Nashville to Asheville with The Great Smoky Mountains (Gatlinburg - Self Drive)

Founded in 1779, Nashville is perhaps best known as the capital of country music, as evidenced by such attractions as the Country Music Hall of Fame and the city`s famous Music Row district. The city thrives with an ever-present creative vibe and entrepreneurial spirit. Its roots are deeply felt throughout the street art, creative culture and award-winning food.

Explore The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, the Parthenon, the Centennial Park, the Belle Meade Plantation, the Andrew Jackson`s Hermitage, the Broadway, the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere and so much more!

The quaint, resort-like village of Gatlinburg is nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee and it is known for its beautiful scenery, great shopping, as well as its colorful history. The city borders the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where people are welcome to explore the park`s numerous offerings. Within a short walk, you’ll find a world-class aquarium, mini golf and mountain coasters, museums and arcades, and countless other attractions for kids and adults alike, right on the Parkway. Or you can admire the picturesque view over the trees in gondolas, chair lifts and aerial tram cars to discover mountaintop family adventures. With so many great family fun attractions, there's no place quite like Gatlinburg, Tennessee!

Explore The Ober Gatlinburg, the Ripley`s Aquarium of the Smokies, the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park, the Gatlinburg Space Needle, the Anakeesta, the Hollywood Star Cars Museum, the Ripley`s Believe Ir on Not, the Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster and so much more!

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Asheville is perhaps best known as the location of George Vanderbilt`s Biltmore Estate and the home of major American novelist, Thomas Wolfe. This town of less than 100,000 people has 17 farmers` markets, and the local restaurant scene is all about taking advantage of the seasonal produce sold there.

Explore The Pisgah National Forest, Biltmore, the North Carolina Arboretum, the Western North Carolina Nature Center, the Folk Art Center, the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the Botanical Gardens at Asheville and so much more!