6 days in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg Itinerary

A tiny town with big tourist appeal, Pigeon Forge bills itself as the "Center of Fun in the Smokies." Just a short drive from the national park protecting the diverse plant and animal life of the Great Smoky Mountains, the town features numerous places to visit, such as bars, restaurants, cafes, theaters, and shops.

On the 7th (Sun), take a memorable tour with Foxfire Mountain Adventures, then look for gifts at Smoky Mountain Knife Works, and then look for gifts at Christmas Place.

To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Pigeon Forge tour planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Fayetteville to Pigeon Forge. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in August, and nighttime lows around 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Gatlinburg.

Nestled in the lush, wooded forests of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is Tennessee’s premier mountain resort destination.

Get outdoors at Ramsey Cascades and Roaring Fork. Your inner history buff will appreciate Walker Sisters' Cabin and Little Greenbrier School. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gatlinburg: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Clingmans Dome & Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail) and Hartford (Outdoor Adventures, Inc. & River Rafting & Tubing). There's much more to do: find something for the whole family at Hillbilly Golf, appreciate the extensive heritage of Noah Bud Ogle Cabin, take a memorable drive along Newfound Gap Road, and get a taste of the local shopping with Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Gatlinburg trip planner.

Gatlinburg is just a stone's throw from Pigeon Forge. In August, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.