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Exploring Tennessee
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items This list will take you through the lively music scenes of Nashville to the breathtaking trails of the Great Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, with plenty of southern charm, history, and delicious comfort food along the way. This list walks you through ...
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Things to Do
Places to Eat
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Things to Do
This is a massive hotel with indoor gardens, waterfalls and even a rive you can ride a boat on. It's free to walk around.
Nashville Opryland Hotels |Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
This is a huge outlet mall packed with shops, dining and fun spots to explore all in one place. There's even a rainforest cafe.
Opry Mills®
This mini-golf course is located at higher elevations than your usual mini-golf course. Bears frequently pass through, so watch out while you're playing.
Hillbilly Golf
Whether you want to hike, drive or camp, this national park has it all. Always stay on alert for black bears as they are very popular visitors here.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
It’s an adventure park up in the mountains that offers a little bit for everyone. Take a ski lift to the top and enjoy 360° views.
Anakeesta
This park is seemingly the eye or the hurricane. It’s surrounded by busy streets and cities, but yet the park is quiet, allowing you to take a break from the crowds.
Centennial Park
Explore downtown Nashville on Broadway. There is so much to do here with constant music, food and fun. This part of TN is always busy so plan accordingly.
Broadway Nashville Information Guide
It’s a small, quiet part of town that overlooks the state’s capital. There’s not much to do here, but it’s a nice, quick getaway from the city.
Love Circle Park
Located in the “Branson of Tennessee,” the Island is packed full of activities, good food and lots of entertainment. You can grab daiquiris and go shop or you can relax and watch a fountain show. Up to you!
The Island in Pigeon Forge
Places to Eat
This restaurant is the go-to spot for famous Nashville hot chicken served with southern sides and plenty of heat.
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
There might be a short wait, but boy is it worth it. If you can’t decide between all the delicious options they have on the menu, choose the ribs. The only disappointment will come from an empty plate when you’re finished.
Calhoun's in Gatlinburg
The food is wonderful, the service is quick and attentive and the price is affordable. You can’t go wrong choosing this as your new go-to breakfast stop.
Log Cabin Pancake House
If you’re looking for restaurant recommendations, you’ve landed in the right place. It’ll hit the spot just right when you’re hungry after a long day of activities.
Smith & Son Corner Kitchen
This place was so good, we went twice within the same week. The food tastes homemade and is full of flavor. The line will be out the door, so be sure to get there before you get hungry.
Crockett's Breakfast Camp
When you’re hungry, the last thing you want to do is wait around for a table or trying to decide on a restaurant. You don’t have to worry because the Assembly Food Hall is quick, easy and has so many options.
Assembly Food Hall
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
This motor nature trail allows you to drive through the park and still get to enjoy the wonderful views. You can also stop along the way to hike different trails; there are pull off spots.
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
This is the entrance to the park from the Tennessee side. Here you can find guides, pay for parking or take a stroll through the mini-museum.
Visitor Centers - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. ...
If you’re hiking in the summer, you can cool off here. You can find people swimming, dunking their heads in the waterfalls, or just taking a quick break.
Grotto Falls (U.S. National Park Service)
A quick stop alongside the motor nature trail.
The Place of a Thousand Drips
A beautiful, but popular, waterfall.
Hike to Laurel Falls