Road Trips
Family Adventures Beyond Nashville
Nashville is a great starting point for a road trip! Someone once told me that you could reach two-thirds of the population of the U.S. by driving 12 hours or less! Visit the beautiful beaches of the Gulf shore in 6 to 8 hours, see Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney World in about 12 hours, or explore Washington D.C. in less than 10 hours. Plus, there are LOTS of interesting sites to see that are even closer. Here are some of the places we have explored on road trips with our families. Hopefully, our adventures will inspire you to jump in the car and take a family road trip too!
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Gateway Arch – St Louis, Missouri
The Gateway Arch in St Louis, Missouri is one of America’s great landmarks. If your family has a ‘bucket list’, then a trip to the top of the Arch should…
Mobile Carnival Museum
Did you know that Mardi Gras was born in Mobile, Alabama? Me neither. But they set me straight pretty quick at the Mobile Carnival Museum! Mardi Gras is presented as…
North Charleston Fire Museum
Do you have a kid who wants to be a firefighter? Then this museum stop is a must when visiting Charleston. It is not too big and has interactive displays…
Castle of Chaos – Pigeon Forge
On our recent trip to Pigeon Forge we were absolutely amazed by all of the unique buildings that line both sides of the Parkway. However, none caught our attention quite…
Dixie Stampede
Dolly does it again with Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction in Pigeon Forge, TN. It’s a wonderful place for your family to visit while in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg. At…
Captain’s Quarters Resort – The Myrtle Beach Destination for Family Fun
Recently, Vacations Myrtle Beach invited us to come experience Myrtle Beach and stay in the Captain’s Quarters Resort. I lived in South Carolina many years ago and spent some time…
GulfQuest National Maritime Museum – Hands On Fun for All Ages
GulfQuest, National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico is located in Mobile, Alabama. The stated purpose of the museum is “To inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to understand…
Holiday World – The World’s First Theme Park in Santa Claus, Indiana
Did you know the world’s first theme park is located less than 3 hours from Nashville? Directly north, in Santa Claus, Indiana, Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari is a great…
Cathedral Caverns
Cathedral Caverns, located in northeast Alabama, is a spectacular sight for the whole family. Now an Alabama state park, the cave has paved walking trails that are accessible to strollers…
Santa Claus Museum and Village
Ever wonder where Santa’s elves live in the U.S. and answer all those letters with wishes for Christmas? We found the answer – the Santa Claus Museum and Village located…