34 days in Continental USA Itinerary
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Start: Guadalajara
Fly to Mobile Regional Airport, Drive to Gulf Shores
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Gulf Shores
— 2 nights
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Orange Beach
— 2 nights
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Gatlinburg
— 5 nights
Drive
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Pigeon Forge
— 5 nights
Drive
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Knoxville
— 2 nights
Drive
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Lexington
— 3 nights
Drive
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Louisville
— 4 nights
Drive
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Bowling Green
— 2 nights
Drive
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Nashville
— 5 nights
Drive
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Birmingham
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Guadalajara
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Gulf Shores — 2 nights
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Here are some ideas for day two: witness the site of a historic battle at Fort Morgan Historic Site, contemplate the long history of Fort Gaines, and then explore the galleries of Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read our Gulf Shores trip itinerary website.
Guadalajara, Mexico to Gulf Shores is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and car. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Guadalajara in July; daily highs in Gulf Shores reach 36°C and lows reach 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Orange Beach.
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To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read our Gulf Shores trip itinerary website.
Guadalajara, Mexico to Gulf Shores is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and car. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Guadalajara in July; daily highs in Gulf Shores reach 36°C and lows reach 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Orange Beach.
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Orange Beach — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then see the interesting displays at Indian & Sea Museum, then find something for the whole family at Adventure Island, and finally trek along Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail - Rosemary Dunes Trailhead. On your second day here, take in nature's colorful creations at Bellingrath Gardens and Home, then browse the fresh offerings at Burris Farm Market, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Alligator Alley.
For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Orange Beach itinerary builder app.
Orange Beach is just a short distance from Gulf Shores. In July, daytime highs in Orange Beach are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to fly to Gatlinburg.
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Orange Beach is just a short distance from Gulf Shores. In July, daytime highs in Orange Beach are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to fly to Gatlinburg.
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Gatlinburg — 5 nights
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The Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains
Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sugarland Cellars and Tennessee Cider Company. Explore hidden gems such as Clingmans Dome and Zipline. Change things up with a short trip to River Rafting & Tubing in Hartford (about 44 minutes away). Spend the 11th (Tue) exploring nature at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There's much more to do: learn about winemaking at Little Bear Winery, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount LeConte, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ole Smoky Whiskey Barrelhouse, and trek along Grotto Falls Parking.
For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Gatlinburg trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by flight from Orange Beach to Gatlinburg takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and subway. The time zone difference when traveling from Orange Beach to Gatlinburg is 1 hour. In July, daily temperatures in Gatlinburg can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Pigeon Forge.
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For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Gatlinburg trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by flight from Orange Beach to Gatlinburg takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and subway. The time zone difference when traveling from Orange Beach to Gatlinburg is 1 hour. In July, daily temperatures in Gatlinburg can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Pigeon Forge.
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Pigeon Forge — 5 nights
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Center of Fun in the Smokies
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Tuckaleechee Caverns and Hillside Winery. Appreciate the collections at Smoky Mountain Knife Works and Alcatraz East Crime Museum. Explore Pigeon Forge's surroundings by going to Forbidden Caverns (in Sevierville), Bush's Visitor Center (in Chestnut Hill) and The Lost Sea Adventure (in Sweetwater). The adventure continues: get to know the fascinating history of Old Forge Distillery, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Tennessee Shine Company - Pigeon Forge, browse the different shops at Goats on the Roof, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.
To find out how to plan a trip to Pigeon Forge, use our trip itinerary maker.
Pigeon Forge is very close to Gatlinburg. In July in Pigeon Forge, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Knoxville.
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Pigeon Forge is very close to Gatlinburg. In July in Pigeon Forge, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Knoxville.
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Sevierville, Tuckaleechee Caverns, River Rafting & Tubing, Bush's Visitor Center, The Lost Sea Adventure
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Knoxville — 2 nights
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Marble City
Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Ijams Nature Center, make a trip to Market Square, and then take some stellar pictures from Look Rock Tower. On the next day, get engrossed in the history at Museum of Appalachia, then take an in-depth tour of American Museum of Science and Energy, and then take a memorable drive along Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Knoxville trip maker tool.
