Leave 2500 Ross Road in Tipp City around 6:00 AM and take I-75 south toward Knoxville, then follow signs for US-441 north to Pigeon Forge. Plan on roughly 6–7 hours behind the wheel with a brief rest and fuel stop; traffic, especially around Knoxville, can push arrival later, so keep the afternoon flexible. At Titanic Museum Attraction, allow about two hours and check the date-specific hours and admission availability before you set out. Parking is available on site; admission is typically around $30–$40 per adult, but check current prices when booking.
Next, stop at Hulk Hogan’s Wrestling Shop for about 30 minutes, but confirm it is currently operating and check its hours before making the detour. Continue along the Parkway to The Island in Pigeon Forge for The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel and a wander around the complex; budget 1–1½ hours, and verify the Wheel’s hours and ticket prices for the day. Parkway traffic and parking can take longer than expected, so avoid letting the first stop run over if you want to keep the evening on track.
Have dinner at Sunliner Diner, a retro-style spot on the Parkway; allow about an hour and budget roughly $15–$30 per person before drinks and tax. Then head to Vacation Lodge for your planned 8:00 PM arrival. This is a full day after the drive, and the timing is snug if you reach town around 1:00 PM—check attraction hours in advance and be prepared for a later lodge arrival if traffic or queues run long.
Start early, check out of Vacation Lodge, and head to the Hollywood Wax Museum on the Pigeon Forge Parkway when it opens. Allow 1–1½ hours for the figures and exhibits; hours vary by season, so confirm Tuesday’s opening time before setting off. Then drive a few minutes toward The Island for Alcatraz East Crime Museum. Set aside about two hours, and check current hours and admission details in advance—if it doesn’t open until 10:00, an opening-time visit keeps this tight schedule on track.
Next, stop at Buddy Dave’s for about an hour; budget roughly $15–30 per person, but confirm the current listing and Tuesday hours before relying on it. To fit all three stops and still leave around 1:00–2:00 PM, keep museum visits to the planned limits and have your bags packed before breakfast. Take US-441 toward Knoxville, then I-40 west and I-75 north toward Tipp City. The drive is roughly 6–7 hours before breaks, and Knoxville traffic or a meal-and-fuel stop can push arrival later into the evening.
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