7 days in Gatlinburg & Lansing Itinerary

Discover out-of-the-way places like Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail and Tennessee Shine Company - Gatlinburg. Hollywood Star Cars Museum and Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community will appeal to museum buffs. There's still lots to do: admire the sheer force of Laurel Falls, stroll through Alum Cave Trail, sample the fine beverages at Sugarlands Distilling Company, and take a memorable drive along Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook.

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Flint to Gatlinburg is an approximately 9.5-hour car ride. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Flint in May; daily highs in Gatlinburg reach 79°F and lows reach 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Lansing.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): steep yourself in history at R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, then get a sense of history and politics at Michigan State Capitol, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Central United Methodist Church. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to 9-11-2001 Remembrance Memorial, hike along River Trail, then deepen your understanding at Michigan State University, and finally stop by Horrocks Farm Market.

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Traveling by flight from Gatlinburg to Lansing takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, shuttle, and bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Gatlinburg in May, with highs in Lansing at 70°F and lows at 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can drive back home.