Highest-rated things to do in Tennessee, according to Tripadvisor
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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 June 3, 2024.
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.
#30. Sugarland Cellars
- Rating: 5/5 (3,542 reviews)
- Address: 1133 Parkway Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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#29. Tuckaleechee Caverns
- Rating: 5/5 (2,923 reviews)
- Address: 825 Cavern Road Townsend, Tennessee
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#28. Lotz House Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (3,383 reviews)
- Address: 1111 Columbia Ave. Franklin, Tennessee
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#27. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,389 reviews)
- Address: 867 Wears Valley Road Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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#26. Mountain Valley Winery
- Rating: 5/5 (2,792 reviews)
- Address: 2174 Parkway Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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#25. Lookout Mountain
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,360 reviews)
- Address: Chattanooga, Tennessee
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#24. The Johnny Cash Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7,140 reviews)
- Address: 119 3rd Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
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#23. Gaylord Opryland Garden Conservatory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6,148 reviews)
- Address: 2800 Opryland Drive Nashville, Tennessee
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#22. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7,113 reviews)
- Address: 765 Parkway Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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#21. Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,869 reviews)
- Address: 4580 Rachels Lane Nashville, Tennessee
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#20. Tennessee Homemade Wines
- Rating: 5/5 (7,015 reviews)
- Address: 643 Parkway Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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#19. Tennessee Aquarium
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7,086 reviews)
- Address: 1 Broad St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
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#18. RCA Studio B
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,057 reviews)
- Address: 1611 Roy Acuff Place Nashville, Tennessee
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#17. Ole Smoky Whiskey Barrelhouse
- Rating: 5/5 (5,561 reviews)
- Address: 650 Parkway Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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#16. The Island in Pigeon Forge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12,226 reviews)
- Address: 131 The Island Drive Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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#15. National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
- Rating: 5/5 (9,180 reviews)
- Address: 450 Mulberry St. Memphis, Tennessee
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#14. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15,117 reviews)
- Address: 88 River Road Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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#13. Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine
- Rating: 5/5 (7,830 reviews)
- Address: 131 Island Drive Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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#12. Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8,050 reviews)
- Address: 5025 Harding Pike Nashville, Tennessee
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#11. Titanic Museum Attraction
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11,127 reviews)
- Address: 2134 Parkway Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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#10. Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewery
- Rating: 5/5 (5,908 reviews)
- Address: 423 6th Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
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#9. Parrot Mountain & Gardens
- Rating: 5/5 (6,163 reviews)
- Address: 1471 McCarter Hollow Road Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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#8. Ryman Auditorium
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13,806 reviews)
- Address: 116 Fifth Ave. North Nashville, Tennessee
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#7. Dollywood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18,878 reviews)
- Address: 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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#6. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15,486 reviews)
- Address: 222 Fifth Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
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#5. Sun Studio
- Rating: 5/5 (12,443 reviews)
- Address: 706 Union Ave. Memphis, Tennessee
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#4. Graceland
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20,321 reviews)
- Address: 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd. Memphis, Tennessee
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#3. Ole Smoky
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14,940 reviews)
- Address: 903 Parkway Unit 128 Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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#2. Grand Ole Opry
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14,178 reviews)
- Address: 2804 Opryland Drive Nashville, Tennessee
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#1. Sugarlands Distilling Company
- Rating: 5/5 (30,312 reviews)
- Address: 805 Parkway Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
