Go for a ride at Great Smoky Mountain Wheel and enjoy magnificent views of the city and its surrounds. Keep your phone handy to capture some epic photos when you reach the top.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when staying in Pigeon Forge. Great Smoky Mountain Wheel is an ideal place to begin here, but there are plenty of other worthy sights to consider. Dollywood, Island at Pigeon Forge, and Titanic Museum are near the giant observation wheel and will fill in your day nicely.

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Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville North

Dante

$403

per person

Jan 6 - Jan 9

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Miami (MIA) to Knoxville (TYS)

7/10 Good! (428 reviews)

I recommend staying at this hotel. The environment is beautiful quiet and serene.

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Knoxville I-75

Dante

$404

per person

Jan 6 - Jan 9

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Miami (MIA) to Knoxville (TYS)

6.6/10 (1,013 reviews)

The property was clean and consistent with the last time I stayed there.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike

$443

per person

Jan 6 - Jan 9

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Miami (MIA) to Knoxville (TYS)

7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)

Very friendly staff, free breakfast offered more than I expected, great water pressure in the shower. Rooms were a little dated decor-wise but clean, and the other things I mentioned made up for that.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Pigeon Forge: French Broad River Helicopter Tour

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

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Shows & concerts

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Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!

Free cancellation available

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Pigeon Forge: French Broad River Helicopter Tour

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Attractions

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Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

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Reviews of Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

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Jennifer

I finally got to see this at night. It was so pretty, along with the dancing fountain.

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