Best Places to Stay
for Car Shows & Rod Runs
in Pigeon Forge
I spent the time checking these places out so you don't have to!
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Excellent reviews
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Proximity to LeConte Center and Main Parkway Action
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Street front parking for exhibit cars
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Street front balcony rooms and more
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My Best Picks - Hotels in Pigeon Forge
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1.) Willow Brook Lodge, 3035 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
![Willow Brook Lodge, Pigeon Forge TN hotel for rod run, pool and waterslide](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_cbced069bea8425797334792cdd53768~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_110,h_65,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Willow%20Brook%20Lodge.jpg)
![Best hotels for Car Shows, Willow Brook Lodge, Pigeon forge tn, view from top floor balcony onto Parkway](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_0e5210a37ed649b58e2e5f5166b5343e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_112,h_64,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/willow%2520brook%2520lodge%25202_edited.jpg)
This Hotel has it all.
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Smack in the middle of all the Rod Run action
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Very close (walkable) to the LeConte Center for indoor car shows
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Right on the Parkway
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A lot of balcony rooms that overlook the Parkway
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Lots of parking out front for hot rods
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Modern and clean
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On the river
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Pools, waterslide
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Great ratings and reviews
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2.) Margaritaville Island Inn, 2735 Parkway, PIgeon Forge
![Margartaville Island Inn, Pigeon Forge, TN, best hotels for car shows](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_991ee2425ca547b790587ccacb447141~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_105,h_70,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Margartiaville%20Island%20Inn.jpg)
![Margaritaville Island Inn, balcony view over Pigeon Forge parkway for car shows](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_ec3e4127abf847aab34c1a74342265a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_104,h_69,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Margaritaville%2520Island%2520Inn_edited.jpg)
This Hotel has it all.
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Smack in the middle of all the Rod Run action
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Convenient to the LeConte Center for indoor car shows
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Right on the Parkway
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A lot of balcony rooms that overlook the Parkway
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Parking out front for hot rods
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Modern and clean
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At the Entrance of The Island
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Pools
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Great ratings and reviews
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3.) Mountain Breeze Motel, 2926 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
![Mountain Breeze Motel, Pigeon Forge, TN, pool and exterior view](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_34bc58e542b547f5b5954ee3ffb9151d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_125,h_68,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/MOuntain%20Breeze%20motel.jpg)
![Rocking chairs at Mountain Breeze Motel, Pigeon Forge, TN, rocking chairs on balcony](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_5831b23948b54a3c9c86a1c0f09030a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_113,h_75,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Mountain%2520Breeze%25204_edited.jpg)
This Motel has consistently high ratings.
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Smack in the middle of all the Rod Run action
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Convenient to the LeConte Center for indoor car shows
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Right on the Parkway
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A lot of balcony rooms that overlook the Parkway
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Parking out front for hot rods
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Modern and clean
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Pool
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Excellent ratings and reviews
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4.) Arbors at Island Landing, 2809 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
![Arbors at Island Landing, Pigeon forge rod run hotel](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_1d996bcc218b48f1a465b56951821af8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_114,h_70,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Arbors%2520at%2520Island%2520Landing%25202_edite.jpg)
![Balcony view of Parkway and Rod Run, car shows, Pigeon Forge, Tennesee hotel](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_33786d62ad5549859d44aa14bfdc8ee7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_107,h_71,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/arbors%20balcony_edited.jpg)
This Motel has consistently high ratings.
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Smack in the middle of all the Rod Run action
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Convenient to the LeConte Center for indoor car shows
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Right on the Parkway
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Several balcony rooms that overlook the Parkway
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Parking out front for exhibit cars
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Clean rooms
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Outdoor and Kid's Pool
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Excellent ratings and reviews
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5.) Bear Crossing Condos, 111 Jake Thomas Blvd., Pigeon Forge
![Bear Crossing condos outdoor swimming pool view, Pigeon Forge, TN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_d94ba4e7841b4c47826eb9a27d95a3c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_105,h_70,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/bear%20crossing%20202_edited.jpg)
![Bear Crossing Condos, Pigeon Forge, mountain view, Pigeon Forge, TN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_ccf4e54a07cf418e8a349ff449f5056b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_112,h_74,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Bear%2520Crossing%2520condominiums_edited_jp.jpg)
These condos have consistently high ratings.
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Close to the middle of all the Rod Run action
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Walking distance/view of The LeConte Center for indoor car shows
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Walking distance to the main Parkway, and some views of Parkway from upper level balconies
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Several balcony rooms that overlook the River and LeConte Center
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Covered Parking available
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Modern and clean
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Outdoor and Kid's Pool
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Excellent ratings and reviews
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6.) Black Fox Lodge, Corner of Jake Thomas Blvd & N. River Rd., Pigeon Forge
![Black Fox Lodge in Pigeon Forge, pool and waterslide view](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_3cbe1df394b142ccb93094e5fa523926~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_115,h_76,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Black%20fox%20lodge.jpg)
![Black Fox Lodge, Pigeon Forge hotel near LeConte Center, TN exterior view, hotel for car shows and rod runs](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_8c24adb26e2e476bb8d74ec0e5f7f685~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_109,h_73,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/black%2520fox%2520lodge%2520pigeon%2520forge%25201.jpg)
This Hotel has consistently high ratings.
