There are lots of great family fun places to visit in Tennessee within a few hours drive of Nashville. Get a new idea for your next day off or long holiday weekend.
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When I think Memphis – three things spring to mind – Elvis, Bar-B-Que and the Blues, and not necessarily in that order. I discovered that the best place to experience Memphis’s music and food legacy is Beale Street which you can visit with your whole family. Beale Street History Beale Street has been an entertainment destination …
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 the balcony of the Lorraine Motel surrounded by his aides pointing at the building across the street. If you haven’t seen it, you need to, …
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 like the massive castle at the Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center! My kids knew immediately that this was somewhere we were going to want to …
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 the Stampede, not only will you get a good meal but you will be well entertained. Doors open about 1 hour prior to the show. …
Two hours south of Nashville in beautiful Chattanooga, TN is the Tennessee State Aquarium which is a great place to spend a day! We drove down on a Sunday and realized as we arrived that we had crossed into the Eastern time zone so it was an hour later. Make sure you factor the time …
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 the large gold pyramid. Your whole family will enjoy this adventure filled with challenges you have to work together to solve. New adventures leave every …
You know those amazing adventure spots you see when perusing Pinterest that make your eyes glaze over with envy at the person who was actually standing in that spot, able to snap that pic? What if I told you that there’s a spot like that, less than 2 hours away from Nashville? Lost Creek Falls …