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 …
Experience world cultures through music, dance, art, games, and beautiful art displays from Robertson County schools. Enjoy these performances provided by The Global Education Center: The African drumming/dance group NYAMA performing West African and Afro Latin music; Helios Dance which will perform Latin, Flamenco, and Mexican folkloric dance; and Flamenco Louisville made up of Spanish-trained …
Heritage Days is an annual event we are excited to bring back in 2022 after a two-year suspension. We are currently offering two dates in April: Tuesday, April 5, or Friday, April 29. Once those dates are full we will open up additional April dates. At Heritage Day, guests have the opportunity to experience life …
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. …
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 …
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 …