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 There
are dozens of things to see within driving distance
of the campground. Click the city names below for more
information. You may also click the name of each
attraction to visit their website.
Call us at (931) 277-3800 or visit the Reception
Outpost for more information.
Nashville:
Grand Ole Opry.
The Grand Ole Opry features some of the biggest stars in
country music.
Johnny Cash Museum.
This museum showcases the world’s largest collection of
Johnny Cash memorabilia.
Country Music Hall of
Fame and Museum. The Country Music
Hall of Fame and Museum preserves and presents the history
and traditions of country music.
Gatlinburg/Pigeon
Forge:
Great Smoky Mountains
National Park. America’s most visited
national park is home to more than 1,500 bears and
breathtaking mountain views.
Hillbilly Golf.
After taking a lift to the top of the mountain, play
through courses packed with moonshine stills, outhouses
and rocky walls.
Ober Gatlinburg.
An aerial tram transports you over Gatlinburg for scenic
views of the area. At the top you will have the option to
enter their ski resort or amusement park.
Ripley’s Believe It or
Not Museum. This museum displays over
500 amazing and unusual artifacts from around the world.
Dollywood.
Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains,
this Dolly Parton owned amusement park offers over 40
rides and attractions.
Dixie Stampede Dinner
and Show. A show of thrilling horse
riding and stunts accompanies a delicious four course
dinner.
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Knoxville:
University of Tennessee.
Home of the Volunteers. Perfect place to catch a football
game with over 100,000 of your closest friends!
Knoxville Zoological
Gardens. This year-round attraction is
home to over 800 animals on 53 acres.
East Tennessee
Discovery Center. 4,000 sq ft of
exhibit and play space for kids to learn and explore.
Market Square.
Area of restaurants, cafes, shops and parks.
East Tennessee History
Center. Programs and exhibits
showcasing the heritage and history of east Tennessee.
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Chattanooga
Tennessee Aquarium.
Located on Chattanooga’s riverfront, the Tennessee
Aquarium is one of the world’s largest fresh water
aquariums. Also home to over 12,000 animals including
sharks, sting rays and penguins.
Lookout Mountain/Rock
City/Ruby Falls. Ride the Incline
Railway to the top of Lookout Mountain to view seven
states. At Rock City take a winding hike through scenic
grottos and glens. Also located on Lookout Mountain is
Ruby Falls, a 145 ft underground waterfall.
Tennessee Trails and Byways:
Promised Land Trail
- Pilgrimage to President. Experience the pioneer spirit
of middle Tennessee by visiting a mix of big cities and
charming small towns along the Promised Land Trail.
Retrace routes forged by some of Tennessee’s earliest
pioneers.
Ring of Fire Trail.
Ghost Stories and Music Legends. This trail
off-the-beaten-path stretches from Nashville across the
Cumberland Plateau and explores music legends and ghost
stories. Learn about country stars from Johnny Cash to
Taylor Swift. Discover the legend of the Bell Witch or
visit the site of an underwater ghost town at Dale Hollow
Lake.
Pie in the Sky Trail.
MoonPies to Mountain Highs. In Chattanooga, sample the
legendary MoonPie, first created here in 1917 as an easy
to pack lunch for coal miners. Then visit attractions high
atop iconic Lookout Mountain, a popular tourist
destination for over a century.
Top Secret Trail.
Proton Beams to Utopian Dreams. Discover the “Secret City”
of Oak Ridge, site of the now famous Manhattan Project.
Then head to Harriman, the town that was built on the
belief that absence from alcohol “can be commercialized
for business profit and the betterment of mankind”.
White Lightning Trail.
Thunder Road to Rebels. Explore this Prohibition era
moonshine-running corridor. In an effort to outrun the
law, bootleggers modified their vehicles to reach must
higher speeds. For recreation they challenged each other
to races. This was the beginning of Nascar, which
continues to be America’s fastest growing sport.
Rocky Top Trail.
Smoky Peaks to Crafts and Creeks. Explore the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park, America’s most visited national
park. Visit craft communities and artist studios to
discover handcrafted quilts, furniture toys and more.
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