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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Ijams Nature Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Rusty’s TV and Movie Car Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Adventure Science Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. Incline Railway Lookout Mountain

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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5. Cumberland Caverns

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6. Discovery Center at Murfree Springs

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. The Creative Discovery Museum

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

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Obed Wild and Scenic River

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Casey Jones Home and Railroad Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What makes Tennessee's landscape unique?
  • Answer: Tennessee is not only rich in music culture, but also rich in its landscape. The natural beauty of its countryside is both rugged and breathtaking, featuring wooded forests, mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, streams, and open prairies that are home to an abundance of wildlife.
  • Question: What outdoor activities can visitors enjoy in Tennessee?
  • Answer: Visitors can explore caves, enjoy watersports, zip line, camp, rock climb, and even hike the Appalachian Trail.
  • Question: What family-friendly attractions are available in Tennessee?
  • Answer: A host of family-friendly museums, zoos, parks, and attractions create fun for all ages.

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