8 days in Columbus, Sevierville & Cincinnati Itinerary

More than just one of the nation's top business centers, Columbus is a mixture of many different parts of America, situated at the spot where the so-called "Bible Belt" meets the varied cultures of the Great Plains and Appalachia.

On the 27th (Sat), wander the streets of Easton Town Center, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then sample some tasty brews at Pedal Wagon Columbus, and finally examine the collection at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum.

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Rochester to Columbus is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, daytime highs in Columbus are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Sevierville.

Lying at the foothills of the Great Smokies, Sevierville is a friendly tourist town with plenty of Southern charm.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sevierville: Ole Smoky Whiskey Barrelhouse (in Gatlinburg) and Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Rockefeller Memorial, Newfound Gap Road, &more). The adventure continues: sample the fine beverages at Sugarlands Distilling Company, observe the fascinating underwater world at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, make a splash at Dollywood, and learn about winemaking at Tennessee Homemade Wines.

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Getting from Columbus to Sevierville by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and taxi. In May, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cincinnati.

Situated on the north bank of the Ohio River, Cincinnati distinguished itself as the only U.S. city that left a favorable impression on one of its most famous 19th-century visitors, English author Charles Dickens.

Cincinnati is known for casinos, museums, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: savor the flavors at Food & Drink, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, walk around Smale Riverfront Park, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum.

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You can drive from Sevierville to Cincinnati in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and bus. May in Cincinnati sees daily highs of 75°F and lows of 53°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.