8 days in East Tennessee Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, admire the masterpieces at Knoxville Museum of Art, and then stroll around World's Fair Park. On the 8th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in nature's colorful creations at UT Gardens, then stroll around High Ground Park & River Bluff Wildlife Area, then get engrossed in the history at East Tennesse Historical Society, and finally don't miss a visit to Market Square.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Knoxville travel route builder.

Newark to Knoxville is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Newark in April, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Knoxville: temperatures range from 72°F by day to 49°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Tellico Plains.

On the 9th (Sun), take in the dramatic scenery at Bald River Falls, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Benton Falls Hike. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at The Lost Sea Adventure, then immerse yourself in nature at Fort Loudoun State Park, and then identify plant and animal life at Citico Wildlife Wilderness.

For photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Tellico Plains itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Knoxville to Tellico Plains in 1.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Tellico Plains can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can drive to Chattanooga.

Kids will enjoy Tennessee Aquarium and Walnut Street Bridge. When in Chattanooga, make a side trip to see River Rafting & Tubing in Ocoee, approximately Ocoee away. And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Ruby Falls, explore the different monuments and memorials at Chattanooga National Cemetery, have fun and explore at Creative Discovery Museum, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Chattanooga road trip website.

You can drive from Tellico Plains to Chattanooga in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In April, daytime highs in Chattanooga are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can fly back home.