10 days in Pigeon Forge & Asheville 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.

You've now added Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster to your itinerary. Escape the urban bustle at Bluff Mountain Adventures and Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook. Bring the kids along to The Coaster at Goats on the Roof and Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud. There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum, cool off at Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park, get in on the family fun at Pigeon Forge Snow, and try out the rides at MagiQuest.

To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Pigeon Forge road trip planning tool.

Columbia City to Pigeon Forge is an approximately 8-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of car and flight. Traveling from Columbia City in September, things will get a bit warmer in Pigeon Forge: highs are around 83°F and lows about 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Asheville.

Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Asheville vacation builder app.

Traveling by car from Pigeon Forge to Asheville takes 2 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Asheville can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. You'll set off for Pigeon Forge on the 10th (Fri).

Your day by day itinerary now includes Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster. On the 11th (Sat), trot along with a tour on horseback, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then get in on the family fun at Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster, and finally look for gifts at Christmas Place.

To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Pigeon Forge driving holiday planning tool.

Drive from Asheville to Pigeon Forge in 2 hours. On the 12th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.