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Blackburn Virginia · 3 days
Embark on a scenic journey from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia through the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, concluding in the vibrant musical soul of Nashville, Tennessee.
3days
9stops
732km
Day 1: Blackburn → Grayson Highlands → Asheville
2h 24min · 229km3 stops
Blackburn
09:00 – 11:00
32min · 51km
Grayson Highlands
12:00 – 14:00
1h 52min · 178km
Asheville
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Clingmans Dome → Cades Cove → Knoxville
2h · 191km3 stops
Clingmans Dome
09:00 – 11:00
24min · 38km
Cades Cove
12:00 – 14:00
31min · 50km
Knoxville
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Burgess Falls → Grand Ole Opry → Broadway Nashville
3h 20min · 312km3 stops
Burgess Falls
09:00 – 11:00
1h 16min · 120km
Grand Ole Opry
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 11km
Broadway Nashville
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park now requires a parking tag for any stop longer than 15 minutes.
- 2. Expect heavy traffic in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg during peak summer and fall foliage seasons.
- 3. Check for seasonal closures on the Blue Ridge Parkway if traveling during winter months.