12 days in Bristol, East Tennessee & Northwest Arkansas Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bristol: Shuttle Shack (in Damascus), CatchLight Gallery (in West Jefferson) and Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail (in Abingdon).

To find ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Bristol trip planner.

Dublin, Ireland to Bristol is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -5 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Dublin in May; daily highs in Bristol reach 28°C and lows reach 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Knoxville.

On the 5th (Fri), stroll around High Ground Park & River Bluff Wildlife Area, then take in nature's colorful creations at UT Gardens, then get engrossed in the history at East Tennesse Historical Society, and finally don't miss a visit to Market Square.

For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Knoxville trip app.

Traveling by car from Bristol to Knoxville takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in May, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can go by car to Chattanooga.

Go for a jaunt from Chattanooga to Ocoee to see River Rafting & Tubing about 54 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: observe the fascinating underwater world at Tennessee Aquarium, explore the fascinating underground world of Ruby Falls, sample the fine beverages at Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery, and stroll the grounds of Chattanooga National Cemetery.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Chattanooga visit planner.

Getting from Knoxville to Chattanooga by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to fly to Bentonville.

Change things up with these side-trips from Bentonville: Helicopter Tours (in Springdale) and Fayetteville (Lake Fayetteville, Fayetteville Downtown Square & Gardens, &more). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, walk around Compton Gardens And Arboretum, and grab your bike and head to Back 40.

For reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Bentonville trip itinerary site.

Getting from Chattanooga to Bentonville by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Chattanooga to Bentonville is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Chattanooga in May, you will find days in Bentonville are a bit cooler (28°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.