Whether you are planning a romantic getaway or you want to add something fun and unique to your next vacation to Pigeon Forge, we suggest you treat yourself to a special trip to a Pigeon Forge winery while you are here. With several to choose from, the wineries in our area are incredible for travelers of legal drinking age to enjoy a pleasant afternoon, all while learning more about the area and tasting a variety of delicious spirits.
To discover all the reasons why we love spending time at the local Pigeon Forge wineries, read below!
1. Rocky Top Wine Trail
For starters, we think you would enjoy a trip to a Pigeon Forge winery during your vacation thanks to the Rocky Top Wine Trail. If you aren’t familiar, the Rocky Top Wine Trail is the collaboration between several of the wineries in the area that offers you a unique experience you can’t find anywhere else.
The local wineries included on the Rocky Top Wine Trail are:
The way the Rocky Top Wine Trail works is you pick up a passport at any of the participating wineries and get a stamp for each one you visit. After your third stop, you will receive a free wine glass with the Rocky Top Wine Trail logo. You will also receive a surprise gift after you visit all five locations. Participating in the wine trail is completely free.
To learn more about the Rocky Top Wine Trail, watch the video below!
2. Great History Lesson
For starters, you will love taking a trip to a Pigeon Forge winery during your next vacation is each visit offers an incredible history lesson. Not only do you have the chance to learn more about the history of wine and winemaking, you also get to take a sneak peek into the history of our area as well. This comes from the fact that many of the ingredients used in making our local wines were grown and harvested in and around Pigeon Forge.
Even better, all of the staff at the wineries are from the area as well. This means they can give you an inside look at the history of the area and how it relates to the evolution of the winemaking industry in the Smokies.
3. Free Samples
Chances are, one of the reasons you want to visit a Pigeon Forge winery is you want to taste some of the local wines made in our area. That is why we are happy to say that you and your group will get to sample all of these incredible flavors thanks to the fact that the wineries offer free samples of their wine.
Not only do they offer you the sample, they will also explain to you both the flavors and aromas you experience when you sip the wine, as well as give you tips on what the perfect food pairings would be. They will also walk you through the winemaking process and entertain you with the story attached to each bottle.
The best part is if you find a flavor or two you like, you can purchase the bottle directly from the winery and take it back with you to enjoy in your Pigeon Forge cabin later.
4. Unique Gift Shop
In addition to wine, you will also find several unique trinkets and souvenirs when you visit a Pigeon Forge winery. The items found here include nearly any wine accessory or home decor item you can think of, including wall plaques, opener tools, bottle holders, artwork, and more!
We love these festive items because they are easy to pack in your suitcase and great ways to remember your latest trip to Pigeon Forge.
Not to mention, these items also make great gifts to give to your loved ones so you can share your experience with them.
For a list of more fun things to do in Pigeon Forge, in addition to your Pigeon Forge winery adventure, check out the list of all the free Pigeon Forge attraction tickets we offer just for staying in one of our cabins.