5 days in Gatlinburg & Greenville Itinerary

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

You've now added Great Smoky Mountains National Park to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Chicago to Gatlinburg is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus, subway, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Chicago to Gatlinburg. July in Gatlinburg sees daily highs of 87°F and lows of 69°F at night. On the 3rd (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Greenville.

The largest city in "upstate" South Carolina, Greenville has grown around the natural wonders of waterfalls located in the downtown area.

The Brewery Experience has been added to your itinerary. Escape the urban bustle at Minnehaha Falls and Tallulah Gorge State Park. Step out of Greenville to go to Reidville and see Sugar Tit Moonshine Distillery, which is approximately 32 minutes away. The adventure continues: take in the views from Liberty Bridge, sample the fine beverages at Dark Corner Distillery, and pause for some photo ops at Joel Roberts Poinsett Statue.

For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Greenville travel website.

You can drive from Gatlinburg to Greenville in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Greenville can reach 90°F, while at night they dip to 72°F. On the 6th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.