32 days in Tennessee, Mississippi & Louisiana Itinerary
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Start: Paris
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Nashville
— 4 nights
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Gatlinburg
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Biloxi
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New Orleans
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Baton Rouge
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Natchez
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Vicksburg
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Tupelo
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Memphis
— 4 nights
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Nashville — 4 nights
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Music City U.S.A.
Visit Lotz House Museum and Downtown Franklin for their historical value. Get some cultural insight at Carnton and RCA Studio B. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nashville: Cannonsburgh Village (in Murfreesboro) and Fall Creek Falls (in Spencer). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, browse the exhibits of Nashville Parthenon, sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery.
To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Nashville trip builder.
Paris, France to Nashville is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 7 hours. When traveling from Paris in March, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Nashville: temperatures range from 19°C by day to 4°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can go by car to Gatlinburg.
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Paris, France to Nashville is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 7 hours. When traveling from Paris in March, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Nashville: temperatures range from 19°C by day to 4°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can go by car to Gatlinburg.
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Gatlinburg — 5 nights
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The Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains
Get in touch with nature at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Zipline. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Bush's Visitor Center and Smoky Mountain Knife Works. Go for a jaunt from Gatlinburg to Townsend to see Tuckaleechee Caverns about 52 minutes away. There's much more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Laurel Falls, tour the pleasant surroundings at Alum Cave Trail, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and learn about winemaking at Sugarland Cellars.
For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Gatlinburg vacation tool.
Traveling by car from Nashville to Gatlinburg takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus, subway, and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Nashville to Gatlinburg is 1 hour. In March, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Biloxi.
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Traveling by car from Nashville to Gatlinburg takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus, subway, and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Nashville to Gatlinburg is 1 hour. In March, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Biloxi.
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Biloxi — 2 nights
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Playground of the South
Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): view the masterpieces at Hillyer House, explore the world behind art at Walter Anderson Museum of Art, and then identify plant and animal life at Gulf Islands National Seashore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: try to win big at Beau Rivage Casino, then steep yourself in history at Beauvoir, then make a trip to Hurricane Katrina Memorial, and finally see what you can catch with a fishing tour.
To find maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Biloxi tour itinerary planning tool.
You can fly from Gatlinburg to Biloxi in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and subway. The time zone difference when traveling from Gatlinburg to Biloxi is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Gatlinburg in March, expect Biloxi to be a bit warmer, temps between 24°C and 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to New Orleans.
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You can fly from Gatlinburg to Biloxi in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and subway. The time zone difference when traveling from Gatlinburg to Biloxi is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Gatlinburg in March, expect Biloxi to be a bit warmer, temps between 24°C and 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to New Orleans.
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New Orleans — 6 nights
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The Big Easy
Museum-lovers will appreciate The National WWII Museum and The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA. Explore hidden gems such as Whitney Plantation and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Explore New Orleans' surroundings by going to Evergreen Plantation (in Edgard) and Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge (in Slidell). And it doesn't end there: explore the different monuments and memorials at Lake Lawn Metairie, examine the collection at The Historic New Orleans Collection, take an in-depth tour of The Presbytere, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral.
For ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the New Orleans online driving holiday planner.
Drive from Biloxi to New Orleans in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Biloxi in March, expect nights in New Orleans to be a bit warmer, around 19°C, while days are slightly colder, around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Baton Rouge.
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Drive from Biloxi to New Orleans in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Biloxi in March, expect nights in New Orleans to be a bit warmer, around 19°C, while days are slightly colder, around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge — 3 nights
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Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site and Vermilionville. Explore hidden gems such as Houmas House and Gardens and Jungle Gardens. Explore Baton Rouge's surroundings by going to Oak Alley Plantation (in Vacherie) and Saint Francisville (West Feliciana Historical Society Museum & The Myrtles Plantation).
To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Baton Rouge tour itinerary planner.
Getting from New Orleans to Baton Rouge by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from New Orleans in March, plan for a bit warmer days and little chillier nights in Baton Rouge: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Natchez.
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Getting from New Orleans to Baton Rouge by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. When traveling from New Orleans in March, plan for a bit warmer days and little chillier nights in Baton Rouge: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Natchez.
