Where to Go in Tennessee

Metro
Nashville
Nashville pulses with an infectious energy born from its deep roots in American music history. This vibrant capital city blends genteel Southern charm with a thriving creative spirit, where honky-tonk
11 itineraries

National Park
Great Smoky Mountains (TN side)
The Great Smoky Mountains rise like ancient sentinels along the Tennessee-North Carolina border, their mist-shrouded peaks earning them the Cherokee name "Equa Dutsusdu Dodalv." Here, 11 million visit
6 itineraries

National Park
Big South Fork NRRA
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is a rugged slice of Appalachian wilderness where dramatic gorges carved by pristine rivers meet old-growth forests and weathered sandstone cliffs. Th
3 itineraries

Metro
Memphis area
Memphis pulses with the raw energy of American music heritage, where the Mississippi River's muddy banks have nurtured blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll legends. This gritty yet soulful city invites you
5 itineraries

Metro
Knoxville area
Knoxville anchors East Tennessee's gateway to some of the region's most treasured natural wonders, where the Great Smoky Mountains loom nearby and the Cumberland Plateau beckons with dramatic gorges a
5 itineraries

Character City
Chattanooga area
Nestled in a dramatic bend of the Tennessee River, Chattanooga is a revitalized Southern gem where misty mountain ridges frame a thriving riverfront destination. The city pulses with creative energy—g
4 itineraries

Mountain Ski
Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season)
Nestled at the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg offer a quieter, more intimate mountain escape during the off-season when summer crowds dissolve into misty v
9 itineraries
Tennessee Itineraries

3 Days · Young Families
Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee
Chairlifts, Clay, and Quiet Cabin Afternoons: 3 Days in the Smokies with Little Ones
5 stops

3 Days · Couples
Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee
Ridgeline Romance: Three Days Above the Smoky Mist
8 stops

3 Days · Young Families
Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee
Misty Ridges & Mountain Studios: A Slow Smoky Winter for Little Ones
4 stops

3 Days · Young Families
Great Smoky Mountains (TN side), Tennessee
Mist, Meadows & Little Feet: 3 Days in the Smokies
6 stops

3 Days · Couples
Great Smoky Mountains (TN side), Tennessee
Mist, Meadow & Mountain Light: 3 Days in the Smokies
6 stops

2 Days · Active Retirees
Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee
Studio Light & Summit Air: Two Slow Days in the Winter Smokies
3 stops

2 Days · Couples
Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee
Mist, Clay & Chairlifts: A Winter Retreat in the Smokies
4 stops

2 Days · Young Families
Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee
Misty Mornings and Mountain Wonder: A Family Winter Weekend in the Smokies
3 stops

3 Days · Couples
Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg (off-season), Tennessee
Misty Ridges & Quiet Studios: 3 Days in the Winter Smokies
6 stops

3 Days · Young Families
Big South Fork NRRA, Tennessee
Creek Water & Slow Trains: 3 Days in Big South Fork with the Kids
5 stops

3 Days · Couples
Knoxville area, Tennessee
Limestone, Leaf Light & River Song: A Knoxville Autumn for Two
6 stops

3 Days · Active Retirees
Big South Fork NRRA, Tennessee
Amber Gorges & Quiet Trestles: 3 Days in Big South Fork
6 stops