Top Things to do in Tennessee
Top Hotels in Tennessee
- 1. Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
- 2. Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Dwtn), an IHG Hotel
- 3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Downtown Stadium
- 4. The Peabody Memphis
- 5. Hutton Hotel
- 6. Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
- 7. Margaritaville Island Inn
- 8. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
- 9. Arbors at Island Landing Hotel & Suites
- 10. Best Western Plaza Inn
7 Observation Decks & Towers in Tennessee That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Tennessee, United States including Mt Cammerer Fire Tower, AT&T Building, Gatlinburg SkyLift Park, Sunsphere Tower, Gatlinburg Space Needle, Lauderdale County Wildlife Observation Tower, Civil War Gateway.
Restaurants in Tennessee
1. Mt Cammerer Fire Tower
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By herewewander - Lexington, United States
Loved this hike and ranks highest among our favorites! It’s a little long for some, around 12 miles round trip on the shortest route and closer to 16 on the longer loop version. The 360 view at the top is stunning and well worth it! We parked in the marked biker parking just before the gatehouse at the Cosby campground. Bathrooms nearby in the picnic area just before this parking lot (can easily walk from hiker parking lot). We took the Low Gap Trail up to the Appalachian Trail, then followed signs to Mount Cammerer. The 2.9 miles of the Low Gap Trail are strenuous, all ascent and steep at times. Trail was wide and well marked, though lots of rocks and tree roots (spent as much time watching foot placement as looking around). Levels off at the Appalachian Trail as you walk the ridge another 2.1 miles. Loved seeing grass along the trail at the top (rare in the Smokies). Some rock scramble up to the fire tower trail of about 0.6 miles, but easily doable. AMAZING views from around the restored tower. We hiked with day packs, including water, trail bars, packed lunches and rain jackets. Also took flash lights, just in case. Took the longer Lower Mount Cammer Trail back down. Added more than 5 miles to the return trip. Much narrower and less traveled trail through forest. Surprised to have ascent and descent on this trail. Long day, started around 9:30a, took some breathing breaks on the way up, spent about an hour on the top for lunch and enjoying the view, then back down, reached the parking lot again around 7p. Active 40 year olds in good shape, but it was a long one. Plan for all day hike, take plenty of water and energy bars, pack a lunch. Watch the weather, cloudy mornings sometimes obstruct the view if you arrive too early. Clouds broke just as we reached the ridge around 11:45a. Put this hike on your must do list!
2. AT&T Building
3. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,661 reviews
Home of North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge: Gatlinburg SkyBridge. At the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park, guests will experience the best views of the beautiful Smoky Mountains and the town of Gatlinburg. Come relax and enjoy the views!
Reviewed By MotorcityDude313 - Gatlinburg, United States
Great view definitely worth doing!! Largest suspension bridge in America so I was told!! Talk about a thrill this is it my first time on a skylight and you can ride all day the bridge is the highlight of it all great pictures and if you lucky you may spot a bear!!
4. Sunsphere Tower
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 579 reviews
300 foot tower built for the 1982 World's Fair.
Reviewed By TennesseePostcard - Murfreesboro, United States
This is always my favorite stop in Knoxville. It’s free and offers great views. In walking distance from Market Square, History Museum, Art Museum and convention center. Must see!!
5. Gatlinburg Space Needle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,227 reviews
The Gatlinburg Space Needle is an all steel observation tower served by two elevators with a capacity of 20 persons each. Ride our safe and comfortable glass elevators over 400’ to observation deck for 360° view of the Great Smoky Mountains and the resort city of Gatlinburg. The view is a panorama of beauty without equal year round. Enjoy Higher Learning, an educational experience from the Space Needle’s perspective, with free view finders!
Reviewed By bstrange5512
My husband and I have been coming to Gatlinburg for 8 years now -- usually annually, but sometimes more than once per year. We had surprisingly never experienced the Gatlinburg Space Needle until yesterday. The observation deck gives breathtaking panoramic views of Gatlinburg and the beautiful Smoky Mountains. IF you are concerned about COVID, they are only allowing one couple at a time on the elevator. Once you are on the deck, it is pretty spread out. We loved the fact that they have the view masters that you can look around with free of cost. No quarters needed! The structure does sway a bit, but nothing unsettling given the nature of the structure. I didn't even notice the sway, my husband did. We also stopped by their Arcadia arcade for some games afterwards.
6. Lauderdale County Wildlife Observation Tower
7. Civil War Gateway
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