5 days in Tennessee Itinerary

Johnson City is a city in Washington, Carter, and Sullivan counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee, with most of the city being in Washington County. Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): examine the collection at B. Carroll Reece Museum, then contemplate the long history of Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, then push the limits with an extreme tour, and finally stroll around Winged Deer Park. On the 14th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: relax and rejuvenate at Austin Springs Spa & Salon, see the interesting displays at George L. Carter Railroad Museum, then hike along Tweetsie Trail, and finally look for gifts at Olive Oil Divine.

To see photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Johnson City tour app.

Durham to Johnson City is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. In January, Johnson City is a bit cooler than Durham - with highs of 45°F and lows of 25°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Pigeon Forge.

A tiny town with big tourist appeal, Pigeon Forge bills itself as the "Center of Fun in the Smokies." Just a short drive from the national park protecting the diverse plant and animal life of the Great Smoky Mountains, the town features numerous places to visit, such as bars, restaurants, cafes, theaters, and shops.

On the 15th (Sun), get in on the family fun at The Island in Pigeon Forge. Here are some ideas for day two: get in on the family fun at Big Top Arcade, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then find something for the whole family at Rockin' Raceway Arcade, and finally experience the excitement of Rocky Top Mountain Coaster.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Pigeon Forge day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Johnson City to Pigeon Forge in 2 hours. In January in Pigeon Forge, expect temperatures between 47°F during the day and 29°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can fly back home.