9 days in Gatlinburg Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Gatlinburg: River Rafting & Tubing (in Hartford), Sevierville (Tennessee Legend Distillery - Newport Hwy & Sevier Distilling Company) and Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Cades Cove, Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take a memorable tour with Tours, observe the fascinating underwater world at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ole Smoky Whiskey Barrelhouse, and learn about winemaking at Tennessee Homemade Wines.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Gatlinburg trip maker app.

Expect a daytime high around 72°F in April, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to travel back home.