Driving from Naples to Pigeon Forge Tennessee (hotel, vacation)

[joruckfl]

We will be driving from Naples to Pigeon Forge Tennesse with 3 teenagers for Christmas and would like to know a good location to stop halfway and stay the night?

Thanks for your advice

[jjbradleynyc]

Originally Posted by joruckfl

We will be driving from Naples to Pigeon Forge Tennesse with 3 teenagers for Christmas and would like to know a good location to stop halfway and stay the night?

Thanks for your advice

I would try to make it up to Atlanta and stay there. Atlanta is about 9 hours from Naples, FL, and if you are looking for somewhere to stop and do something, Atlanta is your best bet.

But if you are just wanting a good "middle point" to stay at a hotel, rest and get back on the road, Valdosta, GA is about 6 hours away, while Macon is about 7ish.

I think it depends if you are looking to turn the middle, stop off point into a vacation-y stay as well. If that is the case, Atlanta is a good bet. If you are willing to hang in there and drive another 1 1/2 hours north, stay over in Chattanooga and visit Rock City/Ruby Falls or the Tennessee Aquarium/downtown Chattanooga.

You guys going to Dollywood? I'll be headed there next weekend myself. It's so nicely festive this time of year there.

[joruckfl]

We stopped and stayed in Valdosta and it worked great! On the way home, we drove straight through and I actually preferred that because it was just faster and I'd rather get the long drive over with.

It was BEAUTIFUL there!! Enjoy your trip