If you’ve never crossed the state lines of Tennessee, then you have absolutely NO way to see any of these crazy places. Weird, wacky and some just NECESSARY when it comes to a trip down south, we’ve put together the best travel list you’ve ever seen. Maybe you’ve visited the largest underground lake in the United States or the most haunted cave, or maybe not. We have the secret here. Here are some of the The Best Places to Visit in Tennessee.

1. The Parthenon – Nashville

The Parthenon at Centennial Park has been used as a movie set and a wedding backdrop, the perfect place for grilling, and a great place to play football. It is also built as a replica of the original Parthenon in Greece. Well-o!

2. Titanic Museum – Pigeon Forge

Built on half scale of the original ship, the Titanic Museum is sure to be a stop not to be missed. It is one of the most popular attractions in Tennessee.

3. The Lost Sea – Sweetwater

The largest underwater lake in the United States is located in Sweetwater, Tennessee. So obviously you will only find it here. 😉

4. Salt ‘n Pepper Shaker Museum – Gatlinburg

Yes, you read that correctly. The only Salt + Pepper museum in the United States – shocking, huh?

5. Bridgestone Arena – Nashville

Home of the Predators, hockey fans! Moreover, every big star sells out the seats of this huge arena every time the tour time comes. Taylor Swift, anyone?

6. National Civil Rights Museum – Memphis

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis and the Lorraine Motel has since been transformed into the National Civil Rights Museum. It’s a beautiful and frightening nod to the past.

7. Hatch Show Print – Nashville

The historic shop specializing in letterpress since 1879 is located in the heart of Nashville, making history for over a decade.

8. The Minister’s Treehouse – Crossville

The largest treehouse in the WORLD is right here in Rocky Top. Crazy, huh?

9. Ryman Auditorium: The Mother Church – Nashville

It’s the one and only birthplace of country music, and artists find it an absolute honor to play “Mother Church.”

10. The Grand Ole Opry – Nashville

The longest running radio show in history – and certainly one of the most interesting – is based here in Nashville. A major venue based in East Nashville, tons of shows are put on each year to sold-out crowds. They don’t call it Music City for nothing! This is one of the best places to live in Tennessee.

11. Dollywood-Pigeon Forge

We bet you’ve never been to a theme park based entirely on a celebrity – mainly because Dollywood is the only one, so what if you haven’t? You just haven’t quite lived yet. Life in Tennessee is better after a visit to Dollywood!

12. The Haunted Witches Cave – Adams

One of the most haunted places in the country is in Adams, Tennessee. Apparently: the story of Bell’s evil poltergeist reached President Jackson. Yeah !

It’s quite a list, don’t you think? How many of these best places to visit in Tennessee have you visited? Leave some of YOUR favorite places below that you can only find in Tennessee! We just have to hear.

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