4 days in Memphis, Nashville & Gatlinburg Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sat): see the interesting displays at Graceland, contemplate the long history of Sun Studio, and then take an in-depth tour of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel.

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New York City to Memphis is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from New York City in December, expect nights in Memphis to be about the same, around 38°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to go by car to Nashville.

On the 1st (Sun), take an in-depth tour of The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe and then stop by Downtown Nashville.

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Drive from Memphis to Nashville in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Nashville can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can go by car to Gatlinburg.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): let the river carry you with Raft Outdoor Adventures and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Here are some ideas for day two: get outside with Outdoor Activities, look for all kinds of wild species at Roaring Fork, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Sugarlands Distilling Company, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ole Smoky, and finally find something for the whole family at Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster.

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Getting from Nashville to Gatlinburg by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of bus, subway, and car. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In January, daily temperatures in Gatlinburg can reach 47°F, while at night they dip to 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.