9 days in Nashville, Pigeon Forge & Mammoth Cave National Park Itinerary

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Grand Ole Opry, Burgess Falls State Park, National Corvette Museum, and other attractions you added. Kids will enjoy The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe and Centennial Park. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and Nashville Parthenon are good opportunities to explore the local culture.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Nashville planner.

Appleton to Nashville is an approximately 10-hour car ride. While traveling from Appleton, expect warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Nashville, ranging from highs of 73°F to lows of 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Pigeon Forge.

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.

You've now added Dollywood to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): cool off at Dollywood, view the masterpieces at Cades Cove Gallery, then shop like a local with Captain Dave's Little River Artistry, and finally look for gifts at The Old Mill Candy Kitchen. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Thu): admire the natural beauty at Parrot Mountain & Gardens, then find something for the whole family at Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster, then examine the collection at Titanic Museum Attraction, and finally kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

For reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Pigeon Forge tour itinerary website.

Getting from Nashville to Pigeon Forge by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of bus, subway, and car. Traveling from Nashville to Pigeon Forge, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In April, plan for daily highs up to 72°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Mammoth Cave National Park.

Mammoth Caves National Park is the longest cave system in the world so far discovered.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): Head underground at Mammoth Cave, Head underground at Diamond Caverns, and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Mammoth Cave National Park trip itinerary maker app.

Getting from Pigeon Forge to Mammoth Cave National Park by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: fly. The time zone difference when traveling from Pigeon Forge to Mammoth Cave National Park is minus 1 hour. April in Mammoth Cave National Park sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 46°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 8th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.