Leave 2500 Ross Rd, Tipp City at 6:00 a.m. and take I-75 S toward Knoxville, then I-40 E to Exit 407 and US-441 S/Parkway into Pigeon Forge. The drive itself is roughly 6–7 hours, but with fuel, restroom and meal stops, plan on about 7–8 hours door to door; traffic around Knoxville and on the Parkway can add time. Aim to arrive early afternoon, park at your lodging if possible, and ask about early check-in or luggage storage—don’t count on having a room ready before the posted check-in time.
Head to the Titanic Museum Attraction on the Parkway after you’ve parked or dropped your bags. Set aside about 2–2½ hours for the self-guided exhibits, plus time for parking and entry; timed admission or availability may depend on advance booking, so check the museum’s current Monday hours and reserve before you leave. Admission prices and hours can change, especially by season.
After the museum, drive to The Old Mill Restaurant in the Old Mill District for a relaxed Southern-style dinner; allow roughly 45–60 minutes for the drive-and-park transition and meal, and budget about $20–35 per person before drinks and tip. Finish with Dave’s ice cream shop in Pigeon Forge. The shop name and exact location aren’t clear from the itinerary, so confirm which Dave’s you mean and check its current hours before setting out; Parkway traffic and seasonal hours can make a quick dessert stop less predictable.
Start with the Hollywood Wax Museum on Showplace Boulevard when it opens—check its current Tuesday hours before setting out, as seasonal schedules can change. Allow 1–1½ hours for the figures and photo displays. Then head to Alcatraz East Crime Museum on the Parkway; plan 2–2½ hours and verify Tuesday hours, admission, and any timed-entry requirements in advance. The two attractions are close enough to connect by car in a few minutes, but Parkway traffic and parking can add time.
Browse Hogan’s Beach Shop on the Parkway next, allowing 30–45 minutes, but confirm beforehand that the shop is still operating at this location and open that day. Then grab a casual lunch nearby; budget roughly $15–30 per person, and keep it simple if you’re trying to get on the road promptly. A quick stop at Dave’s Ice Cream could be a treat if time and its Tuesday hours allow, but it would make the departure later.
There’s a timing squeeze: with the museums’ likely morning opening times, the planned visits, shop, and lunch won’t comfortably fit before a 1–2 p.m. departure. To do them all without rushing, expect to leave around 3:30–4 p.m. and allow about 6–7 hours back to 2500 Ross Rd, Tipp City, including a rest stop. Take the Parkway to US-441 N, then I-40 W and I-75 N toward Tipp City; check traffic before leaving, especially around Knoxville.
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