Pigeon Forge with Kids: A 3-Day Plan

Traveling with kids? Here's an easy three-day plan we share with families staying at our condos on Plaza Drive. Drive times are approximate. DAY 1: DOLLYWOOD • Dollywood: coasters, kid-sized rides, craftsmen and shows. About 10 minutes away. Head out early, since Parkway traffic is heaviest in the late afternoon. • Summer swap: spend the day at Dollywood's Splash Country next door instead. DAY 2: THE PARKWAY • WonderWorks: an upside-down house with hands-on science exhibits, a ropes course and laser tag. • Titanic Museum Attraction: every guest gets a real passenger's boarding pass. Book ahead in busy weeks. • The Island in Pigeon Forge: the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, fountain shows and rides. About 5 minutes away. • Evening: Crave Golf Club for candy-themed mini golf, or a family-friendly show at The Comedy Barn Theater. DAY 3: THE MOUNTAINS AND GATLINBURG • Great Smoky Mountains National Park: the gateway is about 20 minutes away. There's no entry fee, but you do need a parking tag. • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg (about 20 minutes): a shark tunnel, penguins and a stingray touch pool. Great for a rainy day. • Gatlinburg SkyLift Park: ride the chairlift up to the SkyBridge. Tip: Every condo has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus free parking for as many cars as you need, so traveling with family or with two families is easy.