5 days in Myrtle Beach & Pigeon Forge Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): get outside with Outdoor Activities, observe the fascinating underwater world at Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach, and then shop like a local with Broadway at the Beach.

For ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read our Myrtle Beach day trip planner.

Springfield to Myrtle Beach is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of train and flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Springfield in July, Myrtle Beach is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 75°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Pigeon Forge.

Kids will enjoy Dollywood and Chimneys Picnic Area. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Pigeon Forge: Hartford (Zipline & River Rafting & Tubing). There's more to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and sample the fine beverages at Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Pigeon Forge trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Myrtle Beach to Pigeon Forge takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Myrtle Beach in July since evenings lows in Pigeon Forge dip to 69°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.