Great ATV time. First time riding went as a walk in. All prices and fees are listed if you actually…read moreread the forms you sign. It is clearly listed that if you flip the atv you will be charged. Just went 2 of us on individual atvs. Our tour guide showed me how to operate the atv and constantly turned around to check on me. I made a joke about wanting to get a little muddy and he made that happen for me . You go around the track twice which is nice. Scenic view at one point but all in all worth it.

Jacob was super nice and very informative during our train ride. Excellent job! Highly recommend!read more

The drive thru tour of seeing all the animals and feeding them from inside the wagon is so fun…read more There are goats, deer, ram, cows, longhorn steer and even a yak. All the animals are very docile and can easily eat from your hand. A lot of them are big cuddle babies according to the staff.The feed bucket is a good size to feed all the animals. The staff is good at rotating the animals so you get a chance to feed them all They also have a walk in area to see animals, a highland cow session you can book, a zip line and a self controlled mountain coaster. The highlight for me was Dozer the sweet highland cow and the baby alpaca. Thanks Skyland Ranch for the fun morning

3.5% service charge and using ai art at the counter plus a $3 convince fee. Feels badread more

First time coming here and we were all a little nervous, but the staff was beyond friendly and very…read morehelpful. Clint was our guide and he was absolutely amazing, he made us feel safe and comfortable and most importantly confident. I highly recommended visiting.

My daughter and I visited Big Rock Dude Ranch during our trip to the Smoky Mountains because…read morehorseback riding was one of the experiences we were most looking forward to. Unfortunately, the experience was incredibly frustrating. There was little to no clear signage explaining where to check in or how the process worked. We waited at the "Riding Stables" counter, and when we finally spoke to an employee, we were simply told to stand by the stop sign at the stable. We waited there for nearly an hour before learning we were supposed to have purchased tickets first. No one at the counter mentioned that, even though we specifically told them we were there to ride and didn't know what to do. When I went back to buy tickets, I was told both riders had to be present, so I had to run back for my daughter, only to lose our place in line (we were next up). We were then told rides were assigned based on ticket purchase time, meaning we'd have to start all over again. Since we had a flight to catch, we had no choice but to leave without riding. We could've used that lost time for a nice breakfast and one last hike. To make matters worse, when I explained what had happened, the employee dismissed our concerns and said she was "just in charge of pictures and that we would probably still make our flight" even after starting the whole wait process over. Better signage, clearer instructions, and staff who take ownership of customer issues would have prevented this entire experience. The lady at the main ticket counter wasn't helpful either. Very disappointing.

My wife and I have been together for 24 years. In that time we've gone horseback riding 3 times,…read moretwo of which have been here in Pigeon Forge. Our most recent excursion @ Goldrush Stables and the other @ Big Rock Dude Ranch. Naturally, I can't help making comparisons between the two. Simply put, after this experience we've come to the conclusion we really don't like riding horses, even though we love them! It's just not for us, but we are so glad for all the opportunities. . [ THE RIDE ] We arrived 15 minutes early as requested by the stables to sign waivers and prep for the ride. Our trail guides were saddling several horses as we watched from outside the fence. Once ready, we were summoned to the mounting platform, which makes it much easier for beginners like us. Because COVID-19 has given me a little extra girth, I was given one of the larger horses named Blondie, while my wife rode Fanny. It was Blondie's first ride in weeks (they tend to rest their horses for long periods), so she proved to be rather eager on the trail. Fanny, as my wife soon discovered, doesn't like to get her feet wet. Once all the riders were mounted & instructed, we walked across a wooden bridge to a field and began our ride. Normally the ride would begin by walking the horses through the creek, but rain from the night before had water levels up, so we bypassed it via the bridge. We also bypassed another creek walk further down the trail, which was disappointing since it was one of the main reasons we chose this stable over Big Rock. It was one of the best selling points. We then arrived at a smaller, more narrow creek crossing that both Blondie and Fanny decided to jump, startling both me & my wife. Immediately after the creek the terrain goes uphill, which my horse decided to run. She headed straight into some low-lying branches, almost knocking me off. Her eagerness caused her to not listen very well when pulling back on her reigns and my inexperience handling her didn't help. My wife's horse ran her knee into a tree just after jumping the small creek, so clearly we were having a few issues! LOL Our guides yelled out after my wife's accident "steer your horses", but even after 3-minutes of instruction it's hard to do that properly when the horse seems to have other plans. At this point the trail follows a path into the woods and up and down a fairly good-sized hill. On a dry day I think this would have been a very pleasant ride, but because the trail was muddy, my particular horse kept sliding... BADLY, like something you'd see in a cartoon! It was very nerve racking and made it difficult to relax and enjoy the experience. In truth, I felt sorry for my horse. She was seriously soaked in sweat by mid ride and seemed to walk under every low branch along the way! I believe she was intentionally trying to get me off her back, fo'realz... hahaha! Poor thing. My wife remained frazzled most of the ride as she wrestled with her own fears of not feeling in control. At midpoint the trail loops back into itself and we follow the same path back to the beginning. . [ THE VERDICT ] We learned something about ourselves that I suppose we've always known. Some of the experiences we've had were greatly enhanced because of the joy we felt showing our children how to live life. We did so many things in the name of giving them great memories and now we must reprogram to pursue our own like as a couple, not just as parents. We thought we would enjoy the more open fields & smaller slopes @ Goldrush versus the mountainous trail @ Big Rock, and probably would have if not for the muddy conditions. That being said, the ride time was far shorter and there is little else to do here. Overall we felt like Big Rock was the better value. So why 4 stars you ask? Well, for one I believe most of our dislikes for this ride were either OPERATOR ERROR or just conditions that couldn't be helped. It's just the luck of the draw when dealing with nature. Secondly, I think despite the shortness of the trail, it is perfect for beginners and families with children old enough to ride on their own. [ NOTE TO OWNERS ] I would like to suggest regularly trimming low lying branches along the trail, adding colorful signage reminding riders to watch their knees in at least TWO critical areas and/or add a guide rail to deter the horses from walking so close. Most of us city folk just don't know how to handle a horse!!! Also, since the trail is short and most people these days love photo opportunities, why not build a second mounting/dismounting platform at the top of the hill where riders can have a chance to pause & take pics on or beside their horses. I personally think this would go a long way in improving the experience. TIP WHEN PLANNING A VISIT: Currently they do not allow doubles, so smaller children or kids fearful of riding alone cannot ride (unlike Big Rock which allows small children to ride with parents). ENJOY 2020 / 71

