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Fun Getaway Places to Visit in the South in Alabama & Tennesee that you will make long lasting memories!
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items These handpicked places I know of in the South,where I am from, are either Hidden Gems or Places I KNOW you will enjoy! You definitely will have fun making lifetime memories with your Family or your special person! Heck, it’s fun to take a group of f...
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TREETOP HIDEAWAY Located on the side of Lookout Mountain, just minutes away from downtown Chattanooga, it is a Boutique Treehouse Hotel, providing a nostalgic experience resting comfortably in the treetops!
Treetop Hideaways
I’ve been going to Ruby Falls since I was a little girl! We thought it was such a magical place! The underground waterfall is Beautiful! There are tons of fun things to do around the area I’ll post about as well. When you stand on the platform at Loo...
Ruby Falls
Look Out Mountain is breathtaking to stand there and you can see 7 states all at one time there! Combine it with Ruby Falls - Zipline adventures and a ton more things there & you will have a Super Fun Vacation!
Lookout Mountain
I loved going here when I was little! You can stay in a box train car for your stay or they do have regular hotel rooms also! You can stay and visit all the fun things to do around Chattanooga! 🚂
Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel 🚂
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When in TN, Definitely go to Burgess Falls! It’s a series of waterfalls in Burgess Falls State Park in Tennessee, featuring a main 136-foot drop into a limestone gorge. You can hike the River Trail to see four waterfalls, though access to the base of...
Burgess Falls State Park
This place is absolutely Fabulous! Takes “Glamping” to a whole new level! Located in Monteagle, TN which is about 1.5hrs from Nashville. Plan your next getaway here! You won’t regret it! There are hot tubs, private decks & firepits in every room!...
Terralodge
I’ve been taking my Boys here since they were little. It’s a small, quaint park to enjoy. Lakes, Waterfalls and a HUGE pool they can swim in. Camping and restaurants are close by and the Amish community is around the area as well. It’s tons of fun to...
David Crockett State Park
Alabama Getaways
The Huntsville AL Space & Rocket Center is Definitely a place to put on your list to visit! It is has tons of exhibits, a Planetarium Dome to watch the COOLEST astronomy shows, has rides and games to enjoy too! The Shops have great souvenirs to g...
U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL
I grew up going to this Beautiful lake here in Alabama.its one of the cleanest Lakes around! Lakeshore inn & marina I tagged in this post also is a quaint “nothing fancy” lil motel we have always stayed at on the water. Has a restaurant & a m...
Lewis Smith Lake around Cullman AL
This is Friends of ours restaurant down in Fairhope Al. It’s in the water and I absolutely loved sitting by the water and watching the sunset! Make SURE to get a BLUEBERRY BEER on DRAFT that is made right in Fairhope! It is amazing! 🫐🍺
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Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
Fairhope, Al is such a Beautiful Quaint Town. I’ve been there many times. I love to go to the Shops downtown. You can rent a golf cart and stroll all over- it’s even right by the bay so you can drive the cart and see the pier park too! I love the Oli...
Shopping in Fairhope, Alabama
Check out this absolute Dream of a Place to visit! It has 3 Castles to explore! It has a castle BnB to stay in as well! They have fairytale readings & art workshops. Fairhope is such a quaint town. I love it down there. It’s by the Mobile Bay. Th...
Storybook Castles in Fairhope, AL
This place is such a neat restaurant in Tuscumbia Al built into a CAVE! They also have a Lodge to stay in and fun activities to do there! It’s super cool!
https://www.rattlesnakesaloon.net/lodge
Rattlesnake Saloon