Four days in Pigeon Forge — the Biltmore Estate en route, three days at Dollywood, Cracker Barrel broccoli chicken without feeling rushed, and the drive through the Smoky Mountains.
🏨 Where We’re Staying
Best Western Toni Inn — Pigeon Forge, TN. May 18–22 (4 nights).
📅 Day by Day
Day 33 — Mon May 18 — Biltmore Estate & Drive to Dollywood
- 08:45 — Depart Charlotte
- 11:15 — Arrive Biltmore Estate. Grounds, conservatory, lunch at the Bake Shop.
- 13:45 — TIMED HOUSE ENTRY. America’s largest home — 250 rooms!
- 17:00 — Drive to Pigeon Forge (~2.5 hrs through the Smoky Mountains)
- 19:30 — Cracker Barrel dinner
📸 Photos
[Biltmore Estate — front façade approach]
[Biltmore grounds and gardens]
[Biltmore conservatory]
[Inside the house — favourite room]
[Lunch at the Bake Shop]
[Smoky Mountains drive — the views!]
[Cracker Barrel dinner after the drive]
Day 34–36 — Tue–Thu May 19–21 — Dollywood (10am–8pm daily)
Three days at Dollywood! In-park lunch at Panda Express or Chick-fil-A. Cracker Barrel every evening. Leave early Wednesday for the broccoli chicken (closes 9pm).
📸 Photos
[Dollywood entrance sign]
[Wild Eagle]
[Lightning Rod]
[Big Bear Mountain]
[Dollywood atmosphere — the theming and Smoky Mountain backdrop]
[Panda Express / Chick-fil-A in-park lunch]
[Cracker Barrel broccoli chicken! The one we planned around!]
[Dollywood sunset / evening lights]
[Best Western Toni Inn — our Pigeon Forge base]
Day 37 — Fri May 22 — Fly to Philadelphia
Early morning flight from Knoxville to Philadelphia. Pick up rental car, drive to Lancaster County.
📸 Photos
[Goodbye Pigeon Forge — early morning departure]
[Knoxville airport]
Another Panda Adventure 
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