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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The 2021 GOODfest and Fall Market will be held on Saturday, October 16 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm outdoors at Moss-Wright Park. The public is invited to this FREE event located at 745 Caldwell Drive. This day of fun is designed to enjoy the fall season, spend time with friends and family, shop local …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. Before you head out, it is worth driving into the main entrance of the park to go to the Sugarlands …