We looked at several trail ride options in the area and finally landed on Davy Crockett based on some reviews that mentioned how wonderful they are with children.  Our six year old had done a few pony rides before in a small ring with someone leading her on foot but had never been on a trail ride on a real horse. She was a tiny bit nervous so Kelly our trail guide hooked up a lead line and put her right behind him to make her feel secure, but also encourage her that she could do this and let her feel independent. We had an amazing ride through beautiful woods and she loved every second of it. We will absolutely ride with them again next time we are in town and highly recommend if you are looking for an equestrian excursion option in the area. 

🐴 30 minutes - $27
🐴 1 hour - $38
🐴 1.5 hours - $56
🐴 2 hours - $75
🐴 half day - $200
🐴 (All rates are before tax&tip)

Reservations are preferred so give them a call before you go. They accept cash or credit card, but all tips for tour guide must be in cash. 

☎️ 865-448-6411
📍505 Old Cades Cove Rd. Townsend, TN 37882
💻 www.davycrockettridingstables.com

Our now-six-year-old is absolutely in love with mini-golf so we usually try to find a course to play wherever we go and our trips to Pigeon Forge are no exception.  I found the newly opened Lost Mine Mini-Golf & Mountain Coaster online and knew it looked like just the place to include on our Spring Break Itinerary!

We cannot possibly recommend this place highly enough.  The mini golf course is great with a whimsical bear-and-possum-and-honey theme throughout; our six year old could not stop laughing at the statues and their antics throughout the course.  Hole number 9 was by far our favorite; {spoiler alert} never have I ever hit a golf ball into the water on purpose, but what a fantastic gimmick!  They also have a putting green at the beginning which is perfect for group photos, actual putting practice or killing time if there are groups in front of you.
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Their mountain coaster is INCREDIBLE!  We loved it so much we rode it during the day and then came back and rode it at night as well; (there is a great bundle deal if you do this so we highly recommend that, see below for details.) The track itself is 5,440 feet long, and takes 9ish minutes to enjoy (depending on how fast you choose to go!) There are both beautiful natural scenery and clever attractions to enjoy as you whiz by, and this coaster features new technology that allows the ride to be not only safer but more enjoyable.  We also loved the point of view camera mounted on each vehicle and opted to buy the photo/video package. 

We also can’t say enough about the incredible staff - everyone we met was kind, knowledgeable and accommodating in every way; truly the finest of southern hospitality.

🏔️🎢: $17.99 Adults, $13.99 youth, $7.99 kiddos
⛳️: $17.99 Adults, $13.99 youth/kiddos
💰: You can also do a bundle of mountain coaster + mini golf for $27.98 adults, $23.98 youth or $17.98 kiddos. Also, you can ride/play again for $9.99 adults…perfect for coming back to take a night ride!
🎟️: Want a discount? Sweet Retreat guests can find coupons in our cabin!
​☎️ 865-280-0089
📍2509 Teaster Lane Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
💻 https://lostmine.com/​

Be sure to check out the video below for a peek at what it's like to ride the mountain coaster!  So much fun!

We loved getting to host Nonnie and her husband a few weeks ago when they were in town.  She was the kindest guest who not only created a beautiful blog about her time spent at The Sweet Retreat, but also painted a gorgeous portrait of our cabin!  Check out some of her photos below and be sure to check out her instagram post and her blog about our cute little cabin!  
Thank you Nonnie, and come back anytime.