4 days in Tennessee Itinerary

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

Get outdoors at Roaring Fork and Middle Prong Trail. Get out of town with these interesting Gatlinburg side-trips: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking & Cades Cove). And it doesn't end there: sample the fine beverages at Sugarlands Distilling Company, find something for the whole family at Rocky Top Mountain Coaster, identify plant and animal life at Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail, and appreciate the history behind Rockefeller Memorial.

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Tampa to Gatlinburg is an approximately 5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also do a combination of flight and taxi; or drive. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Tampa in December, with highs in Gatlinburg at 53°F and lows at 36°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.