10 days in Tennessee, Southeast Missouri & Alabama Itinerary
10 days in Tennessee, Southeast Missouri & Alabama Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States trip planner
Start: New York City
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Gatlinburg
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Cape Girardeau
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Nashville
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Orange Beach
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End: New York City
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The Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains
Nestled in the lush, wooded forests of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is Tennessee’s premier mountain resort destination.Step off the beaten path and head to Tuckaleechee Caverns and Ole Smoky Whiskey Barrelhouse. Get in touch with nature at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. Go for a jaunt from Gatlinburg to Great Smoky Mountains National Park to see Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking about 40 minutes away. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Roaring Fork, learn about winemaking at Mill Bridge Winery, trek along Gatlinburg Trail, and take a memorable drive along Newfound Gap Road.
To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Gatlinburg online travel route planner.
New York City to Gatlinburg is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect slightly colder evenings in Gatlinburg when traveling from New York City in November, with lows around 39°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to travel to Cape Girardeau.
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Cape Girardeau is a city in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties in the U.S. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Fri): walk around Cape Rock Park and then browse the different shops at West Park Mall.
For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Cape Girardeau online trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Gatlinburg to Cape Girardeau in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 57°F in November, and nighttime lows around 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Nashville.
For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Cape Girardeau online trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Gatlinburg to Cape Girardeau in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 57°F in November, and nighttime lows around 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Nashville.
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Music City U.S.A.
Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.Discover out-of-the-way places like Mansion and Carter House. Visiting Centennial Park and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park will get you outdoors. The adventure continues: explore the activities along Radnor Lake State Park, appreciate the extensive heritage of Downtown Franklin, and see the interesting displays at Madame Tussauds Nashville.
To find maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Nashville trip itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Cape Girardeau to Nashville in 3.5 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Nashville can reach 62°F, while at night they dip to 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can travel to Orange Beach.
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Orange Beach exists solely as a tourist beach town, with a permanent population of less than 6,000.Start off your visit on the 24th (Tue): stroll through Gulf Shores Public Beach and then enjoy the sand and surf at Gulf State Park. On the 25th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get interesting insight from Tours and then trek along Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail - Rosemary Dunes Trailhead.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Orange Beach holiday planner.
Traveling by flight from Nashville to Orange Beach takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Nashville in November; daily highs in Orange Beach reach 70°F and lows reach 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can travel back home.
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Known as a focal point of the civil rights struggle in the 1960s, Alabama features diverse landscapes that include tall mountains, rolling hills, and gentle plains. Though still largely undiscovered by foreign visitors, Alabama offers tourists a chance to discover the distinct culture of the Deep South. In addition to well-preserved examples of antebellum architecture, this area also boasts an outstanding local cuisine, famous for traditional barbecue recipes passed down from generation to generation. Looking for outdoorsy things to do? Nature lovers on holiday can explore the state's beaches, rugged canyons, and lush river valleys.
