9 days in Gatlinburg & Cherokee Itinerary

You've added Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook, The Village Shops, Fannie Farkle's Family Fun Parlor, and other attractions to your itinerary. Change things up with a short trip to Rich Mountain Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (about 36 minutes away). It doesn't end there: get in on the family fun at Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster.

For maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Gatlinburg online trip builder.

Milton to Gatlinburg is an approximately 8.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Milton in December, expect Gatlinburg to be a bit cooler, temps between 53°F and 36°F. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Cherokee.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Newfound Gap Road. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): admire all the interesting features of Newfound Gap Road.

To find reviews, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Cherokee trip maker app.

You can drive from Gatlinburg to Cherokee in 1.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Cherokee are 54°F, while nighttime lows are 32°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to go by car back home.