4 days in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge Itinerary

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Zipline and Laurel Falls. Explore Gatlinburg's surroundings by going to Hartford (Raft Outdoor Adventures & River Rafting & Tubing). Next up on the itinerary: observe the fascinating underwater world at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ole Smoky, and identify plant and animal life at Roaring Fork.

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Dayton to Gatlinburg is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Dayton in December: high temperatures in Gatlinburg hover around 53°F and lows are around 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can drive to Pigeon Forge.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Titanic Museum Attraction, then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and then cool off at Dollywood.

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Pigeon Forge is very close to Gatlinburg. December in Pigeon Forge sees daily highs of 53°F and lows of 36°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.