2020 Pigeon Forge Travel Guide 2020 Travel Planner | Page 83

TRAVEL TIPS G O O D TO K N OW 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 thousands of visitors to Pigeon Forge, and that means traffic delays during these one- to three-day events. Turn to page 17, where you’ll find a list of all special events, and the ones that include this symbol will cause traffic congestion. Please note those dates and plan your visit accordingly. Remember, all events are subject to rescheduling or cancellation, so please confirm with the Department of Tourism at 1-800-251-9100 when planning your visit. If you travel with a pet, there are a number of lodging options from which to choose. You’ll find them marked with this pet-friendly symbol in the accommodations listing. Contact the accommodation of your choice prior to traveling to get their specific pet policies. If you’re spending the day at Dollywood, you can reserve space for your pup at Doggywood. WEATHER REPORT TIME ZONE Average Highs and Lows 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. 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 83