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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Graceland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

2. Ijams Nature Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Beale Street

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4. The Parthenon Nashville

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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5. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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6. Sun Studio

7. Lotz House Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

8. National Civil Rights Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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9. Discovery Park of America

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Titanic

11. Tennessee Aquarium

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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12. Parrot Mountain & Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Memphis Zoo

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

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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15. Lookout Mountain

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Andrew Jackson's Hermitage

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17. Historic RCA Studio B

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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18. Dollywood

19. Nashville Children's Theatre

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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20. Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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21. Carnton

22. Creative Discovery Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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23. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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24. 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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