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1 / 30#30. Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,898 reviews)
- City: Chattanooga
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Highest-rated things to do in Tennessee by visitors
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Indeed, even if you've lived in Tennessee your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Tennessee reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Tennessee using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Tennessee, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
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2 / 30#29. Tuckaleechee Caverns
- Rating: 4.7/5 (3,013 reviews)
- City: Townsend
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3 / 30#28. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Rating: 4.8/5 (2,636 reviews)
- City: Gatlinburg
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4 / 30#27. Kuwohi
- Rating: 4.7/5 (3,170 reviews)
- City: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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5 / 30#26. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
- Rating: 4.7/5 (5,433 reviews)
- City: Pigeon Forge
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6 / 30#25. RCA Studio B
- Rating: 4.7/5 (4,381 reviews)
- City: Nashville Davidson County
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7 / 30#24. Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
- Rating: 4.8/5 (3,158 reviews)
- City: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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8 / 30#23. Raccoon Mountain Caverns
- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,016 reviews)
- City: Chattanooga
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9 / 30#22. The Johnny Cash Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7,197 reviews)
- City: Nashville Davidson County
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10 / 30#21. National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
- Rating: 4.8/5 (9,253 reviews)
- City: Memphis
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11 / 30#20. Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
- Rating: 4.6/5 (5,906 reviews)
- City: Nashville Davidson County
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12 / 30#19. Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine
- Rating: 4.9/5 (8,328 reviews)
- City: Pigeon Forge
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13 / 30#18. Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (8,257 reviews)
- City: Nashville Davidson County
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14 / 30#17. Tennessee Aquarium
- Rating: 4.6/5 (7,137 reviews)
- City: Chattanooga
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15 / 30#16. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
- Rating: 4.3/5 (7,172 reviews)
- City: Gatlinburg
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16 / 30#15. Lookout Mountain
- Rating: 4.6/5 (4,380 reviews)
- City: Chattanooga
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17 / 30#14. Gaylord Opryland Garden Conservatory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6,169 reviews)
- City: Nashville Davidson County
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18 / 30#13. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15,184 reviews)
- City: Gatlinburg
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19 / 30#12. Titanic Museum Attraction
- Rating: 4.6/5 (11,284 reviews)
- City: Pigeon Forge
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20 / 30#11. Sun Studio
- Rating: 4.8/5 (12,934 reviews)
- City: Memphis
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21 / 30#10. Ryman Auditorium
- Rating: 4.7/5 (13,911 reviews)
- City: Nashville Davidson County
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22 / 30#9. The Island in Pigeon Forge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12,356 reviews)
- City: Pigeon Forge
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23 / 30#8. Parrot Mountain & Gardens
- Rating: 4.8/5 (6,455 reviews)
- City: Pigeon Forge
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24 / 30#7. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15,737 reviews)
- City: Nashville Davidson County
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25 / 30#6. Sugarlands Distilling Company
- Rating: 4.9/5 (30,460 reviews)
- City: Gatlinburg
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26 / 30#5. Ole Smoky Distillery "6th & Peabody"
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6,896 reviews)
- City: Nashville Davidson County
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27 / 30#4. Ole Smoky Distillery - The Holler
- Rating: 4.8/5 (15,971 reviews)
- City: Gatlinburg
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28 / 30#3. Graceland
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20,560 reviews)
- City: Memphis
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29 / 30#2. Dollywood
- Rating: 4.3/5 (19,162 reviews)
- City: Pigeon Forge
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30 / 30#1. Grand Ole Opry
- Rating: 4.6/5 (14,591 reviews)
- City: Nashville Davidson County
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.
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