5 days in Gatlinburg Itinerary

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

Visit Walker Sisters' Cabin and Little Greenbrier School for their historical value. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Tennessee Homemade Wines and Fowler's Clay Works. Venture out of the city with trips to Sevierville (Smoky Mountain Knife Works & Tennessee Legend Distillery - Winfield Dunn Parkway). Next up on the itinerary: sample the fine beverages at Sugarlands Distilling Company, hike along Gatlinburg Trail, take in the awesome beauty at Mount LeConte, and examine the collection at Titanic Museum Attraction.

For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Gatlinburg route maker website.

Memphis to Gatlinburg is an approximately 7.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or do a combination of bus, subway, and car. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. In January, daily temperatures in Gatlinburg can reach 47°F, while at night they dip to 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to drive back home.