Tourist Attractions & Things To Do in Tennessee
Travel to Tennessee and you'll encounter dozens of decidedly different things to do. Forge a day of fun at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge. Chat up sea creatures at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. Grace Elvis Presley's home at Graceland in Memphis. There's more to Tennessee than meets the eye, as you'll see from the list below.
Tennessee Valley Railroad
With several depots, including one in East Chattanooga, the Tennessee Valley Railroad is the only way to travel. The largest operating historic railroad in the South, Tennessee Valley Railroad features restored locomotives. Train rides are just under an hour and definitely worth the trip. For more information, visit http://www.tvrail.com/index.php
[ Top ]Dollywood
Named for Dolly Parton, Dollywood is just as singular as the popular singer. Situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee-not far from Gatlinburg- Dollywood beckons families with amusement park rides, more than a dozen stage shows, and special craft demonstrations. For more information, visit http://www.dollywood.com.
[ Top ]Great Smoky Mountains National Park
More than 800 miles of trails of varying lengths and difficulty make Great Smoky Mountains National Park a popular destination for hiking enthusiasts. Other equally simulating activities include car camping, fishing, picnicking, and viewing the breathtaking wildlife. For more information, visit http://www.nps.gov/grsm/.
[ Top ]Lookout Mountain & Rock City
Six miles from downtown Chattanooga you'll locate Lookout Mountain, atop of which is Rock City. This natural wonder is highlighted by ancient rock formations, gorgeous gardens, and panoramic views of seven different states. Other fun facets of Rock City are the Enchanted Trail, Fairyland Caverns and Mother Goose Village. Best of all, you can rock around Rock City all year long. For more information, visit http://www.seerockcity.com/Flash/index.htm.
[ Top ]Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Venture out to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and you'll be in for quite an adventure. Stroll through the more than 40,000 square feet of exhibit space and you'll enjoy live entertainment plus a gigantic two-story wall with every gold and platinum record that ever hit the country charts. Don't forget a souvenir at the expansive museum shop. For more information, visit http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/site/.
[ Top ]Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry is where country music legends and legends-in-waiting perform for hundreds of thousands of fans throughout each year. If you can't make it in person, you can watch television broadcasts on the Great American Country Channel and CMT Canada or listen in on the radio (Nashville's 650 AM WSM) or the Internet (opry.com). For more information, visit http://www.opry.com/Default.aspx.
[ Top ]Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort & Amusement Park
It's all fun, all the time, all year long at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort & Amusement Park in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Enjoy superb trails for both downhill and cross-country skiing. Experience one-of-a-kind thrill rides, attractions and games at the awesome amusement park. In short, Ober Gatlinburg is a one-stop shop for non-stop entertainment. For more information, visit http://www.obergatlinburg.com/
[ Top ]Graceland
Everything you always wanted to know about Elvis Presley is on display at Graceland in Memphis, TN. The King of Rock & Roll's 14-acre estate is a joy to behold. Take a mansion tour. Explore the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum and Elvis' custom jets. There's also a museum that features many personal items that shed a little light on Elvis' personal life. For more information, visit http://www.elvis.com/graceland/.
[ Top ]National Civil Rights Museum
Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the National Civil Rights Museum provides the only in-depth look at the Civil Rights Movement in America and how it affected similar movements around the world. Discover a collection of Civil Rights artifacts, such as Martin Luther King's speeches. For more information, visit http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/
[ Top ]Tennessee Aquarium
Discover the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, the largest freshwater aquarium on the planet. An amazing 60-foot canyon and two living forests await you with more than 9,000 animals that swim, fly, and crawl. For more information, visit http://www.tnaqua.org/.
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