A 4-day winter road trip from Orlando through Georgia up to Chattanooga and Central Tennessee via I-75.
Estimated cost
$1,040estimated total
Stays
$378
Fuel
$160
Food
$422
Other
$80
Estimates generated at planning time — your actual costs may vary.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
593 km5h 27mDepart 10:17
Start
Orlando, FL, USA
1
Food
Farmhouse Restaurant
Lake Park, United States
13:09–14:091h here$42
2
Attraction
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Macon, United States
16:34–18:191h 45m here
Prehistoric Native American earthen mounds
Park at the visitor center lot. Walk inside the reconstructed Earth Lodge to see the original 1,000-year-old clay floor.
Drive 4.9 km in ~8 min via Coliseum Dr and Martin Luther King Jr Blvd into downtown Macon
5 km8m
3
Food
The Rookery
Macon, United States
18:27–19:421h 15m here$42
Historic downtown burger and shake institution
Park along Cherry Street or the deck behind. Order the Allman Burger and Jimmy Carter shake honoring Macon music legends.
Walk 350 m in ~5min west along Cherry Street
500 m2m
4
Overnight
Hotel Forty Five, Macon, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Macon, United States
19:44–08:3011h 15m here$54
Restored historic downtown boutique hotel
Valet at the front awning on Cherry Street. Check in and head to the rooftop lounge for skyline views over historic Macon.
Day 2
339 km3h 49mDepart 08:41
Drive 203 km in ~2h 4min via I-75 N bypassing downtown Atlanta
203 km2h 4m
5
Attraction
Booth Western Art Museum
Cartersville, United States
10:45–12:151h 30m here$26
World-class Western and presidential art gallery
Park in the free museum garage on North Museum Drive. Head directly to the Modern West gallery and the presidential letters.
Drive 1 km in ~4min through historic downtown Cartersville
600 m2m
6
Food
Appalachian Grill
Cartersville, United States
12:30–13:301h here$38
Rustic eatery serving hearty regional fare
Park along Wall Street. Order the blackened mountain trout or smoky pork tenderloin served with seasonal greens.
Drive 120 km in ~1h 19min via I-75 N and GA-2 W
120 km1h 19m
7
Attraction
Chickamauga And Chattanooga National Military Park
Fort Oglethorpe, United States
15:00–16:301h 30m here
Pivotal Civil War battlefield with driving trail
Park at the visitor center lot. Pick up the self-guided auto tour map and drive the 7-mile loop through the monuments.
Drive 15 km in ~20 min via US-27 N into central Chattanooga
15 km20m
8
Food
Public House Restaurant
Chattanooga, United States
18:15–19:301h 15m here$55
Upscale Southern comfort dining in Warehouse Row
Park in the Warehouse Row garage on Market Street. Reserve ahead and order the red wine braised pot roast with mac and cheese.
Drive 2 km in ~6min north via Market St and 1st St to the riverfront
2 km5m
9
Overnight
The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection
Chattanooga, United States
19:45–08:3011h here$89
Riverside hotel by the Walnut Street Bridge
Pull into the valet line at 102 Walnut Street. Request a river-facing room overlooking the illuminated historic bridge.
Day 3
16 km34mDepart 08:43
Walk 300 m in ~4min east through the Bluff View Art District
500 m2m
10
Food
Rembrandt's Coffee House
Chattanooga, United States
08:45–09:451h here$22
Artisan cafe and French pastry bakery
Park in the Bluff View Art District lot. Grab a window table and order a house-roasted pour-over with almond croissants.
Walk 100 m in ~2min across High Street
700 m3m
11
Attraction
Hunter Museum of American Art
Chattanooga, United States
10:00–11:301h 30m here$40
Clifftop gallery with panoramic river views
Walk straight from the cafe. Take the elevated glass footbridge to see regional 20th-century sculpture against the gorge.
Drive 3 km in ~8min south via Broad St to Southside
4 km8m
12
Food
Urban Stack
Chattanooga, United States
12:15–13:151h here$34
Gourmet burger bar in historic railway terminal area
Park in the metered lot off 13th Street. Order the Urban Classic with grass-fed beef and a side of house Gouda creamed corn.
Drive 4 km in ~8 min south via St Elmo Ave
4 km8m
13
Attraction
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
Chattanooga, United States
14:00–16:002h here$34
World's steepest passenger funicular railway
Park at the Lower Station lot on St Elmo Avenue. Book the 14:00 ascent online; the observation tower at top is unmissable.
Drive 5.4 km in ~9 min north via Broad St into downtown
5 km9m
14
Food
Easy Bistro & Bar
Chattanooga, United States
18:15–19:301h 15m here$65
Seafood and French bistro staples in West Village
Use the Chestnut Street parking garage. Order the chilled oysters followed by the steak frites with garlic butter.
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The Edwin Hotel, Autograph Collection · Overnight
Day 4
196 km2h 35mDepart 09:47
15
Attraction
Foster Falls Recreation Area
Sequatchie, United States
10:30–11:451h 15m here
Plunging 60-foot winter waterfall overlook
Park at the paved recreation lot. Take the short 400m rim trail to the wooden viewing platform over the gorge.
Drive 97 km in ~1h 16min via US-41A N and TN-55 W
97 km1h 16m
16
Food
Miss Mary Bobo's Restaurant
Lynchburg, United States
13:01–14:161h 15m here$60
Legendary historic family-style Southern dining
Park in the gravel lot off Main Street. Reservations are mandatory; enjoy fried chicken, candied apples, and corn puddin'.
Drive 1 km in ~3min across the town creek
400 m2m
17
Attraction
Lynchburg TN Historic marker
Lynchburg, United States
14:18–15:181h here
Antebellum town square and distillery grounds
Park around the Moore County Courthouse. Stroll through the heritage hardware stores and walk along the limestone spring stream.
40 km35m
Finish
Tennessee, USA
Before you go
Local tips
- 1Time your Atlanta bypass on Day 2 between 10:00 and 14:00 to avoid rush-hour commuter congestion.
- 2Reserve your table at Miss Mary Bobo's weeks ahead as Christmas Eve seatings fill quickly.
- 3Book the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway online the previous evening to skip ticket booth lines.
- 4Check Tennessee mountain pass weather on TN511 before driving over Monteagle Mountain on I-24.
Good to know
- 1Monteagle grade on I-24 between Chattanooga and central Tennessee frequently experiences dense winter fog and sudden icy patches.
- 2Atlanta interstate lane splits on I-285 and I-75 require early lane positioning to prevent missed bypass exits.
- 3Moore County remains technically semi-dry; distilled spirits purchases outside certified visitor centers are restricted.
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