Top Things to do in Tennessee
Top Hotels in Tennessee
- 1. Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
- 2. Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Dwtn), an IHG Hotel
- 3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Downtown Stadium
- 4. The Peabody Memphis
- 5. Hutton Hotel
- 6. Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
- 7. Margaritaville Island Inn
- 8. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
- 9. Arbors at Island Landing Hotel & Suites
- 10. Best Western Plaza Inn
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Top 9 National Parks in Tennessee, United States
Discover the best top things to do in Tennessee, United States including Shiloh National Military Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Northwest Sports Complex, Fort Donelson National Battlefield, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Foothills Parkway East, Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge, Blue Ridge Cycle Rentals.
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1. Shiloh National Military Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 792 reviews
Park honoring the Civil War battle at Shiloh and containing the cemetery where the fallen soldiers were buried.
Reviewed By davidrC7258YG - Valparaiso, United States
excellent interpretive center, beautiful and haunting drive, important historical significance, and makes you reflect upon the events and soldiers in the civil war. I would recommend this to anybody, even those who are not interested in the civil war--it shows the stark reality of the trials (and horrors) of the civil war, while also providing the larger picture of the strategies of both sides. At the time, this was one of the most significant battles in the Western theatre of the civil war. Take the time for the driving tour, well worth it. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable.
2. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,217 reviews
Reviewed By V8732FEjohnd - Riverview, United States
Excellent hiking trails - Hiked the Rainbow Falls 1st day - very nice, scenic, runs along a river and finishes at a nice waterfall - rougher trial - took 4 - 4 1/2 hrs round trip - did grotto falls second - much smoother trial but steeper than rainbow - took maybe 3 hrs round trip - both excellent - very scenic would return
3. Northwest Sports Complex
4. Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
This marks the site where Confederate general Simon B. Buckner surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant, Union general.
Reviewed By davidrC7258YG - Valparaiso, United States
If you are interested in civil war history, this stop is important, as it represents part of Grant's successful movement into the South, as a prelude to the eventual victory at Vicksburg. The park itself is small, and you can see everything worth seeing in 60-75 min, including the driving tour, a little bit of walking and sitting by the Cumberland river (this fort was taken after Ft. Henry on the Tennessee R not far away was taken. There is a driving tour which takes you out of the main park and eventually through town, and from there you can access the cemetery.
5. Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
A 90-mile stretch of riverside park through scenic valleys and gorges: great for canoeing and kayaking.
Reviewed By SamuraiSandals
We hiked the Dome Rock House, Angel Falls Overlook and Bronco Overlook. This time of year yields lots of bugs.July 2020 so use quality bug spray especially to ward off chiggers. The Dome and Bronco trails were shorter than Angel Falls. The Falls trail presented a few barriers such as damaged or impassable bridges. We just found alternate and safe go arounds nearby. Research by using a map and even taking one with. There are few hiking signs on the trail. At one point on the Angel trail, we ran into yellow tape but no clear guidance about the alternate route. However, no need to code brown. Just eye ball a safe route around. Angel trail also had a few spots to help each other up some trail wash outs. There was also a strong ladder with a few steps to go up in a safe open area (not hanging over a cliff). Another rocky area had a rope laced around the side to use. The view at the top of Angel was well worth it for us. The overlook spot provides ample and safe room to take pictures. We ran into fellow hikers that joined up and added some good conversation on the way up. There's some water crosses along the way due to low water downhill creeks. The Dome and Bronco trails were also nice and shorter. Since this isn't Disneyland on our way back down, we had a Copperhead snake in the middle of the trail eating a frog. Awesome. We just walked around it as it continued to eat. No obstacles on the Dome trail and only a few downed trees on Bronco which were easy to walk around. At the end of Bronco, you'll find a horse tie up area. You will then barely notice a small trail leading to the overlook. There's steep rocks there but manageable if you move slow and carefully. We walked out and around the left several feet to an outcropping of stable rocks to see an amazing and quite view of the mountains and valley below. We did not see fall below due to trees but out and across was epic. These areas should provide you and yours with many life memories and hiking fun. Just pack according to make your hike safer and more enjoyable. Hydrate before and during. Bring some snacks too.
6. Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By Jet810303 - Charlotte, United States
On a recent vacation to Tennessee, I wanted to include a stop at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. As an American history buff, I love visiting sites and learning more about the individuals. I have always felt that Johnson was a “wrong place, wrong time” individual, thus making him the first impeached President in US history. This delightful site, completed with movie, recreated birthplace, first home in Greenville, original tailor shop, small museum, final resting place, and the final family home, encompassed much of who Johnson was! I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about Lincoln’s second vice president. Our tour guide, ranger Emma, was incredibly knowledgeable about the life and times of Johnson; complete with stories of the impact of a Southern President with no Congressional support during the Reconstruction. We were also there during a boy scout venue on the property, so we were treated to costumed docents in addition, to uniformed ones. The boy scouts added to the authenticity with some firing demonstrations. As a warning, there isn’t much else in the area.
7. Foothills Parkway East
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By walterrJ275ZK
You can drive up and look come back down and go back to Gatlinburg ,or go on over the mountain to Ashville or Maggie Valley or the Cataloochee to see Elk. Lots of choices.
8. Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
9. Blue Ridge Cycle Rentals
