6 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Gatlinburg: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking & Cades Cove), River Rafting & Tubing (in Hartford) and Helicopter Tours (in Sevierville). The adventure continues: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Sugarlands Distilling Company, stroll through Roaring Fork, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and cool off at Dollywood.

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June in Gatlinburg sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 66°F at night.