8 days in Pigeon Forge 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.

For shopping fun, head to The Old Mill Candy Kitchen or Old Forge Plaza. Visiting Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail and Chimney Tops Trail will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Pigeon Forge side-trips: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Clingmans Dome, Cades Cove, & more) and Barber Orchard Fruitstand (in Waynesville). And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Dollywood, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Sugarlands Distilling Company, look for all kinds of wild species at Roaring Fork, and learn about winemaking at Mill Bridge Winery.

To see ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Pigeon Forge itinerary planner.

In October in Pigeon Forge, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 51°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.