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.

Visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Little Greenbrier School will get you outdoors. Bring the kids along to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Roaring Fork. Take a break from Gatlinburg with a short trip to Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 1h 15 min away. The adventure continues: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount LeConte, take in the exciting artwork at Fowler's Clay Works, catch some excitement at Rocky Top Mountain Coaster, and hike along Gatlinburg Trail.

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In January in Gatlinburg, expect temperatures between 47°F during the day and 29°F at night.