21 days in Gatlinburg & Billings 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 a short trip to Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (about 48 minutes away). Spend the 16th (Sun) exploring nature at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 21st (Fri) at Dollywood. And it doesn't end there: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Sugarlands Distilling Company, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Mary's Catholic Church, learn about winemaking at Tennessee Cider Company, and meet the residents at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Gatlinburg road trip planner.

Fort Myers to Gatlinburg is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In April, Gatlinburg is a bit cooler than Fort Myers - with highs of 72°F and lows of 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to fly to Billings.

Billings is the largest city in the state of Montana, and is the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area with a population of 166,855.Billings is located in the south-eastern portion of the state and is the seat of Yellowstone County, which had a 2015 population of 157,048. Change things up with these side-trips from Billings: Red Lodge (Back Alley Metals, Beartooth Slingshot Rentals, &more). There's much more to do: do a tasting at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery, explore the striking landscape at The Rimrocks, sample the tasty concoctions at Canyon Creek Brewing, and contemplate the long history of Moss Mansion.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Billings trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by flight from Gatlinburg to Billings takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Gatlinburg in April: high temperatures in Billings hover around 57°F and lows are around 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.