19 days in United States Itinerary

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

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Manchester, UK to Atlanta is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from Manchester to Atlanta, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect much hotter weather when traveling from Manchester in August: highs in Atlanta hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Asheville.

Asheville nestles between two major mountain ranges in the scenic western section of North Carolina.

On the 13th (Sun), kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. Keep things going the next day: surround yourself with nature on Miller's Land of Waterfall Tours, then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm, and then learn about winemaking at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Asheville tour planner.

Getting from Atlanta to Asheville by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of subway and bus. Traveling from Atlanta in August, things will get little chillier in Asheville: highs are around 32°C and lows about 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Tue) to allow time for travel to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains some of the highest mountains east of the Mississippi River, but it's the ease of access that makes this national park the United States' most visited.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Chimneys Picnic Area, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount LeConte, take a memorable drive along Little River Road, and trek along Alum Cave Trail.

To see reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Great Smoky Mountains National Park day trip planning app.

Explore your travel options from Asheville to Great Smoky Mountains National Park with the Route module. In August in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

On the 19th (Sat), glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then see a show at Grand Ole Opry, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Smith Creek Moonshine. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, then sample the fine beverages at Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewery, then sample the fine beverages at Tennessee Legend Distillery, and finally sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Nashville. Traveling from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Nashville, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In August, daily temperatures in Nashville can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can go by car to Memphis.

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

On the 21st (Mon), contemplate the long history of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, then contemplate the long history of Sun Studio, then contemplate the long history of The Peabody Ducks, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Graceland, appreciate the extensive heritage of Beale Street, and then try to win big at Horseshoe Tunica.

To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Memphis trip website.

Getting from Nashville to Memphis by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. August in Memphis sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Natchez.

Natchez is the county seat and only city of Adams County, Mississippi, United States. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): do a tasting at Old South Winery, admire the masterpieces at Stratton Chapel Gallery, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary Basilica, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Natchez Garden Club.

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You can drive from Memphis to Natchez in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and taxi; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in August, and nighttime lows around 25°C. On the 24th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter, walk around New Orleans City Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Louis Cathedral, and take a stroll through Garden District.

To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our New Orleans online itinerary planner.

Drive from Natchez to New Orleans in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Natchez in August: highs in New Orleans hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to drive to Pensacola Beach.

Pensacola Beach is an unincorporated community located on Santa Rosa Island, a barrier island, in Escambia County, Florida, United States. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): discover the deep blue sea with Jolly Sailing and Dolphin Cruises, enjoy the sand and surf at Gulf Islands National Seashore, and then relax and rejuvenate at Gail A. Walsh Massage.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Pensacola Beach trip planner.

Traveling by car from New Orleans to Pensacola Beach takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from New Orleans in August, expect nights in Pensacola Beach to be a bit cooler, around 28°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 38°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Atlanta.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Tue): examine the collection at World of Coca-Cola, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Georgia Aquarium, and then trek along Atlanta BeltLine West End Trail.

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You can fly from Pensacola Beach to Atlanta in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Pensacola Beach to Atlanta due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.