The Island in Pigeon Forge is filled with attractions, shops, restaurants, music, and a 200-foot-tall observation wheel featuring 42 gondola-style cars. The Island in Pigeon Forge is also a great performance area for bands and choral group. It opened in summer of 2013. Parking was free.

Below: The two RV Gypsies decided to have a snack and drink and relax at Margaritaville.

Below: The two RV Gypsies chose to sit outdoors on the patio and enjoy the view of the river.

Below: Views from the bridge beside Margaritaville

Below: Karen Duquette looked so cute in her face mask as she relaxed and enjoyed the dancing water fountain and music.

Below: Lee Duquette could not figure out how to get on the "bicycle"

Below: The Old Mill Square on Old Mill Street in Pigeon Forge is one of the most popular places in the Smokies. The Old Mill, located along the banks of the Little Pigeon River, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the most photographed mills in the country. There are restaurants and shops nearby.

Below: Karen Duquette loved the beautiful "chocolate" dam.

Built in 1830, the Old Mill of Pigeon Forge still operates to this day. It is a working tribute to the pioneer days of the Great Smoky Mountains. The mill was initially used to grind grain; mainly corn, wheat and oats for local farmers.

Below: A few steps over a bridge gave the two RV Gypsies a closer look at the dam and the underside of the bridge they just walked over.

Below: A very patient bird waiting for dinner.

Below: The flower pot was too tall for Lee Duquette to get his face framed correctly. Other people tried and they too, could not frame their face in the flower. So, of course, Karen Duquette did not even try.

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