Comedy Barn Theater along Pigeon Forge Parkway

4 Reasons to Plan a Smoky Mountain Family Vacation

The opportunity for excitement is endless in the Great Smoky Mountains! Each year, millions of visitors flock to the Smokies for vacation, and for good reason! Visitors of the Smoky Mountains love visiting the area at all times of year because of its beautiful scenery and long list of fun activities to participate in. Here are 4 reasons to plan a Smoky Mountain family vacation.

1. Our Show

Our show at The Comedy Barn® is without a doubt a fan-favorite of Smoky Mountain visitors! The Comedy Barn® is the most successful and most attended clean comedy theater in the world! Guests of all ages and walks of life are entertained during our fun show! Our guests experience a great time with the whole family during a night out at our show. For more than 2 hours, you’ll have a smile stuck on your face as you enjoy hilarious antics and jokes from our quirky cast of characters at a rapid pace!

2. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

View of the Smoky Mountains during fall

Featuring over 500,000 acres of beautiful mountain country, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States! Vacationers come to the Smokies each year with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park being one of the things on their to-do list! The list of fun things to do in the national park is seemingly never ending! Many guests enjoy visiting the park to hike areas like the Appalachian Trail, while others prefer to trek to the Clingmans Dome Observation Tower to enjoy the most incredible views! Love to fish? Bring your pole and cast a line in a Smoky Mountain National Park stream and see what you can catch!

3. Dollywood

Dollywood, the popular Pigeon Forge theme park, is one of the top attractions each year in the Smoky Mountains! Owned by country music legend and Sevierville native Dolly Parton, Dollywood attracts millions of thrill seekers each year! In fact, Dollywood was named the No. 1 Theme Park in the United States as part of Tripadvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards! Dollywood boasts more than 50 world-class rides, endless entertainment options, incredible dining options and a welcoming atmosphere! Throughout the year, Dollywood puts on several festivals, making it a unique attraction to visit during all times of the year!

4. Delicious Food Options

animatronic chickens at Frizzle Chicken Farmhouse Cafe

You won’t have any problem finding delicious food options in the Smoky Mountains! Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville and the surrounding area are full of tasty restaurants that are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling full and ready to tackle a busy vacation day on your Smoky Mountain family vacation! Frizzle Chicken Farmhouse Cafe serves up delicious Southern-style breakfasts in beautiful Pigeon Forge! Or, check out another one of our sister dinner shows — Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud and Pirates Voyage! No matter where in the Smoky Mountains you are, there’s sure to be tasty food nearby!

Now, there’s no doubt as to why you should plan a Smoky Mountain family vacation! Grab your tickets to The Comedy Barn® today and start planning your trip!