12 days in Chattanooga & Anchorage Itinerary

Once saddled with the reputation of being one of the country's dirtiest cities, Chattanooga now boasts a pedestrian-friendly downtown with a network of leafy waterfront trails and free electric shuttles.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery and Bluff View Art District. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chattanooga: Engelheim Vineyards (in Ellijay), Savannah Oaks Winery (in Delano) and Historic Western & Atlantic Railroad Tunnel (in Tunnel Hill). There's still lots to do: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, learn about winemaking at Lynchburg Winery, sample the fine beverages at Cascade Hollow Distilling Co., Home of George Dickel, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Tennessee Aquarium.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Chattanooga road trip planning website.

New York City to Chattanooga is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in June, you will find days in Chattanooga are somewhat warmer (89°F), and nights are about the same (68°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Anchorage.

Home to nearly half of Alaska's population, the port city of Anchorage covers a staggering area of over 4,900 sq km (1,900 sq mi) surrounded by mountains.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum. There's lots more to do: stroll through Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, examine the collection at Alaska Jewish Museum, contemplate the long history of Alaska Native Heritage Center, and tour in style with a train tour.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Anchorage trip maker app.

Traveling by flight from Chattanooga to Anchorage takes 12 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is minus 4 hours. While traveling from Chattanooga, expect colder days and a bit cooler nights in Anchorage, ranging from highs of 69°F to lows of 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.