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Travel Tips
Read on for some helpful planning tips and
information that will introduce you to Pigeon
Forge and East Tennessee.
Traffic Tips
Traveling With Pets
Some events, including car shows and parades, attract If you travel with a pet, there are a number of
thousands of visitors to Pigeon Forge, and that means lodging options from which to choose. You’ll find
traffic delays during these one- to three-day events. them marked with the pet-friendly symbol
Turn to page 17, where you’ll find a list of all special accommodations listings. Contact the accommodation
events, and the ones that include this symbol will of your choice prior to traveling to get their specific pet
cause traffic congestion. Please note those dates policies. If you’re spending the day at Dollywood, you
and plan your visit accordingly. Remember, all events can reserve space for your pup at Doggywood.
in the
are subject to rescheduling or cancellation, so please
confirm with the Department of Tourism at
1-800-251-9100 when planning your visit.
Weather Report
Time Zone
Pigeon Forge is on Eastern Time. Tennessee changes
to Daylight Savings Time on the second Sunday in
March and Eastern Standard Time the first Sunday
in November.
AVERAGE HIGHS AND LOWS
January 48/25 July 86/63
February 53/28 August 85/61
March 61/33 September 80/55
April 70/41 October 71/43
May 77/50 November 61/34
June 83/58 December 51/28