Leave 2500 Ross Road at 6:00 a.m. and allow roughly 6–7 hours to reach Pigeon Forge, including a fuel and food stop. The usual drive is south on I-75, then east on I-40 toward Knoxville, followed by the route to Pigeon Forge via US-441; check live traffic and road conditions before setting out. Around midday, drop your bags at your lodging or confirm a place to leave them, then park once and use the Parkway trolley or short drives between stops. Start at the Titanic Museum Attraction on the Parkway: plan about two hours, and check its Monday hours and reserve tickets in advance if required. Budget roughly $30–40 per adult, with prices and availability subject to change.
Next, stop at Hogan’s Beach Shop for wrestling merchandise; allow 30–45 minutes, but call or check its current listing before you go, since shop locations and hours can change. Then head to The Island in Pigeon Forge for a relaxed 1½–2 hours of browsing and a ride on The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel. The Wheel’s operating schedule can vary with weather and season, so confirm it’s running that day and leave extra time for the queue. Parking is available at the complex; check posted rates and any validation options when you arrive.
Finish at Sunliner Diner for a retro-diner dinner—allow about an hour and budget approximately $15–30 per person before tax and tip. It’s on the Parkway, so you can drive over or use the trolley if it suits your parking plan. Check Monday opening hours before heading out, especially after a full day of driving and sightseeing.
Start at Hollywood Wax Museum on the Parkway when it opens; allow about 1–1½ hours for the exhibits. Then drive a few minutes to Alcatraz East Crime Museum at The Island. Give the museum 2–3 hours, and check its Tuesday hours and admission details before you go—November schedules can be shorter, and the two stops together make for a full morning.
Have a leisurely lunch at The Old Mill Restaurant in Old Mill Square—budget roughly $15–30 per person—and leave a little time to browse the mill area. Buddy Dave’s was on your original list, but I can’t confidently identify a currently operating Pigeon Forge venue by that exact name; verify its address and hours before building in a stop. With both museums and lunch, expect to leave around mid- to late afternoon and reach 2500 Ross Road, Tipp City roughly 6–7 hours later, plus a break. Take the route back toward Knoxville and I-40 west, then I-75 north toward Tipp City; check traffic and weather, and plan for a late arrival.
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