8 days in Pigeon Forge, Nashville & Memphis Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like Dollywood and Zipline. Explore Pigeon Forge's surroundings by going to Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking (in Great Smoky Mountains National Park) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Hartford). And it doesn't end there: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, sample the fine beverages at Ole Smoky, find something for the whole family at The Island in Pigeon Forge, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

For more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Pigeon Forge attractions planner.

Franklin to Pigeon Forge is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. In April, Pigeon Forge is somewhat warmer than Franklin - with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Nashville.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): get your game on at The Escape Game Nashville (Berry Hill), then see a show at Grand Ole Opry, and then learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting. Here are some ideas for day two: take a stroll through Downtown Nashville, see the interesting displays at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and then admire the landmark architecture of Downtown Presbyterian Church.

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Drive from Pigeon Forge to Nashville in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car, bus, and subway. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. In April, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Memphis.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Graceland and then contemplate the long history of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel.

To find maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Memphis trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Nashville to Memphis in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In April in Memphis, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. On the 9th (Sun), you'll travel back home.