5. Country Music Hall of Fame
Country music devotees – and history and music fans of other genres – will appreciate visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame, which is a top attraction for visitors to Nashville. A stop at the three-story building begins with the Hatch Show Print tour, where you’ll explore a working letterpress print shop dating back to 1879 that creates custom posters and historical reprints from old movies, state fair and circus advertisements, and other classics.
6. Pigeon Forge
This little mountain town at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains has kept families entertained with thrill rides, outdoor activities, music and dining for many years. Pigeon Forge may be best known for Dollywood, but many other tourist attractions, outside excursions and culinary options are worth exploring as well. Roller coaster enthusiasts will want to check out Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park, home to the Flying Ox: This zip line-meets-coaster hoists riders 80 feet in the air to zoom around a roller coaster track at 15 mph. The Island in Pigeon Forge is another family-friendly entertainment center that has rides, escape rooms, shopping and dining. Be sure to take a spin on Sky Fly: Soar America, an indoor theater adventure that soars high above the Grand Canyon, Alaska’s glaciers and other iconic U.S. locations. While in town, plan to stay at The Inn on the River Hotel. Situated on 3 acres on the Little Pigeon River, this property is a traveler favorite for its great hospitality and close proximity to restaurants, shopping and top attractions.