Vacations: Saving Money In The Smoky Mountains (NAPSA)—You may discover how easy it can be to save money when you spend time at one popular vacation destination. { | A owe @ le | { ~ . J A re ' Here are eight ways to save in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., gateway to America’s most visited national park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 1. Ride a trolley or walk in . town. 5. Buy a Dollywood season pass. Parkway, make walking fun. Forge later in the year, a Dollywood season pass paysforitself on the second visit. Many visitors come in the summer, again in the fall and then at Christmas. If Dollywood is on their agenda, a sea- Pigeon Forge Fun Time Trolleys cost only 50 cents; walking is free. Take the trolley to Dollywood to bypass the theme park’s parking fee. The many attractions along the city’s main street, the 2. Get a Value Card. Discounts on lodging, entertainment, restaurants, shopping and attractions (even indoor skydiving) are on the Pigeon Forge Value Card (free at the Welcome Center). Shopaholics can get a real buzz by using the Value Card for discounts at Belz Factory Outlet World, one of six malls in town. 3. Find new discounts on the Web. Check the city’s Web site, www. MyPigeonForge.com, for new discounts and coupons. 4.Get a free day at Dollywood. Tennessee’s most visited attraction has a deal with its “Arrive After 3, Get the Next Day Free” program. For a sense of extra value, visit on Wednesdays and Thursdays, generally the lowestattendance days. If you’re returning to Pigeon son passis a true bargain. 6. Get a theater combo. Pigeon Forge has more than a dozen musical theaters and more than 20 different shows. Look for discounted combo tickets if you want to see more than oneshow. 7. Buy a vacation package. Packages that combine lodging, shows and attractions into one purchase save you money. Numerous packages are on www.My PigeonForge.com. 8. Enjoy the outdoors. Pigeon Forge is located at the foothills of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its hiking trails, picnic grounds and magnificent scenery. Admission to the parkis free. Complete information is on the Web at www.MyPigeonForge.com or can be had by calling toll free to (800) 251-9100.
