Top 10 Attractions in Tennessee

From the illustrious Grand Ole Opry in Nashville to Sun Studio and Graceland in Memphis to the Jack Daniels Distillery in Gatlinburg to Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee is a captivating vacation destination full of dramatic natural beauty, colorful history, country music legends and the kings of rock and roll. Discover wonderful live music and arts, exciting sports and recreation, history and heritage, exciting attractions, outdoor activities and natural wonders . . . all in Tennessee!

Nashville/Grand Ole Opry/Music Row/Country Music Hall of Fame Known as Music City, Nashville is the vibrant capital of Tennessee and home to the most legendary attractions of country music. From music to museums, Nashville is brimming with fun attractions, such as Gaylord Entertainment Center, Nashville Coliseum - home of the Tennessee Titans - Nashville Zoo, Parthenon, Tennessee State Museum, and Belle Meade Plantation. Experience the history and sounds of Nashville at Opryland, Ryman Auditorium, mother church of country music, Music Row, the heart of country music recording and publishing, the Country Music Hall of Fame, a museum that celebrates the history of country music and honor its legends, and the Grand Ole Opry, a Nashville icon that presents exciting entertainment experiences. The world-famous Opryland Resort features entertainment and unique attractions, including a 44-foot waterfall, fountain shows, and tours aboard Delta Flatboats. Memphis/Sun Studio/Beale Street Home of blues and the birthplace of rock n' roll, Memphis, Tennessee is a vibrant city filled with unforgettable music, unique attractions and festive events. Sun Studio, the world-famous recording studio where Elvis Presley recorded his first song "That's All Right" is a legendary shrine to the Memphis sound. Sun Studios is the place where legends like BB King, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Roy Orbison recorded f the top selling songs in all of music history. Blues music has filled historic Beale Street for more than half a century. Lined with lively music clubs, fun pubs, eateries and shops, Beale Street is home of inspiring blues and rock music, delicious daiquiris and ribs, art galleries, and exciting festivals, such as the world-famous Beale Street Music Festival. Visit www.sunstudio.com and www.bealestreet.com. Graceland Tour Elvis Presley's 14-acre estate in Memphis, and experience the birthplace of rock n' roll and where Elvis became the "King." Graceland takes you on a journey from Elvis's modest roots to his rise to superstardom, with personal looks at the man who forever changed American

music. Enjoy an audio-guided tour of Graceland Mansion, and check out the Elvis Auto Museum, Sincerely Elvis - featuring Elvis jumpsuits - Elvis's Custom Jets, and the Elvis After Dark exhibit. Walk across the street and spend the night at Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel. Visit www.elvis.com. Tennessee Aquarium Overlooking the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee Aquarium showcases amazing marine creatures in natural habitats. Journey from the mountains to the sea, and encounter 10-foot sharks, toothy alligators, giant spider crabs, playful river otters, adorable penguins, colorful fish and hundreds of beautiful flying butterflies. The Ocean Journey exhibit leads you into the ocean where fierce sharks, stingrays and colorful reef fish glide through coral formations. In the "Boneless Beauties" gallery you'll view graceful jellyfish and a giant octopus. Check out the shark and ray touch pool or River Journey building which takes you on an adventure through the world's rivers. Walk next door for a visual adventure at IMAX 3D Theater and see Deep Sea 3D, Sea Monsters 3D and the Polar Express 3D. Visit www.tnaqua.org. Jack Daniel Distillery Take a guided tour of the famous Jack Daniel Distillery - the country's oldest registered distillery - in Lynchburg, Tennessee, just 75 miles southeast of Nashville. Tour guides will reveal the fascinating history of America's charcoal mellowed whiskey and the legend of Old No. 7. You may get to hear an interesting story about Mr. Jack and try a nip of Tennessee's best whiskey. Visit http://www.jackdaniels.com. Pigeon Forge/Dollywood Tennessee's most entertaining family destination, Pigeon Forge offers over 40 exciting family attractions along Pigeon Forge Parkway. Enjoy Pigeon Forge's miniature golf, go-carts, bumper boats, water rides, indoor skydiving, laser games, and theaters with music and magic. Experience Tennessee's rich history at the Elvis Museum, Dinosaur Walk Museum, Carbo's Police Museum, and the Smoky Mountain Car Museum. Pigeon Forge's most famous attraction, Dollywood is a 118-acre entertainment park filled with amazing musical shows, family rides, mountain crafts, special events and attractions that highlight the traditions of the Smoky Mountains. One of America's most beautiful water adventure parks, Dollywood's Splash County offers 25 acres of wet and wild fun, including 16 thrilling water slides, interactive children's areas, a 25,000 sq. ft. wave pool and a lazy river. Visit www.mypigeonforge.com. Lookout Mountain/Ruby Falls Enjoy panoramic views of the Tennessee Valley from Chattanooga's Lookout Mountain - a destination of dramatic beauty, exciting attractions, geological phenomena,and majestic waterfalls. Explore massive 200 million year old caves, cascading waterfalls, flowing streams, and spectacular rock formations in Lookout Mountain Caverns - a National Landmark. Discover the natural wonders of Ruby Falls, an underground waterfall inside the limestone caves of the mountain.

Thundering down 145 feet into the Tennessee River, Ruby Falls is the highest and deepest waterfall in America. Atop Lookout Mountain, Rock City is a marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, native plant gardens, and breathtaking views of 7 states from 1,700 feet above. Hike the Enchanted Trail, a woodland path that meanders through the beautiful 14acre landscape. Enjoy the thrill of riding "America's Most Amazing Mile" on the Incline Railway the steepest passenger railway in the world. Chattanooga Choo Choo Experience Chattanooga's rich railroad history and see one of the original trains in Chattanooga's former Terminal Station at the 30-acre Chattanooga Choo Choo resort complex. One of the South's most famous and unique landmarks, the restored Chattanooga Choo Choo is a blend of fun and history with historic railway cars, historical railway exhibits, one of the world's largest working "HO" gauge model railroads, the authentic New Orleans trolley, beautifully landscaped gardens, and an array of shopping and restaurants, including a restored 1940s dining car. Visit www.choochoo.com. Great Smoky Mountains National Park The most visited national park in the country, Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains between Tennessee and South Carolina. Great Smoky Mountains NP offers a myriad of activities, including fishing, hiking, biking, touring, horse riding, camping, and wildlife viewing. Explore the park's 16 mountains of varying elevations and trek to the highest point - Clingmans Dome - at 6,643 feet. Hike 800 miles of scenic trails through pristine forest and backcountry to the crest of the mountain. Cycle through Cades Cove, ride horseback on equestrian trails, or take an auto tour of panoramic vistas, rushing mountain streams, waterfalls, historic buildings, and majestic forests. Experience the beauty of ancient mountains, 10,000 diverse plant and animal species, and spectacular blooming wildflowers along roads and trails. Anglers enjoy 700 miles of streams brimming with brook, brown and rainbow trout. Visit http://www.nps.gov/grsm/.

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