called Allocate Upon Arrival which means the actual suite you will be assigned to is given upon check-in. These photos are a combination of all the different suites on site. If you have a floor, unit or building number that you would like to stay in, please do not hesitate to ask. The full-time on-site reservation check-in staff is happy to do their best to accommodate your request. Please note since we do not place you in an exact unit and this is done by the front desk staff, we cannot guarantee the requests, but will do our best to make sure they are accommodated. If your reservation is more than 4 nights you may be assigned to a new suite for housekeeping purposes. Keeping our suites up to luxury standard is our top priority.
The person checking in must be 21 years of age (or older). With this notion, please prepare a VALID ID and credit card in your name. A Pre-Authorization from any major credit card upon checking in is required. After purchase you will receive an email confirmation showing your name on the reservation as the guest checking in within 14 days of check in date. Please bring a valid form of Picture ID. However, if you would like to change the name of the person checking in after you have provided this information, there will be a $99.00 name change fee and $129 on the day of check in. Any damages will be charge upon check out.