12 days in Gatlinburg Itinerary

Nestled in the lush, wooded forests of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is Tennessee’s premier mountain resort destination.

Change things up with these side-trips from Gatlinburg: Sevier Distilling Company (in Sevierville) and Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Rich Mountain Road, Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking, &more). Spend the 13th (Sat) exploring nature at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There's much more to do: learn about winemaking at Tennessee Homemade Wines, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and take in the waterfront at The Island in Pigeon Forge.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Gatlinburg itinerary planner.

In February in Gatlinburg, expect temperatures between 52°F during the day and 34°F at night.