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Which Town is Better? Side-by-Side Comparison

It’s the showdown we’ve all been waiting for. Gatlinburg vs Pigeon Forge. Mano a mano. Who ya got? Look, we understand there are no correct answers here; everything’s subjective—unless you pick Sevierville, then we award you no points.

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It is, of course, possible to like both, but virtually impossible not to have a favorite. So, let’s get scientific with this thing and go to the tale of the tape....

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