15 days in Pigeon Forge & Fort Irwin 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.

Appreciate the collections at Titanic Museum Attraction and Biltmore. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Dollywood and The Escape Game Pigeon Forge. Get out of town with these interesting Pigeon Forge side-trips: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Cades Cove, Rockefeller Memorial, & more). There's much more to do: find something for the whole family at The Island in Pigeon Forge, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, catch some excitement at Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster, and get your game on at Old Time Photo Number 5.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Pigeon Forge online route planner .

San Bernardino to Pigeon Forge is an approximately 32-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 3 hour difference. In November, Pigeon Forge is little chillier than San Bernardino - with highs of 60°F and lows of 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Fort Irwin.

Step out of the city life by going to Badwater Basin and Artists Dr. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fort Irwin: Death Valley National Park (Geologist's Cabin, Artists Palette, & more).

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Fort Irwin trip planning site .

Drive from Pigeon Forge to Fort Irwin in 31.5 hours. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -3 hour difference. In December in Fort Irwin, expect temperatures between 57°F during the day and 38°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.