15 days in Charleston, Smoky Mountains & Cherokee & Knoxville Itinerary

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

Charleston is known for parks, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in nature's colorful creations at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, contemplate the long history of Fort Sumter National Monument, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

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Paris, France to Charleston is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Paris to Charleston due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Paris in June: high temperatures in Charleston hover around 36°C and lows are around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Brevard.

Brevard is a city in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States, with a population of 7,609 as of the 2010 Census. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): discover the riches below the earth's surface at Crystal Mountain Gem Mine, brush up on your military savvy at The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas, then look for gifts at Mud Dabbers Pottery of Brevard, and finally admire the sheer force of Whitewater Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Transylvania County Courthouse, then take in the exciting artwork at The Bascom, then take in the awesome beauty at Whiteside Mountain, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Silver Run Falls.

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Traveling by car from Charleston to Brevard takes 4.5 hours. Traveling from Charleston in June, expect little chillier with lows of 19°C in Brevard. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can go by car to Cherokee.

The center of Cherokee culture in the eastern part of the country, the town named after this Native American tribe serves as a base camp for hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cherokee: Dry Falls (in Highlands), River Rafting & Tubing (in Bryson City) and Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Clingmans Dome, Spruce Flats Falls, &more). There's more to do: admire the sheer force of Indian Creek Falls.

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Getting from Brevard to Cherokee by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. In June, daytime highs in Cherokee are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can drive to Knoxville.

A gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Knoxville embraces music culture.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Knoxville: Gatlinburg (Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Ole Smoky Whiskey Barrelhouse, &more), Pigeon Forge (Room Escape Games, Dollywood, &more) and Hartford (Zipline & River Rafting & Tubing). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Cades Cove, don't miss a visit to Market Square, sample the fine beverages at Tennessee Legend Distillery - Newport Hwy, and cruise along Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking.

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You can drive from Cherokee to Knoxville in 2 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Cherokee in June since evenings lows in Knoxville dip to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.