LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Pigeon Forge!! I try to go every year for someone's birthday (ususally mine!!). I agree with the other posters, not much in the 'budget' area at all. However, do take the loop around Cade's Cove. It's beautiful and free. Last year we saw a momma bear and a cub walking across the road. Always LOTS of wildlife and you can explore the old bulidings that are there as well. They all have a little plaque that tells the story of each structure. Also, some friends of ours tells me that you can go tubing down the river. Not sure where they get into the river at, but it's free as well. Have a great time!!