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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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 …
I’ve never written anything controversial on this site but this post may change that. Let me make something clear right up front. If you and your family have been visiting Cummins Falls for years and you love it and take all your friends, I think that’s great and I encourage you to continue making that choice …
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 Pro Shops Pyramid location in Memphis is unlike any other store in the nation, and definitely worth a visit when you are in town. The …
As parents, it is hard to actually relax on vacation (you all know what I’m talking about). Most of the time my family checks into a hotel, then unpacks our bags and immediately gets back in the car to go explore the area or an attraction. Then we are back in the car to find …
Have you ever seen the upside down building along the parkway in Pigeon Forge and wondered – What is Wonderworks? Wonderworks is a blast for both adults and kids. It’s like a science museum with some awesome things that you can’t find here in Nashville. There are so many cool activities you can participate …
The Island, located right on the main strip in Pigeon Forge, is a great destination for the whole family. Explore the shops and eat lunch for an afternoon of fun or spend the weekend at the Margaritaville hotel. There is enough to do for two full days without leaving. Games and Rides The Island is …
Once two strangers climbed on rocky top, Lookin’ for a moonshine still. Strangers ain’t come back from rocky top, Reckon they never will. Corn won’t grow at all on rocky top, Dirt’s too rocky by far. That’s why all the folks on rocky top Get their corn from a jar. Moonshine Moonshine is to East Tennessee …