10 TOP Things to Do in Tennessee (2024 Activity Guide)

Most popular experiences in Tennessee

Tours & day trips

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Nashville Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

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Attractions

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission in Nashville

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Jack Daniel's Distillery Day Trip

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Shows & concerts

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Night Tour of Music City

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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Pigeon Forge: French Broad River Helicopter Tour

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Popular places to visit

Dollywood

This amusement park owned by country singer Dolly Parton lures fans with its roller coasters and children’s rides, museums and live music and theater shows.

Grand Ole Opry

A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.

Graceland

Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Nissan Stadium

Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Vanderbilt University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Broadway

When you visit Broadway, a favorite shopping spot in Nashville, you can browse for souvenirs. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Beale Street

With iconic landmarks, historic buildings and live music venues, Beale Street, "the Home of the Blues" is Memphis as it was at the turn of the 20th century.

Music City Center

During your trip, find out what's happening at Music City Center, a top convention center in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Bridgestone Arena

Catch an event at Bridgestone Arena during your trip to Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Areas of Tennessee

Downtown Nashville

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Broadway or Nissan Stadium while you're exploring the area.

Music Row

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by RCA Studio B or Demonbreun Street while you're exploring the area.

Beale Street showing nightlife, night scenes and street scenes

Downtown Memphis

Downtown Memphis is a destination visitors seek out for is abundant dining options, interesting museums, and live music. You might want to check out attractions like Beale Street or FedEx Forum while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Chattanooga showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek

Downtown Chattanooga

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Chattanooga is its must-see aquarium. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Tennessee Aquarium and Tivoli Theatre.

East Nashville

The great bars and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to East Nashville. A stop by Nissan Stadium or Cumberland River might round out your trip.