Dollywood? The Island? The Smokies? YES! We are near all of the area’s biggest attractions and best restaurants!

 

Just minutes from unforgettable memories!

Nestled in the heart of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the Norma Dan Motel puts you right at the center of all the action. Conveniently located near the area's most iconic attractions, including Dolly's Stampede, Dollywood, The Island in Pigeon Forge, Wonderworks, the Titanic Museum, and the majestic Great Smoky Mountains National Park, our motel serves as the perfect home base for your Smoky Mountain adventure. Whether you're seeking thrills at the theme parks, exploring the wonders of the natural world, or enjoying the vibrant entertainment and restaurant scene, you'll find everything just moments away from our doorstep. After a day of excitement, return to the comfort of the Norma Dan Motel, where our cozy accommodations and friendly hospitality await, ensuring your stay is nothing short of unforgettable.

Things to do in Pigeon Forge

There is plenty to see and do in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and the Norma Dan Motel is right in the middle of all the action! Here are some places we recommend while staying with us!

Restaurants

  • Texas Roadhouse (0.2 miles from the Motel)

  • The Local Goat (3.6 miles. Make online reservations in advance.)

  • Cracker Barrel (0.2 miles. Bring souvenir money.)

  • Gaucho Urbano Brazilian Steakhouse (1.2 miles. All you-can-eat steak? Yes please!)

  • The Old Mill Restaurant (1 mile)

  • Pottery House Cafe (1 mile. Check out the homemade breads and desserts.)

  • Country Roads Axe Co. (2.6 miles. Coal-fired pizza, wings, salads, and a full bar and a beer wall)

Entertainment

  • Dolly’s Stampede (0.1 miles and across the street from the Motel)

  • Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud (2.8 miles. Also check out the adventure park.)

  • Hatfield & McCoy (4.1 miles. Next to the Titanic Museum.)

  • Pirates Voyage (2.4 miles. Stop by The Island after the show.)

  • Comedy Barn (2.2 miles. Your face will hurt from laughing so much.)

Attractions

  • Dollywood (3 miles. Get there early, be ready to walk a lot, and buy Cinnamon Bread.)

  • The Island in Pigeon Forge (2.4 miles. Shopping, restaurants, and a Ferris Wheel.)

  • The Old Mill Square (1 mile. Check out the pottery and blacksmith shops.)

  • Pigeon Forge Snow (2.8 miles. Indoor snow tubing year round.)

  • Wonderworks (4.1 miles. Great family fun in the upside house on the Parkway.)

  • Numerous go-kart tracks and miniature golf courses.

  • TopJump Trampoline Park (0.2 miles. Great for the kids to burn off some energy.)

  • Gatlinburg Golf Course (0.6 miles)

Shopping

  • The Island in Pigeon Forge (2.4 miles. Shopping, restaurants, and a Ferris Wheel.)

  • Mountain Mile Mall (2.6 miles. Nike, REI, and more.)

  • Three Bears General Store (2.1 miles. A local favorite.)

  • The Shops of Pigeon Forge (2.7 miles. See Cooter’s Place for Dukes of Hazard fans.)

  • Tanger Outlet (4.8 miles)

Things to do in Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg is about 7 miles or 15 minutes from the Norma Dan Motel. Here are some of our favorite places to visit in Gatlinburg.

Restaurants

  • Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar

  • Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse

  • The Peddler Steakhouse

  • Chesapeake’s Seafood and Raw Bar

  • Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Co.

Attractions

  • Ripley’s Aquarium

  • Anakeesta

  • Gatlinburg Sky Park

  • Ober Mountain Park and Ski Area

  • The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Shopping

  • Ole Smoky Moonshine

  • Baskins Square Mall

  • Mountain Mall

  • The Village

  • Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community

Kid Friendly

  • Gatlin’s Escape Games and Laser Tag

  • Hollywood Star Cars Museum

  • Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini Golf

  • Hillbilly Golf

  • SMO Rafting

Things to do in Sevierville

Sevierville’s city limits are about 4 miles away from the Norma Dan Motel and offers a lot to see and do! Here are the best places to visit in Sevierville!

Restaurants

  • Roma Table

  • Five Oaks Farm Kitchen

  • Applewood Farmhouse

  • Joe’s Crab Shack

  • Aubrey’s

  • Holston’s Kitchen

Attractions

  • Skyland Ranch

  • NASCAR Speedpark

  • Adventure Park Zip Lines

  • Smoky Mountain Helicopter Tours

  • Dig ‘N Zone

Shopping

  • Tanger Outlet Mall

  • The Apple Barn & Cider Mill

  • Walmart Super Center

  • Smoky Mountain Gateway

  • River Place

  • Target (coming soon)

  • Smoky Mountain Knife Works

Kid Friendly

  • Sevier Air Trampoline Park

  • Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini Golf

  • Sevierville City Park

  • Soaky Mountain Water Park

  • We Rock the Spectrum Indoor Playground

Other Things to Do

Here are some of our favorite things to do and see outside of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville.

Knoxville

  • The University of Tennessee

  • World’s Fair Park

  • Riverboat Cruise

  • Downtown Market Square

  • Calhoun’s On The River

Kodak

  • Buc-ee’s

  • Seven Islands State Bird Park

  • Bass Pro Shops

  • KaTom Restaurant Supply

  • The Chop House

Dandridge

  • Douglas Lake & TVA Dam

  • Dandridge Farmer’s Market

  • Dandridge Brewing Company

  • Martha’s Market

  • Don Marco’s Mexican Kitchen

Seymour

  • 411 Motorspeedway

  • Creekside Golf Course

  • Smoky Mountain Paintball

  • 1783 Eatery

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