Motorcoach Itinerary Ideas

(3-4 Days)

Planning a motorcoach trip to Pigeon Forge means balancing iconic attractions, world-class entertainment, and seamless logistics for your entire group. This sample itinerary showcases the best of what our mountain town has to offer, from the natural beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the excitement of Dollywood and our famous dinner shows.

Whether your group is interested in history at the Titanic Museum, Southern cuisine at local favorites, or evening entertainment at one of our theaters, Pigeon Forge delivers unforgettable experiences that keep everyone engaged.

Use this as a starting point and customize based on your group’s interests, timeline, and budget. Our local tourism partners are ready to help make your motorcoach visit smooth, memorable, and packed with the hospitality that makes Pigeon Forge a top group travel destination.

DAY 1

• Arrive at hotel and check-in
• After a day on the road, enjoy one of Pigeon Forge’s premier dinner shows.
  • Dolly Parton’s Stampede (2 hrs)
  • Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud (2 hrs)
  • Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show (2 hrs)
  • Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud & Supper Show (2 hrs)

DAY 2

Morning Options:

Start the day with a Step-On Guide and a local tour:

• Breakfast at Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin (1 hr)
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park (3 hrs)
• Life and Legacy of Dolly Parton Tour—Rags to Riches (3 hrs)
• Smoky Mountain Pink Jeep Tour (3 hrs)

Lunch Options:

• Puckett’s Restaurant (buffet-style)
• Mama’s Farmhouse (family style)
• Hard Rock Cafe
• Golden Corral (buffet)

Afternoon Options:

• Titanic Museum Attraction (2 hrs)
• Alcatraz East Crime Museum (2 hrs)
• Truth Traveler & Planetarium (1.5 hrs)
• WonderWorks Indoor Amusement Park (2 hrs)

Dinner Options:

• Bullfish Grill
• Johnny Carino’s Italian Grill
• Mama’s Farmhouse (family style)

Evening Options:

• Country Tonite Theatre (2 hrs)
• Array at Mountain of Entertainment Theater (2 hrs)
• Red Skelton Tribute (2 hrs)

DAY 3

• Enjoy a day at Dollywood (check their schedule to enjoy one of their four festivals that take place throughout the year) (1/2 to full day)
• After all the shows, artisans, great food options and the Dolly Experience, take a few minutes to refresh before heading out for the evening.
• Your choices include one of the dinner shows or theaters that you have not yet experienced or a special meal in the Secret Dining Room at Titanic Museum Attraction followed by a tour of the ship.

For those looking for more adventure or some great “add-on’s”:

• Great Smoky Mountain Wheel (1 Hour)
• Outdoor Gravity Park (2 hrs)
• Pigeon Forge Snow (1.5 hrs)
• Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf & Mine Train Ride (1.5 hrs)
• Rocky Top Mountain Coaster or Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (1 hr)
• Rowdy Bear Snowpark and Coaster (1 hr)
• Sky Pirates at Mermaid Bay Epic Miniature Golf (1.5 hrs)
• SkyFly: Soar America (1 hr)
• Lost Mine Mountain Coaster and Mini-Golf (1-2 hrs)

Unique & Hidden Treasure Experiences:

• Backstage Experience at Country Tonite Theatre
• Behind the Scenes at Paula Deen’s LumberJack Feud
• Dining Experience in the Secret Dining Room at the Titanic Museum
• Special Experiences at Dollywood from Dip-Your-Own Candles to Forging-Your Own-Knife
• Wilder’s Workshop: Mechanics in Motion at SkyFly
• Team Building Experience at Wonderworks
• Tour & Tasting Experience at Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery

Shopping Areas (1-2 hrs)

• Three Bears General Store
• The Historic Old Mill District
• The Incredible Christmas Place
• The Island in Pigeon Forge
• The Tower Shops at Mountain Mile

Additional Info:

• Lunch options listed are suggestions – groups can mix and match based on preferences
• All dinner shows are approximately 2 hours unless otherwise noted
• Timing is flexible – adjust based on group size and pace
• Reservations recommended for all shows and most restaurants for large groups
• Visit MyPigeonForge.com for current schedules and booking information

All itineraries can be customized based on group size, budget, and interests. Contact Pigeon Forge Group Sales for personalized assistance!