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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.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): examine the collection at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum, then sample some tasty brews at Pedal Wagon Columbus, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Inniswood Metro Gardens.

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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.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): sample the fine beverages at Tennessee Legend Distillery - Winfield Dunn Parkway.

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You can fly from Columbus to Sevierville in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and taxi. May in Sevierville sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 57°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 28th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Pigeon Forge.

A tiny town with big tourist appeal, Pigeon Forge bills itself as the "Center of Fun in the Smokies." Just a short drive from the national park protecting the diverse plant and animal life of the Great Smoky Mountains, the town features numerous places to visit, such as bars, restaurants, cafes, theaters, and shops.

On the 28th (Sun), cool off at Dollywood.

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Pigeon Forge is just a short distance from Sevierville. May in Pigeon Forge sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 57°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can drive to Gatlinburg.

Nestled in the lush, wooded forests of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is Tennessee’s premier mountain resort destination.

Explore Gatlinburg's surroundings by going to Hartford (Zipline & River Rafting & Tubing). Next up on the itinerary: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Sugarlands Distilling Company, walk around Chimneys Picnic Area, cruise along Newfound Gap Road, and learn about winemaking at Tennessee Homemade Wines.

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Gatlinburg is very close to Pigeon Forge. Expect a daytime high around 79°F in May, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Sevierville.

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Sevierville is very close to Gatlinburg. On the 2nd (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Pigeon Forge.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): sample the fine beverages at Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine.

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Pigeon Forge is just a short distance from Sevierville. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Sevierville.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): do a tasting at Tennessee Homemade Wines and then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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Sevierville is just a short distance from Pigeon Forge. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, stroll the grounds of Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, and then learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

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Traveling by car from Sevierville to Cincinnati takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Sevierville in June, plan for a bit cooler nights in Cincinnati, with lows around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.