14 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.

Bring the kids along to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gatlinburg: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Cades Cove, Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, &more) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Hartford). And it doesn't end there: take a memorable tour with Tours, view the masterpieces at Fowler's Clay Works, find something for the whole family at Dollywood, and take in the waterfront at The Island in Pigeon Forge.

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South Bend to Gatlinburg is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from South Bend in March, with highs in Gatlinburg at 60°F and lows at 39°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel back home.