10 days in Mandeville, Pigeon Forge & Great Smoky Mountains National Park Itinerary

Mandeville is a small city in St. Kids will enjoy Kliebert & Sons Gator Tours and Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery. Venture out of the city with trips to INFINITY Science Center (in Pearlington), Global Wildlife Center (in Folsom) and Nature & Wildlife Tours (in Slidell). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Smith H J & Sons General Store and Museum, admire the majestic nature at Fontainebleau State Park, and admire the masterpieces at Abita Mystery House.

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New Orleans to Mandeville is an approximately 1-hour car ride. When traveling from New Orleans in July, plan for a bit warmer days and little chillier nights in Mandeville: temperatures range from 91°F by day to 74°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Mon) to allow time for travel to Pigeon Forge.

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.

You've now added Smoky Mountain Outdoors Rafting to your itinerary. On the 13th (Tue), relax and float downstream with Smoky Mountain Outdoors Rafting, examine the collection at Titanic Museum Attraction, experience the excitement of Rocky Top Mountain Coaster, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Wed): get in on the family fun at Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster and then get in on the family fun at Dollywood.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mandeville to Pigeon Forge. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Mandeville to Pigeon Forge due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Mandeville in July, Pigeon Forge is slightly colder at night with lows of 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains some of the highest mountains east of the Mississippi River, but it's the ease of access that makes this national park the United States' most visited.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Chimneys Picnic Area and Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area. There's still lots to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount LeConte, take a memorable drive along Newfound Gap Road, look for all kinds of wild species at Roaring Fork, and trek along Grotto Falls Parking.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a short distance from Pigeon Forge. In July in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, expect temperatures between 87°F during the day and 69°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can travel back home.