| With loads of attractions for music fans, outdoorsy | | | | Pigeon Forge, near Gatlinburg, is a top family |
| types and adventure seekers, Tennessee is the | | | | destination. From exciting rides, like the award-winning |
| perfect location for your next family vacation! From | | | | wooden roller coaster "The Thunderhead," to kiddie |
| Chattanooga to Nashville, you'll find your pick of things | | | | rides for even the littlest ones in your brood, there's no |
| to do - for everyone in the family. Best of all, none of | | | | shortage of fun and adventure to be had. Plus, with |
| these great attractions are far from budget-friendly | | | | more than a dozen stage shows featuring top country, |
| Tennessee hotels, so you can keep your wallet in | | | | bluegrass, mountain and gospel music artists, you can |
| check. Here are just a few "must sees" when visiting | | | | dance the day away or just take a break between |
| "the Volunteer State."o Grand Ole Opry. As the | | | | rides.o Tennessee Aquarium. Located on the |
| number-one attraction in Tennessee, hundreds of | | | | Chattanooga Riverfront, this amazing aquarium will |
| thousands of people trek across the world to | | | | take visitors from the depths of the Gulf of Mexico to |
| experience this amazing Nashville show - live! While it | | | | the top of an Appalachian forest. It features thousands |
| may have begun as a simple radio show almost 85 | | | | of animals, as well as living forests that let guests |
| years ago, it has turned into an American icon. A visit | | | | experience life above - and below - the water's |
| here shows the Opry's dedication to country music's | | | | surface. From the popular penguins to the colorful |
| fascinating past, present and future.o Graceland. Put | | | | butterfly garden, you could spend hours exploring this |
| on your blue suede shoes and head to Memphis to | | | | great family-friendly attraction.o Incline Railway. Also |
| discover all there is to know about "The King." Here, | | | | located in Chattanooga, the Lookout Mountain Incline |
| you'll experience one-of-a-kind journey through the life | | | | Railway has been nicknamed "America's Most |
| of Elvis Presley - from his humble childhood to his rise | | | | Amazing Mile" for a reason. This National Historic Site |
| to fame and stardom that would change the world of | | | | and National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark |
| music forever. A trip to Graceland gets you up-close | | | | has been around since 1895 and takes adventurers on |
| and personal with Elvis unlike ever before. Aside from | | | | trolley-style railcars high into the clouds along the |
| experiencing the building itself, you'll find several | | | | steepest passenger tracks in the world. Of course, the |
| interactive features like videos, photos, memorabilia | | | | views from the observation windows and the |
| and costumes. Best of all, Graceland is also located | | | | observation tower at the top station are absolutely |
| near several affordable Tennessee hotels.o Rock City. | | | | stunning - on a clear day you can see over 100 miles |
| Just a short, six-mile jaunt from downtown | | | | away to the Great Smoky Mountains. You'll also be |
| Chattanooga, a stunning marvel of nature awaits. Rock | | | | able to learn a little about Civil War history, grab a bite |
| City is located atop Lookout Mountain and boasts | | | | at the Incline Railway diner and pick up a souvenir at |
| breathtaking rock formations, picturesque gardens with | | | | the gift shop. |
| hundreds of native plants and unmatched panoramic | | | | Whether you want to take a sky-high adventure, dive |
| views. From Enchanted Trail, a woodland path packed | | | | into the deep, or brush up on the history of country |
| with natural beauty, to the awesome Fairyland | | | | and rock 'n' roll, Tennessee is the perfect place for |
| Caverns and Mother Goose Village, this is the perfect | | | | families looking for a one-of-a-kind getaway. But these |
| spot to enjoy the outdoors all year long. Visitors will | | | | attractions are just a few of the many in Tennessee, |
| also find gift shops loaded with great souvenirs, as well | | | | so if you need more ideas during your stay at |
| as Big Rock Grill, a nice spot to grab a bite while | | | | Marriott's Tennessee hotels, be sure to visit the |
| visiting.o Dollywood. Dubbed as a one-of-a-kind Smoky | | | | concierge desk upon your arrival. |
| Mountain Family Adventure, this 125-acre theme park in | | | | |