The Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains (Self Drive)
❮The Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains (Self Drive)
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This 9 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental Car for 10 days
- Hotel for 3 nights in Roanoke
- Hotel for 2 night in Asheville
- Hotel for 2 nights in Gatlinburg
- Hotel for 2 nights in Chattanooga
Driving Time
Lynchburg Airport - Roanoke: 1 hr. approx.
Roanoke - Asheville: 3 hrs. 45 mins. approx.
Asheville - Gatlinburg: 1 hr. 40 mins. approx.
Gatlinburg - Chattanooga: 2 hrs. 40 mins. approx.
Have a Real Self-Drive Experience through beautiful and natural landscapes at Virginia, North Carolina; as well as unforgettable visit to Tennessee. Base yourself in Roanoke (a metropolitan and innovating city in the State of Virginia). Then, the road to your next stop is through the Blue Ridge Parkway (international example of landscape and engineering design that blends into the scenic and amazing views, specially at the Appalachian Mountains Area). In North Carolina, visit Asheville (a city known for its vibrant arts scene and historic architecture). Finally, explore Tennessee, with stays in these two cities, full of outdoor activities and amenities, like: Gatlinburg and Chattanooga; both, perfect basecamps for your adventure to The Great Smoky Mountains. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Roanoke, VA
Day 1Arrive to Roanoke, VA
Overnight in Roanoke, VADay 2Overnight in Roanoke, VADay 3Overnight in Roanoke, VADay 4Departing from Roanoke, VA
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Asheville, NC
Day 4Arrive to Asheville, NC
Overnight in Asheville, NCDay 5Overnight in Asheville, NCDay 6Departing from Asheville, NC
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Gatlinburg, TN
Day 6Arrive to Gatlinburg, TN
Overnight in Gatlinburg, TNDay 7Overnight in Gatlinburg, TNDay 8Departing from Gatlinburg, TN
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Chattanooga, TN
Day 8Arrive to Chattanooga, TN
Overnight in Chattanooga, TNDay 9Overnight in Chattanooga, TNDay 10Departing from Chattanooga, TN
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Roanoke, VA
Roanoke is a city in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia. It’s known for the Roanoke Star, also known as the Mill Mountain Star, a neon landmark overlooking the city from the summit of Mill Mountain. The surrounding park area is home to trails, picnic areas and the Mill Mountain Zoo. Downtown, the Taubman Museum of Art highlights work by American artists like Thomas Eakins and John Singer Sargent.
Explore the Taubman Museum of Art, Virginia Museum of Transportation, Mill Mountain Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Mill Mountain Zoo, O.Winston Link Museum and History of Western and much more. -
Asheville, NC
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! -
Gatlinburg, TN
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! -
Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, the 4th largest city in the state, is located in Southeast Tennessee near the border of Georgia at the junction of four interstate highways. The city has received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront. It also has spectacular world-class museums and bustling arts, and shopping districts. Chattanooga is a sparkling jewel on the banks of the Tennessee River. It’s a little bit of everything you need and anything you want nestled in the Appalachian Mountains.
Explore the Lookout Mountain with its incline railway, Ruby Falls, Rock City, the Tennessee Aquarium, the Chattanooga Zoo, Chattanooga Riverwalk, Coolidge Park, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and the Chattanooga Choo Choo and so much more!
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Explore the Taubman Museum of Art, Virginia Museum of Transportation, Mill Mountain Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Mill Mountain Zoo, O.Winston Link Museum and History of Western and much more.
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!
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!
Explore the Lookout Mountain with its incline railway, Ruby Falls, Rock City, the Tennessee Aquarium, the Chattanooga Zoo, Chattanooga Riverwalk, Coolidge Park, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and the Chattanooga Choo Choo and so much more!