4 days in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge Itinerary

Family-friendly places like Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Laurel Falls will thrill your kids. Explore Gatlinburg's surroundings by going to Hartford (Raft Outdoor Adventures & River Rafting & Tubing). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Roaring Fork, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ole Smoky, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Gatlinburg trip website.

Dayton to Gatlinburg is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Dayton in October: highs in Gatlinburg hover around 74°F, while lows dip to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Pigeon Forge.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Titanic Museum Attraction, then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and then cool off at Dollywood.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Pigeon Forge trip planning site.

Pigeon Forge is just a short distance from Gatlinburg. October in Pigeon Forge sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 51°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.