15 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: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking, Cades Cove, &more), River Rafting & Tubing (in Hartford) and Sevierville (Sevier Distilling Company & Helicopter Tours). There's much more to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, take a leisurely stroll along The Island in Pigeon Forge, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and shop like a local with Fowler's Clay Works.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Gatlinburg road trip app.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are McGhee Tyson Airport, Asheville Regional Airport and Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport. In March, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.