16 days in Smoky Mountains & Cherokee & Chicago Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): get a taste of the local shopping with Dogwood Crafters. On the next day, get engrossed in the history at Macon County Historical Society and Museum, then see the interesting displays at Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum, then take in the dramatic scenery at Bust Your Butt Falls, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Sunset Rock and Ravenel Park.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Cherokee is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Dubai to Cherokee. In June, Cherokee is colder than Dubai - with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to travel to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Get in touch with nature at Laurel Falls and Collins Creek Picnic Area. Step off the beaten path and head to Newfound Gap Road and Deep Creek. There's lots more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Clingmans Dome, contemplate the long history of Mingus Mill, pause for some photo ops at Rockefeller Memorial, and don't miss a visit to Elkmont Ghost Town.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is very close to Cherokee. Traveling from Cherokee in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can travel to Chicago.

Museum-lovers will get to explore The Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago History Museum. Head to The Magnificent Mile and Chicago Cultural Centerfor plenty of shopping. There's still lots to do: grab your bike and head to Lakefront Trail, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Baha'i House of Worship, see the interesting displays at Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank, and admire the natural beauty at Garfield Park Conservatory.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Chicago. The time zone difference when traveling from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Chicago is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Chicago, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.