Traveling by car from Pigeon Forge to Knoxville takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, daily temperatures in Knoxville can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Lexington.
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For traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Knoxville trip maker tool.
Traveling by car from Pigeon Forge to Knoxville takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, daily temperatures in Knoxville can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Lexington.
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Lexington — 3 nights
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Horse Capital of the World
Appreciate the collections at Kentucky Horse Park and Mary Todd Lincoln House. Get in touch with nature at Natural Bridge State Resort Park and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Get out of town with these interesting Lexington side-trips: Woodford Reserve Distillery (in Versailles), Nada Tunnel (in Stanton) and Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (in Harrodsburg). The adventure continues: sample the fine beverages at Buffalo Trace Distillery and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co..
To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Lexington trip maker website.
Drive from Knoxville to Lexington in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Lexington can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Louisville.
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To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Lexington trip maker website.
Drive from Knoxville to Lexington in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Lexington can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Louisville.
Side Trips
Woodford Reserve Distillery, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Nada Tunnel, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Natural Bridge State Resort Park
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Louisville — 4 nights
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Derby City
You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Maker's Mark and Creation Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Kentucky Derby Museum and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. Get out of town with these interesting Louisville side-trips: Limestone Branch Distillery (in Lebanon) and Bardstown (Barton 1792 Distillery, Willett Distilling Company, &more). The adventure continues: explore the different monuments and memorials at Cave Hill Cemetery, contemplate the long history of Churchill Downs, and explore the fascinating underground world of Louisville Mega Cavern.
For more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Louisville road trip website.
You can drive from Lexington to Louisville in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Louisville can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Bowling Green.
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For more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Louisville road trip website.
You can drive from Lexington to Louisville in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Louisville can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Bowling Green.
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Bardstown, Creation Museum, Maker's Mark, Limestone Branch Distillery, Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
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Bowling Green — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): Head underground at Lost River Cave, then see the interesting displays at National Corvette Museum, and then Head underground at Mammoth Cave. On the next day, see the interesting displays at Dinosaur World, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and then hike along Tall Man's Misery.
To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Bowling Green journey planning app.
Traveling by car from Louisville to Bowling Green takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Louisville to Bowling Green is minus 1 hour. In July in Bowling Green, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Nashville.
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To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Bowling Green journey planning app.
Traveling by car from Louisville to Bowling Green takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Louisville to Bowling Green is minus 1 hour. In July in Bowling Green, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Nashville.
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Nashville — 5 nights
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Music City U.S.A.
Escape the urban bustle at Burgess Falls State Park and Centennial Park. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Lotz House Museum and Marathon Village. Change things up with these side-trips from Nashville: Tennessee Legend Distillery (in Cookeville), Carnton (in Franklin) and Room Escape Games (in Murfreesboro). Next up on the itinerary: witness the site of a historic battle at Carter House, get to know the fascinating history of Downtown Franklin, examine the collection at Madame Tussauds Nashville, and see a show at Grand Ole Opry.
To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Nashville trip planner.
You can drive from Bowling Green to Nashville in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Nashville are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can go by car to Birmingham.
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You can drive from Bowling Green to Nashville in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Nashville are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can go by car to Birmingham.
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Franklin, Tennessee Legend Distillery, Burgess Falls State Park, Loretta Lynn's Ranch, Room Escape Games
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Birmingham — 3 nights
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Magic City
Let the collections at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Kenneth R. Penhale City of Helena Museum capture your imagination. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and McWane Science Center. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Birmingham: Noccalula Falls Park & Campground (in Gadsden) and Ave Maria Grotto (in Cullman). It doesn't end there: get great views at Vulcan Park and Museum and get engrossed in the history at Negro Southern League Museum.
To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Birmingham trip itinerary website.
You can drive from Nashville to Birmingham in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In August, daily temperatures in Birmingham can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Birmingham trip itinerary website.
You can drive from Nashville to Birmingham in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In August, daily temperatures in Birmingham can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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