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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Graceland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Graceland
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2. Ijams Nature Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Ijams Nature Center
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3. Beale Street

Beale Street
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4. The Parthenon Nashville

Category: Museums & Culture
The Parthenon Nashville
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5. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Category: Attractions
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
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6. Sun Studio

Sun Studio
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7. Lotz House Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Lotz House Museum
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8. National Civil Rights Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
National Civil Rights Museum
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9. Discovery Park of America

Category: Activities
Discovery Park of America
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10. Titanic

Titanic
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11. Tennessee Aquarium

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Tennessee Aquarium
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12. Parrot Mountain & Gardens

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Parrot Mountain & Gardens
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13. Memphis Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Memphis Zoo
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14. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Category: Entertainment
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
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15. Lookout Mountain

Category: Activities
Lookout Mountain
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16. Andrew Jackson's Hermitage

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
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17. Historic RCA Studio B

Category: Attractions
Historic RCA Studio B
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18. Dollywood

Dollywood
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19. Nashville Children's Theatre

Category: Kids & Family
Nashville Children's Theatre
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20. Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium

Category: Kids & Family
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
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21. Carnton

Carnton
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22. Creative Discovery Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Creative Discovery Museum
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23. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Category: Activities
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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24. The Grand Ole Opry

The Grand Ole Opry
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Tennessee has something to offer for every type of vacationer.
  • The most frequently visited U.S. national park, Great Smoky Mountains, will take your breath away.
  • The cities of Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Franklin, and Gatlinburg are home to a wealth of historical and cultural attractions, great restaurants, and music venues.

Annual TN Events:
- Dogwood Arts Festival - April 25-27, 2025
- Tennessee State Fair - Lebanon, August 14-23, 2025
- Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion - Bristol, September 19-21, 2025
- Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas
- Riverbend Festival - Chattanooga, Every June
- Gatlinburg Winter Magic
- Franklin Main Street Festival - Franklin, Every April
- Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue - Lynchburg
- Tennessee Flavors - Antioch, March 11, 2025
- CMA Music Festival - June 5-8, 2025

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