This place was great! We wanted to do something different in this vacation and horse back riding…read morewas something we never have done before! It was cool to get to go up hills and see the beautiful views from riding the horses! I rode rebel and he was great! He wanted to lead the whole time but we stayed in the second spot. Highly recommend trying this place out!

Great easy family trail ride. Took our 2 kids (10 and 6) and the 1hr ride was perfect for them…read more Every employee was incredibly nice and seemed to really enjoy their jobs. Can't say enough good things about our guide Danni- she was so nice and took great care of our group. Other reviews have mentioned the lack of views - but this spot is so easy to access and there are some nice views!

I really wish I could give this business more stars. They so deserve it. This was my first time…read moreriding a horse. And the ladies in the office explained everything in detail, the gentleman that worked to find the right horse to fit our needs. Matt was our trail guide and he was so knowledgeable and always making sure everyone on our trail ride was safe. We will definitely be returning next year when we come back!! Thank you folks a million times over.

Beer is great, food is great and they are dog friendly. I seriously wished I lived closer. The…read morestaff loves working there and are attentive and they just add to the wonderful experience. I normally don't write reviews but we just had such a good experience here.

Excellent food and even better service. Greg you're the best! Makes a delicious pink lemonade my…read moredaughter loved. 5/5 stars all around.

Food is of good quality and you get plenty of it. The meatloaf is real good. The carrots are…read moreamazing. I do like that vegetable soup too!

This is our go-to place to eat while in Pigeon Forge. We enjoy the chicken and dumplings along…read morewith the Barbecue.

Had dinner up here during a trip to Annakeesta. They do not have GF items listed on their menu but…read morethey do have an allergy menu. They have GF buns and pasta. They also have a full bar so I ordered a strawberry margarita. My friend and I shared the nut and berry salad and the cades cove sandwich on a GF bun. The sides included are fries but there is no dedicated fryer. All of their sides they offered at this time were not GF so the server had the kitchen make brussel sprouts in a pain to avoid cross contamination. The food was amazing!! The server was very knowledgeable with celiac/gluten free and confirmed with the kitchen to ensure everything was safe. Highly recommend and will continue to come back.

This is a beautiful spot, but nothing we ate left us wanting to come back or write home about…read more They had no desserts, which was a bummer since we chose this place for our anniversary dinner. I just felt like at the price point- it could have been better.

Local Goat in Pigeon Forge TN is awesome. You can tell by the parking lot that is always packed…read moreout - every day. Food is Fresh and prepared exactly as you request it. Never been disappointed in any of the dishes ordered. Love the fresh, hand-cut french fries and fried green tomatoes. That's the only place my husband goes for the best burger in town.

We had a big group and the waitress was very patient and never rushed us . The food was great . It…read morewas not very expensive. we had a great time. I would definitely go back. Love this place. Definitely recommend it.(our waitresses's name was Kelsey She was the best.)