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Before you go
Your trip to Pigeon Forge.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Pigeon Forge – Tennessee Destination Great Smoky Mountains about 345 km from Nashville
How to get there
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McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) Alcoa · 55 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
It is on US-441, about 55 km from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and about 10 km from Gatlinburg. The Parkway, the main avenue, links the two towns.
How many days
One day for Dollywood; two days if you add Splash Country in summer.
When to go
The theme park operates for most of the year, with a winter break, and the water park only during the warm months. The town is very busy during U.S. school holidays and in October.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, especially to visit the national park. There is a trolley-bus that runs along the Parkway, and the parks have parking.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Pigeon Forge
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All day
Dollywood
Spend the day at Dollywood, enjoying the roller coasters, the shows and the artisans’ workshops.
2 days in Pigeon Forge
Day 2
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All day
Splash Country
In summer, reserve the second day for Dollywood’s Splash Country.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Pigeon Forge?
Visit Dollywood and, in summer, the water park Dollywood’s Splash Country.
When does Dollywood open?
Generally from March until early January; check the calendar, because there are closed days.
How far is Pigeon Forge from Gatlinburg?
About 10 km via the Parkway.
Is Pigeon Forge close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
Yes; the northern entrance, in Gatlinburg, is about 10 km away.