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
What to do and see in Tennessee, United States: The Best Bodies of Water
Discover the best top things to do in Tennessee, United States including Ocoee River, Big South Fork River, Ocoee Outdoors, Inc., Adventures Unlimited, Meadow Park Lake, The Elk River, Reelfoot Lake, Nolichucky River, Mississippi River, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area.
Restaurants in Tennessee
1. Ocoee River
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
Forty-five minutes Northeast of Chattanooga.
Reviewed By amrams1989 - Kingsport, United States
Did the Full Ocoee trip with Raft1 and had a blast! Our raft guide Dylan2 took us on his first solo-guiding trip of the Upper and he did a great job! Raft1 was efficient and professional with fun but responsible guides. Overall a great day on the river. Would highly recommend!
2. Big South Fork River
3. Ocoee Outdoors, Inc.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 547 reviews
Guided whitewater rafting trips on America's top rated river, the Ocoee. Site of the 1996 Olympic Whitewater events, the Ocoee is 11 miles of non-stop action and over 45 named class III, IV, and V rapids. Ocoee Outdoors pioneered guided raft trips on the Ocoee in 1977 and has remained the top choice for adventure rafters for over 30 years. Known for our safety, experience and top-notch customer service, we're the only Ocoee company that guarantees our raft trip.
Reviewed By L5011BYhannaht
We loved our guide Ashley and getting the full experience of the Ocoee from her, from sliding down Jump Rock to accidentally tipping the raft!
4. Adventures Unlimited
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 977 reviews
Adventures Unlimited is a premiere outdoor resort in the Ocoee Region. Offering Whitewater Rafting on the Upper and The Middle Ocoee, plus the scenic Hiwassee River. Looking for overnight lodging? We have you covered. Primitive Tent Camping sites, RV hook-ups, Bungalow and Cabin rental on site. Food and Beverage available day or night! Whether its breakfast the Crazy River Cafe or late afternoon bite at The Bus Bar, we will keep your taste buds satisfied, your sense of adventure fulfilled and you will not regret choosing Adventures Unlimited for all your Ocoee River needs~!
Reviewed By J2265XPreneem
We had an amazing first time experience. Josh Lemon was a fabulous guide, knowledgeable about the history of the river and awesome river reader. Many 360s later, we are happy customers and will be back!
5. Meadow Park Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By T1037NVdavidw - Crossville, United States
Check out the trail...good for families also. There's plenty of parking near the trailhead and the store at dockside has an adequate selection if there are snacks or drinks you may have forgotten.
6. The Elk River
7. Reelfoot Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Beautiful lake surrounded by acres of forest and miles of hiking trails: great for fishing and bird watching.
Reviewed By MurderVictim
A true modern adventure if you duck hunt. There is exciting and heart pounding action to be had if you run into a local as they may decide to murder you and then commit suicide not far from where they leave your dead body. Be careful, it's not a place for people unfamiliar with war zones.
8. Nolichucky River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
This scenic river is great for white water rafting.
Reviewed By invitationMary - Oxford, United States
Fast flowing river with beautiful rapids and scenery through the gorge. Whitewater rafting, paddle boarding, kayaking or just hanging out in one of the "beaches" is fun.
9. Mississippi River
10. Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
A 90-mile stretch of riverside park through scenic valleys and gorges: great for canoeing and kayaking.
Reviewed By SamuraiSandals
We hiked the Dome Rock House, Angel Falls Overlook and Bronco Overlook. This time of year yields lots of bugs.July 2020 so use quality bug spray especially to ward off chiggers. The Dome and Bronco trails were shorter than Angel Falls. The Falls trail presented a few barriers such as damaged or impassable bridges. We just found alternate and safe go arounds nearby. Research by using a map and even taking one with. There are few hiking signs on the trail. At one point on the Angel trail, we ran into yellow tape but no clear guidance about the alternate route. However, no need to code brown. Just eye ball a safe route around. Angel trail also had a few spots to help each other up some trail wash outs. There was also a strong ladder with a few steps to go up in a safe open area (not hanging over a cliff). Another rocky area had a rope laced around the side to use. The view at the top of Angel was well worth it for us. The overlook spot provides ample and safe room to take pictures. We ran into fellow hikers that joined up and added some good conversation on the way up. There's some water crosses along the way due to low water downhill creeks. The Dome and Bronco trails were also nice and shorter. Since this isn't Disneyland on our way back down, we had a Copperhead snake in the middle of the trail eating a frog. Awesome. We just walked around it as it continued to eat. No obstacles on the Dome trail and only a few downed trees on Bronco which were easy to walk around. At the end of Bronco, you'll find a horse tie up area. You will then barely notice a small trail leading to the overlook. There's steep rocks there but manageable if you move slow and carefully. We walked out and around the left several feet to an outcropping of stable rocks to see an amazing and quite view of the mountains and valley below. We did not see fall below due to trees but out and across was epic. These areas should provide you and yours with many life memories and hiking fun. Just pack according to make your hike safer and more enjoyable. Hydrate before and during. Bring some snacks too.
