5 days in Gatlinburg & Roanoke Itinerary

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

Take a break from the city and head to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Zipline. You'll explore and learn at Titanic Museum Attraction and Hollywood Star Cars Museum. There's much more to do: meet the residents at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Mary's Catholic Church, and view the masterpieces at Fowler's Clay Works.

For more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Gatlinburg road trip app.

Newark to Gatlinburg is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Newark in February; daily highs in Gatlinburg reach 52°F and lows reach 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Roanoke.

Roanoke is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): take in the exciting artwork at The Little Gallery, contemplate the long history of St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, and then examine the collection at Virginia Museum of Transportation. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library, learn about all things military at Bedford Boys Tribute Center, then look for gifts at Chocolatepaper, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Salt Foot Sanctuary.

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Getting from Gatlinburg to Roanoke by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. February in Roanoke sees daily highs of 50°F and lows of 30°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.