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
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Tennessee, United States
Discover the best top things to do in Tennessee, United States including Cooper's Gem Mine, Graceland, The District, Diamond Gusset Jean Company, Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Parthenon, Market Square, Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center, The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, Model Railroad Exhibit by Crossville Model Railroad Club.
Restaurants in Tennessee
1. Cooper's Gem Mine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By philipgD8503MB - Hershey, United States
Just a small family owned place in back roads. Little girl picking crayfish out of stream. Son explaining the rocks to us. Dad and other son running the shop. This is the beauty of America simple fun in nature. Thank you all great meeting you. Phil. Guinness record holder !! Hershey pa.
2. Graceland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19,143 reviews
Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, is the home of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Elvis Presley's Graceland is open daily with tours of Graceland Mansion, Elvis’ custom jets and our new entertainment and exhibit complex, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. The complex includes a new automobile museum, Presley Motors, and Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum, the world’s largest and most comprehensive Elvis museum in the world, as well as many more exhibits, restaurants and shops. The tour of Graceland Mansion features an interactive, iPad tour with additional enhancements including photos, video and more. Continue your experience with the all-new Graceland Exhibition Center, which features three rotating exhibits, the TCB Food Hall and Jungle Room Bar.
Reviewed By SpanishNeedle - Memphis, United States
A must do - if you're an Elvis fan...or not! The tours include - house tour, private plane viewing, meditation garden, then head across the street and select Elvis keepsake to memorialize your visit. Take lots of pictures that last a lifetime. Wonderful staff and service in addition to amazing tour guides! Great for all ages.
3. The District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 610 reviews
This downtown area is the heart of Nashville's nightlife and is the home to countless bars and clubs.
Reviewed By joannesI3491IZ - Whitesboro, United States
Due to Covid-19 most everyone was masked and practiced social distancing as much as one can in a huge draw tourist place. I loved this as compared to Beale Street in Memphis. More country music, less soul. All interactions with locals were friendly. Lots of young wannabes around.If we were young again and back in our drinking days this would have been even better.
4. Diamond Gusset Jean Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Wmrawls - Rock Hill, United States
we ended up buying the wife two pairs of these great American made jeans. They hemed them for her on the spot and the ladies were super nice.
5. Ryman Auditorium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13,265 reviews
When you walk through the doors of historic Ryman Auditorium, one thing becomes clear right away: this isn’t just another nightly music venue, and it’s so much more than a daytime tourist stop. This place is hallowed ground. This is the exact spot where bluegrass was born—where Johnny Cash met June Carter, where souls were saved and a slice of history was nearly lost. It was right here that country music found an audience beyond its own back porch, and countless careers took off as deals were signed on napkins and paper scraps backstage. Open daily for tours and shows, right in the heart of Music City.
Reviewed By Champ756 - Portage, United States
While attending the show, “Opry Country Classics” I was greatly helped by two wonderful ushers, Inez and Amy T. As many know, the historic Ryman Auditorium has wooden pews for seats. The thin pad I brought didn’t help pad the seating enough due to multiple hip surgeries. After getting up to stand in the back, Inez came over and immediately asked if I needed a softer seat.... then Amy was there in a flash with a padded chair. This was SO appreciated! It allowed me to be comfortable and I felt very welcomed. Inez also checked to see if I wanted my husband in handicapped seating with me as well. Not only was the seat far more comfortable, the bonus was a great view of the stage without having to shift around for better visibility on the pews with tight seating. The show was very entertaining and it was nice to be able to fully enjoy it. For those with any seating limitations or mobility issues, I would recommend asking for handicapped seating at Ryman. Amy also shared that there are several balcony rows with padded chairs if that alone would help with comfort. Thank you again, Inez and Amy T! And....Inez, to me, you are a Ryman icon with your many years of welcoming guests there with your beautiful hospitality!
6. Nashville Parthenon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,714 reviews
Standing as the centerpiece in Nashville's Centennial Park, the Parthenon is a full scale replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Come inside to see the 42-foot gilded sculpture of Athena, the permanent display of American paintings from the Cowan Collection, the history of the Nashville Parthenon dating back to the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition, and a variety of temporary shows and exhibitions! The entrance is located on the ground level of the East side of the building.
Reviewed By rishumishu9 - Jodhpur, India
Yes it’s an exact replica of The Parthenon at Greece!... Made with the same Patience, Artistic Excellence and knowledge about the the then History and Cultural expertise, Parthenon is a treat to Watch and adds to the many Attractions to the Beutiful City Of Nashville.A very Green, Calm and Picturesque Location at Centennial Park the Parthenon houses the Greek Goddess Of Victory and other Replicas Of Ancient Greek times. It also houses a good Sovenighr Shop.
7. Market Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,923 reviews
Reviewed By 304maggiel - Fort Lauderdale, United States
Great place for a fun and relaxed afternoon or evening! friendly atmosphere with welcoming restaurants serving delicious food to choose from in casual outdoor terraces or more formal indoor settings. Regardless of what your choice is you will be sure to satisfy taste buds and hunger pains. There is also a comedy club with a great bar, an outdoor stage and small shops with fun and unique ambiance and beautiful restored old historical buildings housing restaurants and shops. A beautiful suffragette sculpture centerpiece stands welcoming at the entrance of Market Square and on quiet afternoons a street violinist plays in the background. Surely a friendly and relaxed square that everyone will be sure to enjoy!
8. Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By W7150NFmichaelj - Clarksville, United States
Great civil war site that is well maintained overlooking the river. They have some of the cannons placed overlooking the river. Well worth a stop, I recommend this to one and all. Kids will like the river overlook and all the cannons and cannon balls.
9. The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,033 reviews
Reviewed By amandawS2550QG
A little pricey, but during the day time you can get some fabulous views of the mountains. Very smooth ride .
10. Model Railroad Exhibit by Crossville Model Railroad Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
4,500 Square feet of operating layouts in all scales and railroad museum. Open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 4 PM Central Time. Free Admission. Follow the attraction signs on I-40.
Reviewed By albarnes41 - Maryville, United States
This is a free model railroad museum with exhibits in five different gauges. Fun for kids and adults alike. The volunteer operators are friendly and happy to answer questions.
