7 days in Tennessee Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Tennessee travel route planner
Start: Austin
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Johnson City
— 1 night
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Bristol
— 1 night
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Gatlinburg
— 1 night
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Pigeon Forge
— 1 night
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Maryville
— 1 night
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Knoxville
— 1 night
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End: Austin
Sun, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 28
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Johnson City — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then take an in-depth tour of Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Tennessee Hills Distillery, and finally stop by Olive Oil Divine.
For photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Johnson City travel route planner.
Austin to Johnson City is an approximately 17-hour car ride. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Austin to Johnson City due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Austin in January, expect Johnson City to be slightly colder, temps between 45°F and 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Bristol.
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For photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Johnson City travel route planner.
Austin to Johnson City is an approximately 17-hour car ride. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Austin to Johnson City due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Austin in January, expect Johnson City to be slightly colder, temps between 45°F and 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Bristol.
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Bristol — 1 night
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On the 24th (Tue), get answers to all your questions at Tennessee Welcome Center- Bristol, then walk around Steele Creek Park, then cast your line with South Holston River Company, and finally get engrossed in the history at The Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Bristol trip tool.
Getting from Johnson City to Bristol by car takes about an hour. Expect a daytime high around 45°F in January, and nighttime lows around 27°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can drive to Gatlinburg.
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For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Bristol trip tool.
Getting from Johnson City to Bristol by car takes about an hour. Expect a daytime high around 45°F in January, and nighttime lows around 27°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can drive to Gatlinburg.
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Gatlinburg — 1 night
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The Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains
Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): learn about winemaking at Sugarland Cellars, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ole Smoky, sample the fine beverages at Sugarlands Distilling Company, then sample the fine beverages at Ole Smoky Whiskey Barrelhouse, and finally learn about winemaking at Tennessee Homemade Wines.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Gatlinburg road trip planner.
Drive from Bristol to Gatlinburg in 2.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Gatlinburg can reach 47°F, while at night they dip to 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Pigeon Forge.
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Gatlinburg road trip planner.
Drive from Bristol to Gatlinburg in 2.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Gatlinburg can reach 47°F, while at night they dip to 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Pigeon Forge.
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Pigeon Forge — 1 night
Center of Fun in the Smokies
Start off your visit on the 26th (Thu): sample the fine beverages at Tennessee Shine Company - Pigeon Forge, do a tasting at Tennessee Homemade Wines, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Tennessee Legend Distillery - Winfield Dunn Parkway, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Tennessee Shine Co., then sample the fine beverages at Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.
To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Pigeon Forge travel route builder.
Pigeon Forge is very close to Gatlinburg. In January, plan for daily highs up to 47°F, and evening lows to 29°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can go by car to Maryville.
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To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Pigeon Forge travel route builder.
Pigeon Forge is very close to Gatlinburg. In January, plan for daily highs up to 47°F, and evening lows to 29°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can go by car to Maryville.
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Maryville — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Cades Cove, don't miss a visit to Look Rock Tower, then cruise along Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking, and finally do a tasting at Blue Goose Farm and Vineyards.
To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Maryville day trip planning website.
You can drive from Pigeon Forge to Maryville in an hour. In January, plan for daily highs up to 47°F, and evening lows to 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can drive to Knoxville.
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To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Maryville day trip planning website.
You can drive from Pigeon Forge to Maryville in an hour. In January, plan for daily highs up to 47°F, and evening lows to 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can drive to Knoxville.
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Knoxville — 1 night
Marble City
Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at East Tennesse Historical Society, then don't miss a visit to Market Square, then sample the tasty concoctions at Crafty Bastard Brewing, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Knoxville trip builder website.
Knoxville is just a short distance from Maryville. In January, daytime highs in Knoxville are 47°F, while nighttime lows are 29°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Knoxville trip builder website.
Knoxville is just a short distance from Maryville. In January, daytime highs in Knoxville are 47°F, while nighttime lows are 29°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Tennessee travel guide
The Volunteer State
Divided by law, geography, and custom into three major regions, represented by the three stars on state's flag, Tennessee boasts a distinctive musical heritage that includes elements of bluegrass, country-western, and blues. With a countryside as diverse as its people, Tennessee includes landscapes ranging from a mountainous region in the east to the lowlands of the west, with gently rolling hills in the middle. For a well-rounded vacation, you can hike remote mountain trails in the morning and explore the crowded bars of Nashville in the evening. Visit the urban attractions, such as Elvis Presley's former residence in Memphis, but don't miss a chance to spend some time in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, situated in the eastern part of the state.