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Close to the middle of all the Rod Run action
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Walking distance to The LeConte Center for indoor car shows
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Walking distance to the main Parkway
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Several balcony rooms that overlook the River and LeConte Center
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Spacious Parking available
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Modern and clean
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Outdoor pool and waterslide
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Excellent ratings and reviews
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7.) Holiday Inn & Suites, 2905 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
![Holiday Inn Hotel night view, Pigeon Forge, TN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_9ab1491374714fde9a1d3a137c81236f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_64,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/HOliday%20inn%20PF_edited.jpg)
![Walking bridge behind Holiday Inn, Pigeon Forge, TN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_07674f426e23491ebd26d66480321205~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_112,h_74,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/bridge%20holiday%20inn%20pf_edited.jpg)
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In the midst of all the Rod Run action
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New walking bridge behind this hotel to The LeConte Center for indoor car shows
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Right on the Parkway
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Some balcony rooms that overlook the Parkway, and large balcony for everyone on front
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Lots of parking out front, great view of Parkway
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On the river
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Indoor Pool
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Great ratings and reviews
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8.) Maples Motor Inn, 2959 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
![Maples Motor Inn, Pigeon Forge hotel exterior](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_6e07e831be634f7d9ffcf580d2b29d57~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_114,h_79,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Maples%20Motor%20Inn.jpg)
![car show chairs along the Pigeon Forge main drag,Maples Motor Inn, Motel in Pigoen for good for Rod Run, car show cars, rod run view](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_1ad74e9740514c518450ad9e52868032~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_114,h_86,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/maples-motor-inn.jpg)
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In the midst of all the Rod Run action
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Possible walking distance to The LeConte Center for indoor car shows
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Right on the Parkway
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Some balcony rooms that overlook the Parkway
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Some limited parking on grassy area allowed out front for car shows
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On the river
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Older Motel, but very clean
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Outdoor Pool
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Excellent ratings and reviews
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9.) Colonial House Motel, 3545 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
![Colonial House Motel, Pigeon Forge, TN exterior view](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_0c1944f4e9b84906a005dd212deb7863~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_106,h_79,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Colonial%2520House%2520hotel_edited.jpg)
![Pigeon forge Colonial House Motel Street view exterior. best hotels for car shows and rod runs](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_48f29de4f1d949598936a05d22a7600d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_108,h_55,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Colonial%2520house%2520pigeon%2520forge_edited.jpg)
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In the midst of all the Rod Run action
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1 mile to The LeConte Center for indoor car shows, and Dollywood, Old Mill
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Right on the Parkway
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Some balcony rooms that overlook the Parkway
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Good road frontage parking for car show exhibit cars
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On the river
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Updated rooms
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Indoor and Outdoor Pool with waterslide
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Excellent ratings and reviews
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10.) Best Western Plaza Inn, 3755 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
![Best Western Plaze Hotel Pigeon forge TN pool view](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_c14896e841ec42eaa53653bf8e8f3891~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_125,h_68,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Best%20Western%20Plaze%20Hotel.jpg)
![Best Western Plaza Hotel in Pigeon Forge, street view and parking for car shows](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_2becb97583f443169e8bab53a2478e5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_142,h_69,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/best%2520western%2520plaza%2520hotel%2520pigeon%25.jpg)
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In the midst of all the Rod Run action
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1 mile to The LeConte Center for indoor car shows, and Dollywood, Old Mill
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Right on the Parkway
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Some balcony rooms that overlook the Parkway
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Good road frontage parking for car show exhibit cars
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On the river
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Updated modern rooms
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Indoor and Outdoor Pool with kid's pool
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Good ratings and reviews
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11.) Valley Forge Inn, 2795 North Parkway, Pigeon Forge
![VALLEY FORGE INN, Pigeon Forge, hotel is great for car shows, front view, best hotels for rod runs and car shows](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_c5f5e6fb9db24c38b577fafd0353d1e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_114,h_56,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/VALLEY%20FORGE%20INN_edited.jpg)
![indoor swimming pool at VALLEY FORGE INN, Pigeon Forge, hotel is great for car shows, indoor pool view](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a96f10_8bca147c43f44a9395b2147e75f90e14~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_127,h_64,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/valley%20forge%20inn%202_edited.jpg)
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In the midst of all the Rod Run action
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About a mile from The LeConte Center for indoor car shows
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Right on the Parkway
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Elevators
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Lots of parking for show cars
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Continental Breakfast
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Renovated and updated
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Indoor Pool & Outdoor pool
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Great ratings and reviews
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