10 TOP Things to Do in Tennessee (2025 Activity Guide)

Grand Ole Opry showing fall colors and a park

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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Food, drink & nightlife

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Jack Daniel's Distillery Day Trip

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Private & custom tours

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Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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Attractions

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission in Nashville

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Shows & concerts

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Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!

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What to do in Tennessee

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.

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.

Graceland

Study the exhibits at Graceland, a popular museum in Memphis. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this romantic area.

Nissan Stadium

Nissan Stadium is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Nashville. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant 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

Bridgestone Arena is one of the more well-known attractions to visit 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.

Big Creek

While visiting Big Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Whitman Hollow Marina and Norris Lake.

Music Row

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

Gatlinburg showing landscape views and autumn leaves

Downtown Gatlinburg

While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

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 Statue of Elvis or Orpheum Theatre 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 Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo.