31 days in New York City & Tennessee Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, admire the masterpieces at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument, and admire the striking features of Grand Central Terminal.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our New York City trip planner.

Brisbane, Australia to New York City is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. You'll gain 15 hours traveling from Brisbane to New York City due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Brisbane in April; daily highs in New York City reach 19°C and lows reach 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can fly to Gatlinburg.

Nestled in the lush, wooded forests of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is Tennessee’s premier mountain resort destination.

Venture out of the city with trips to Sevierville (Tennessee Legend Distillery - Winfield Dunn Parkway & Tennessee Legend Distillery - Newport Hwy) and Clingmans Dome (in Great Smoky Mountains National Park). The adventure continues: admire all the interesting features of Little River Road, stroll around Chimneys Picnic Area, do a tasting at Little Bear Winery, and trek along Gatlinburg Trail.

To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Gatlinburg online trip planner.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Gatlinburg takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from New York City in April: highs in Gatlinburg hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Jonesborough.

Jonesborough is a town in, and the county seat of, Washington County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): see the interesting displays at East Tennessee State University and General Shale Natural History Museum, sample the fine beverages at East Tennessee Distillery, stop by Olive Oil Divine, see the interesting displays at B. Carroll Reece Museum, then make a trip to Christopher Taylor House, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Tennessee Hills Distillery.

To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Jonesborough planner.

Traveling by car from Gatlinburg to Jonesborough takes 2 hours. Expect slightly colder evenings in Jonesborough when traveling from Gatlinburg in April, with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Chattanooga.

Once saddled with the reputation of being one of the country's dirtiest cities, Chattanooga now boasts a pedestrian-friendly downtown with a network of leafy waterfront trails and free electric shuttles.

Explore Chattanooga's surroundings by going to Tellico Plains (Cherohala Skyway & Bald River Falls). There's still lots to do: sample some tasty brews at Chatt Taste Food Tours, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Tennessee Aquarium, take some stellar pictures from Glen Falls Trail, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery.

To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Chattanooga itinerary maker app.

Traveling by car from Jonesborough to Chattanooga takes 3.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Jonesborough in April since evenings lows in Chattanooga dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Cookeville.

Cookeville is a city in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. On the 24th (Mon), learn about winemaking at DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards, take some stellar pictures from Bee Rock Overlook, then make a trip to Northfield Vineyards Winery, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Red Silo Brewing Company, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Tennessee Legend Distillery.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Cookeville online travel route builder.

You can drive from Chattanooga to Cookeville in 2 hours. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Chattanooga in April since evenings lows in Cookeville dip to 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Take a break from Nashville with a short trip to Leiper's Fork Distillery in Franklin, about 40 minutes away. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Lotz House Museum, wander the streets of Downtown Nashville, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, and see a show at Grand Ole Opry.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, use the Nashville trip itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Cookeville to Nashville in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive to Memphis.

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Memphis is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, see the interesting displays at Graceland, explore the world behind art at Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art, and take an in-depth tour of Edge Motor Museum.

To find ratings, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Memphis trip planning site.

Getting from Nashville to Memphis by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. In April in Memphis, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can fly back home.