7 days in Johnson City & Asheville Itinerary

Johnson City is a city in Washington, Carter, and Sullivan counties in the U.S. On the 5th (Mon), walk around Winged Deer Park and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Tweetsie Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of Museum of Ancient Brick, then stroll around Willow Springs Park, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Yee Haw Brewing Co., and finally stroll around Founders Park.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Johnson City online attractions planner.

Norfolk to Johnson City is an approximately 7-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Norfolk in April since evenings lows in Johnson City dip to 44°F. You will have some time to spend on the 7th (Wed) before leaving for Asheville.

Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.

Venture out of the city with trips to Gatlinburg (Ole Smoky Whiskey Barrelhouse, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, &more) and Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine (in Pigeon Forge). And it doesn't end there: surround yourself with nature on Tumblestone Tours and Transportation, admire the natural beauty at The North Carolina Arboretum, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and examine the collection at The Folk Art Center.

To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Asheville tour planner.

Traveling by car from Johnson City to Asheville takes 1.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.