8 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips United States sightseeing planner
Start: Chicago
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Nashville
— 1 day
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Mammoth Cave National Park
— 1 night
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
— 2 nights
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Corbin
— 1 night
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Cincinnati
— 1 night
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Fort Wayne
— 1 night
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End: Chicago
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Nashville — 1 day
To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Nashville trip planner.
Chicago to Nashville is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In December, daily temperatures in Nashville can reach 42°F, while at night they dip to 29°F. On the 22nd (Thu), you're off to Mammoth Cave National Park.
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Chicago to Nashville is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In December, daily temperatures in Nashville can reach 42°F, while at night they dip to 29°F. On the 22nd (Thu), you're off to Mammoth Cave National Park.
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Mammoth Cave National Park — 1 night
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On the 22nd (Thu), Head underground at Mammoth Cave. Keep things going the next day: trek along Fat Man's Misery and then identify plant and animal life at Wild Cave Tour.
To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Mammoth Cave National Park trip maker site.
Traveling by car from Nashville to Mammoth Cave National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Nashville in December, expect nights in Mammoth Cave National Park to be about the same, around 32°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Mammoth Cave National Park trip maker site.
Traveling by car from Nashville to Mammoth Cave National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Nashville in December, expect nights in Mammoth Cave National Park to be about the same, around 32°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park — 2 nights
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A Wondrous Diversity of Life
Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): admire the sheer force of Laurel Falls and then identify plant and animal life at Cades Cove. Keep things going the next day: admire the sheer force of Ramsey Cascades, take a memorable drive along Newfound Gap Road, and then appreciate the history behind Rockefeller Memorial.
For more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Great Smoky Mountains National Park trip builder site.
Explore your travel options from Mammoth Cave National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park with the Route module. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In December, daily temperatures in Great Smoky Mountains National Park can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Corbin.
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For more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Great Smoky Mountains National Park trip builder site.
Explore your travel options from Mammoth Cave National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park with the Route module. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In December, daily temperatures in Great Smoky Mountains National Park can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Corbin.
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Corbin — 1 night
To find where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Corbin day trip planning app.
Explore your travel options from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Corbin with the Route module. In December in Corbin, expect temperatures between 51°F during the day and 33°F at night. On the 26th (Mon), you'll travel to Cincinnati.
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Explore your travel options from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Corbin with the Route module. In December in Corbin, expect temperatures between 51°F during the day and 33°F at night. On the 26th (Mon), you'll travel to Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati — 1 night
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The Queen of the West
Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): let the kids burn off some steam at George Rogers Clark Park and then learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.
To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Cincinnati trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Corbin to Cincinnati takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. When traveling from Corbin in December, plan for little chillier days in Cincinnati, with highs around 45°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Fort Wayne.
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To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Cincinnati trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Corbin to Cincinnati takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. When traveling from Corbin in December, plan for little chillier days in Cincinnati, with highs around 45°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 29°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Fort Wayne.
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Fort Wayne — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): admire the natural beauty at Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory.
To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Fort Wayne road trip app.
Traveling by car from Cincinnati to Fort Wayne takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In December, Fort Wayne is slightly colder than Cincinnati - with highs of 39°F and lows of 24°F. You will leave for home on the 28th (Wed).
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To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Fort Wayne road trip app.
Traveling by car from Cincinnati to Fort Wayne takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In December, Fort Wayne is slightly colder than Cincinnati - with highs of 39°F and lows of 24°F. You will leave for home on the 28th (Wed).
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