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Natchez — 3 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Longwood and Natchez City Cemetery. Get a sense of the local culture at Stanton Hall and Rosalie Mansion. Spend the 28th (Tue) exploring nature at Melrose.
To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Natchez online tour builder.
You can drive from Baton Rouge to Natchez in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in March, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to drive to Vicksburg.
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To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Natchez online tour builder.
You can drive from Baton Rouge to Natchez in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in March, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to drive to Vicksburg.
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Vicksburg — 2 nights
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On the 30th (Thu), step aboard U.S.S. Cairo Museum, then contemplate the long history of McNutt House Tour, and then get engrossed in the history at Southern Heritage Air Foundation. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Old Court House Museum, then walk around Vicksburg National Military Park, then walk around Catfish Row Children's Art Park, and finally don't miss a visit to Vicksburg Riverfront Murals.
To see more things to do and other tourist information, read Vicksburg trip itinerary planning app.
Drive from Natchez to Vicksburg in 1.5 hours. March in Vicksburg sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Tupelo.
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Drive from Natchez to Vicksburg in 1.5 hours. March in Vicksburg sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Tupelo.
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Tupelo — 2 nights
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On the 1st (Sat), steep yourself in history at Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum, then learn about all things military at Tupelo Veteran's Museum, and then trek along Tanglefoot Trail. On the next day, see the interesting displays at Tupelo Automobile Museum and then take a memorable drive along Natchez Trace Parkway.
To find where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Tupelo journey planner.
You can drive from Vicksburg to Tupelo in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Vicksburg in March; daily highs in Tupelo reach 20°C and lows reach 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Memphis.
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You can drive from Vicksburg to Tupelo in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Vicksburg in March; daily highs in Tupelo reach 20°C and lows reach 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Memphis.
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Memphis — 4 nights
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Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll
Get some cultural insight at Stax Museum of American Soul Music and The Delta Blues Museum. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum and Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, get to know the resident critters at Memphis Zoo, make a trip to The Peabody Ducks, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
To find reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Memphis trip planner.
Drive from Tupelo to Memphis in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Memphis, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.
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Drive from Tupelo to Memphis in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Memphis, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.
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Tennessee travel guide
The Volunteer State
Divided by law, geography, and custom into three major regions, represented by the three stars on state's flag, Tennessee boasts a distinctive musical heritage that includes elements of bluegrass, country-western, and blues. With a countryside as diverse as its people, Tennessee includes landscapes ranging from a mountainous region in the east to the lowlands of the west, with gently rolling hills in the middle. For a well-rounded vacation, you can hike remote mountain trails in the morning and explore the crowded bars of Nashville in the evening. Visit the urban attractions, such as Elvis Presley's former residence in Memphis, but don't miss a chance to spend some time in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, situated in the eastern part of the state.
Mississippi travel guide
The Magnolia State
Still relatively unspoiled by mass tourism, Mississippi epitomizes rich history and offers warm hospitality to those who vacation here. The Mississippi River forms most of its western border, so it's no surprise that this mighty waterway shapes the lives of people calling the "Magnolia State" their home. The river influences everything from the food they eat to the music they listen to. Perhaps the easiest way to discover Mississippi is to take a drive on the 715 km (444 mi) long national parkway, which follows a route used since pre-colonial times that's famous for its scenic beauty and attractions of historical interest. At the end of the parkway sits a town packed with nearly 600 antebellum homes.
Louisiana travel guide
The Pelican State
With a landscape of deltas, marshes, and swamps formed by the sediments of the Mississippi River, Louisiana is home to rich native plant and animal life, including rare species of tree frogs, ibis, and egrets. The state's urban areas, most notably the historical city of New Orleans, are some of its most popular attractions and boast a varied multicultural and multilingual heritage, strongly influenced by a mix of French, Spanish, Native American, and African cultures. Native Louisianans proudly cling to their distinctive dialects and musical traditions, offering visitors a chance to explore one of the most culturally diverse areas in North America. The homeland of both Cajun and Creole cuisines, Louisiana remains a top holiday destination for foodies from around the world.
