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!
Looking for fun places that are closer to Nashville? Check out some of the Day Trips we have taken!
Indiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Missouri, Illinois
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…
Santa’s Candy Castle
The Candy Castle has a long history. Started by Milton Harris, the Candy Castle was the first building in his dream themed attraction “Santa Claus Town”. He began planning in…
The National Civil Rights Museum – Memphis,TN
As soon as I got out of the car in the parking lot, all I could think about was the iconic picture of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lying on…
Explore The Tomb – If you Dare….
Next time you are in Pigeon Forge, go on an adventure and follow in the footsteps of Indiana Jones and explore the Tomb. Located on the main strip, you can’t miss…
Marineland Dolphin Adventure in St. Augustine, Florida
Anyone who knows our family, knows that we don’t vacation like most people vacation. We don’t usually have an itinerary planned out weeks in advance, in fact, we typically don’t…
Visit Superman in Metropolis, Illinois
“Up in the sky, look: It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman!” Do you have comic book or super hero fans in your house? If so, take a drive…
See the Smoky Mountains on the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
In the fall in Tennessee, my favorite weekend trip is Gatlinburg, TN and once there, my very favorite place to see the fall color and the Smoky Mountains is the…
How to Plan the Perfect First Trip to Disney World
Congratulations! You have decided to go to Disney World! Now what? Plan Your Perfect First Trip to Disney World There are so many pieces of the Disney puzzle to consider…
A Family Adventure in the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid in Memphis
Everyone knows Bass Pro Shops. The giant, outdoor-focused retailer has locations all over the U.S., and sells clothing, gear for hunting, fishing, golfing, and other active adventures. However, the Bass…