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Family vacation in Tennessee can be as unique as the many destinations and activities the state offers throughout its diverse regions.Pigeon Forge
Nestled into the Great Smokey Mountains, Pigeon Forge offers more than 40 attractions for families to enjoy including rides, water parks, museums and dinner shows. The area's natural surroundings are also a major draw as the Great Smokey Mountains are comprised of 500,000 acres of pristine wilderness, trails and wildlife to foster the spirit of the outdoors in any family member.Nashville
Nashville is a unique southern city with sites and attractions sure to please visitors of all ages. Known as Music City, Nashville is the home of Country Music and offers fans of the genre several historical landmarks including the Grand Old Opry, the Ryman Auditorium (original home of the Opry) and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Nashville is also referred to as the Athens of the South, namely because a full-size replica of the ancient Parthenon sits near the campus of Vanderbilt University. But the title also reflects the city's wealth of the historical sites, including antebellum plantation estates, Civil War battlefields and several restored frontier villages. The city also boasts a proud sporting tradition and is the home of the NFL's Tennessee Titans, the NHL's Nashville Predators and hosts races year-round at the Nashville Superspeedway.
Knoxville
Knoxville is the home of the University of Tennessee and collegiate sports are a major draw to the area, but families looking for activities between games will find a wealth of opportunities for sightseeing and entertainment. The Children's Museum of Oak Ridge is great starting point for families looking for interactive exhibits for young people and offers daily workshops in the summer months to expand the spirit of learning in children. Knoxville is also home to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, and offers families a glimpse into the sport's history and the achievement of women in the professional ranks. For those looking to explore the adjacent Tennessee River, Riverboats offer daily excursions to tour historical sites along the waterway.Tennessee Aquarium
The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga offers almost 200,000 square feet of exhibits in two separate buildings, providing a glimpse of aquatic life in fresh and salt water. Located along the banks of the Tennessee River, the aquarium's River Journey features a freshwater habitat containing a living forest and giant catfish, sturgeon and American alligators. The Ocean Journey building offers visitors a view of sea life including sharks, penguins and coral formations. In addition, an indoor rainforest showcases the aquarium's butterfly collection.Memphis
With more than 50 attractions including Graceland, a world-class zoo and professional sports, the Home of the Blues offers activities to appeal to all tastes and adventure levels. Memphis is the largest city in the state and prides itself on its musical and culinary heritage, but the city by the river also caters to young visitors with its Children's Museum, which offers programs to explore the arts, sciences and technology, as well as the Pink Palace Family of Museums showcasing exhibits, the CTI IMAX theater and the Sharpe Planetarium. Memphis is also the home of The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, which is the site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The museum grants visitors a glimpse into the struggles of the American civil rights movement and the legacy of human rights efforts globally.
Nestled into the Great Smokey Mountains, Pigeon Forge offers more than 40 attractions for families to enjoy including rides, water parks, museums and dinner shows. The area's natural surroundings are also a major draw as the Great Smokey Mountains are comprised of 500,000 acres of pristine wilderness, trails and wildlife to foster the spirit of the outdoors in any family member.Nashville
Nashville is a unique southern city with sites and attractions sure to please visitors of all ages. Known as Music City, Nashville is the home of Country Music and offers fans of the genre several historical landmarks including the Grand Old Opry, the Ryman Auditorium (original home of the Opry) and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Nashville is also referred to as the Athens of the South, namely because a full-size replica of the ancient Parthenon sits near the campus of Vanderbilt University. But the title also reflects the city's wealth of the historical sites, including antebellum plantation estates, Civil War battlefields and several restored frontier villages. The city also boasts a proud sporting tradition and is the home of the NFL's Tennessee Titans, the NHL's Nashville Predators and hosts races year-round at the Nashville Superspeedway.
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Knoxville is the home of the University of Tennessee and collegiate sports are a major draw to the area, but families looking for activities between games will find a wealth of opportunities for sightseeing and entertainment. The Children's Museum of Oak Ridge is great starting point for families looking for interactive exhibits for young people and offers daily workshops in the summer months to expand the spirit of learning in children. Knoxville is also home to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, and offers families a glimpse into the sport's history and the achievement of women in the professional ranks. For those looking to explore the adjacent Tennessee River, Riverboats offer daily excursions to tour historical sites along the waterway.Tennessee Aquarium
The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga offers almost 200,000 square feet of exhibits in two separate buildings, providing a glimpse of aquatic life in fresh and salt water. Located along the banks of the Tennessee River, the aquarium's River Journey features a freshwater habitat containing a living forest and giant catfish, sturgeon and American alligators. The Ocean Journey building offers visitors a view of sea life including sharks, penguins and coral formations. In addition, an indoor rainforest showcases the aquarium's butterfly collection.Memphis
With more than 50 attractions including Graceland, a world-class zoo and professional sports, the Home of the Blues offers activities to appeal to all tastes and adventure levels. Memphis is the largest city in the state and prides itself on its musical and culinary heritage, but the city by the river also caters to young visitors with its Children's Museum, which offers programs to explore the arts, sciences and technology, as well as the Pink Palace Family of Museums showcasing exhibits, the CTI IMAX theater and the Sharpe Planetarium. Memphis is also the home of The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, which is the site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The museum grants visitors a glimpse into the struggles of the American civil rights movement and the legacy of human rights efforts globally.
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