Top Tennessee Attractions & Museums

When you’re ready for an unforgettable ride, come visit The Wild Stallion Mountain Coaster! This is the longest mountain coaster in the Southeast and provides visitors with an 8+ minute ride that is sure to be one of the highlights of your visits. You can ride The Wild Stallion Mountain Coaster during the day for scenic views of Sevierville and the Smoky Mountains, or ride it at night to see the sparkling city lights.

Explore the best of country music’s past and present with this Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum ticket. Situated in the heart of downtown Nashville, this beautifully modern facility is known as the “Smithsonian of country music,” offering 350,000 square feet of dynamic, state-of-the-art galleries, archival storage, educational classrooms, retail stores, restaurants, and special event space—all with a stunning view of the rest of Music City. It’s a must-see venue for all fans of country music.

The Moonshine Mountain Coaster is a unique, family-friendly thrill ride that puts you in the driver's seat. Race through the Smoky Mountains on our unique track with a brake system that puts you in control. And best of all, our tubular rails guarantee a smooth, comfortable ride every time!

Guarantee a seat at the world-renowned Grand Ole Opry when you book your ticket in advance. See new stars, superstars, and the legends of country music all in one evening. Unlike a typical concert, the Grand Ole Opry presents multiple artists at each show, giving the audience a variety of musical styles to enjoy at one event. Choose from various dates and seating options to suit your schedule and budget.

Zip through Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains on a mountain coaster with this admission ticket. Navigate several twists, turns, and drops through the lush forest landscape and take in the mountain scenery while you ride. For the more adventurous, take the coaster at night and enjoy a fun ride through the mountains while it's lit up.

Get a 4-in-1, All Access Pass to the Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center in Pigeon Forge, and explore fun attractions, appropriate for all ages. Snap a selfie with your favorite celebrity, experience a ‘5D’ adventure, save the world from zombies, and find your way through a fairytale maze.

Follow in the footsteps of country legends on a self-guided tour of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, a downtown venue known as "The Mother Church of Country Music." Explore five exhibits on the Ryman Auditorium’s musical history, with footage of celebrity hosts to introduce each one. This self-guided Ryman Auditorium tour offers the chance to explore Nashville country music on your own schedule, and take a commemorative on-stage photo.

Purchase your admission ticket to the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee in advance to breeze past entrance queues and head straight into the museum, where a wealth of artifacts await. Explore exhibits that display instruments used by the country’s top musicians like Elvis, George Harrison, and Frank Sinatra. Plus, your ticket grants you access to the interactive GRAMMY Museum Gallery®, where you can immerse yourself in the history of the awards.

Learn about the history and culture of the Cherokee people with access to the Museum of the Cherokee People. Book your ticket in advance to guarantee entry, and then visit on your own schedule. The museum is full of informative and interactive exhibits that are both kid-friendly and engaging for adults.

Visit the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee, a unique tribute to the history and achievements of women in basketball. Explore the 35,000-square-foot facility housing 206 Hall of Famers, and don’t miss the world’s largest basketball, standing at an impressive 30 feet tall. Test your skills on interactive courts, including a dribbling course and passing skills area. The iconic Berenson Statue welcomes guests, symbolizing the mission to honor, celebrate and promote women’s basketball. This is an enriching experience for fans and newcomers alike, blending education, inspiration, and fun.

Visit the National Museum of African American Music during your time in Nashville for a comprehensive look at the vast contributions that African-Americans have made to American music. The exhibits feature the legacy and accomplishments of African-Americans, using history and interactive technology to this new attraction in Music City.

Discover the rich legacy of country music at The Alan Jackson Museum. This intimate space showcases exclusive memorabilia, iconic outfits, and personal artifacts from Alan Jackson's illustrious career. Walk through the stories behind his timeless songs, explore his Georgia roots, and celebrate his record-breaking achievements through a glittering display of awards. Perfect for fans of all ages, this experience is a unique chance to connect with the music and memories that have shaped a generation.

Step into Nashville’s musical history on a guided tour of RCA Studio B that includes admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Visit a recording studio that helped to shape the 'Nashville Sound,' then explore country music heritage with interactive exhibits and recordings. Multiple departure times are available for this tour of RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame, in the historic heart of Nashville.

Avoid ticket lines at the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum when you prebook your admission ticket. Learn about the history of blues, rock and soul music with the help of an included audio guide that adds depth to the museum’s exhibits. Delve into Memphis' musical legacy and learn all about the pioneers such as BB King and Muddy Waters who put Memphis on the map.

Dig into adventure at Pigeon Forge Gem Mine! Perfect for families, kids, and gemstone enthusiasts of all ages, our authentic mining experience lets you uncover sparkling treasures straight from the flume. Every bucket is filled with the chance to find beautiful gems, crystals, fossils, and more. What to Expect Choose from a variety of enriched mining buckets. Wash away the dirt at our running water flumes to reveal hidden gems. Friendly staff on hand to identify your finds. Take home every gem you discover – the treasures are yours to keep! ‍‍ Perfect for Families Little ones love the hands-on adventure, and parents enjoy watching their kids light up as they uncover dazzling stones. It’s both educational and entertaining – a great way to learn about geology while having fun. Convenient Location Located right in the heart of Pigeon Forge, our gem mine is a must-do attraction to add to your Smoky Mountain getaway.

Rowdy Bear's Smoky Mountain SnowPark is the perfect place for those who are looking for fun in the Smokies! We are now offering a 2 Hour Unlimited Ride Wristband where you can enjoy all of these exciting attractions (Does not include Snow Tubing): Outdoor Summer Tubing, Outdoor Axe Throwing, Avalanche Snow Coaster, Ski Lift Shootout, and 1 Ride on the Trigger Town Old West Paintball.

You don’t have to travel to the West Coast to see your favorite celebrities up close. The Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is the largest Hollywood wax museum in the United States, housing replicas of stars. Come spend the day (or even just a few hours) taking selfies with the wax versions of big stars, pop culture icons, and Pigeon Forge’s famous 40,000-pound Great Ape. Plus, learn little-known facts about the celebrities as you wander the museum at your own pace.

Discover how the Civil War affected Belle Meade and Nashville On the Battle at Belle Meade tour, learn about how the Harding-Jacksons and those enslaved on the property lived through the American Civil War. On this dynamic outdoor walking tour you will make multiple stops across the property, following the footsteps of the soldiers who skirmished at Belle Meade. Discover how the US Colored Troops, the Army of the Cumberland, and the Army of Tennessee fought at the Battle of Nashville, and its impact on the American Civil War. All ages welcome. This tour does not go inside the mansion.

Elevate your museum visit with a 1-hour Guided Tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. This docent-let experience begins at 8:30am, beginning before the museum opens to the public, and transports guests through country music history with engaging narratives about the people, places, songs and stages that have played a part in the sound's storied history - supplemented by priceless instruments, dazzling stagewear, and iconic artifacts. Following the guided tour, you are welcome to reenter the museum galleries and continue exploring on your own.

Rowdy Bear's Smoky Mountain SnowPark is the perfect place for those who are looking for fun in the Smokies! We are now offering a 1 Hour Unlimited Ride Wristband where you can enjoy all of these exciting attractions: Outdoor Summer Tubing, Avalanche Snow Coaster, Ski Lift Shootout, and Axe Throwing. (Does not include Snow Tubing or Trigger Town Paintball Experience).

Visit the Memphis Music Hall of Fame to learn all about the city's legendary music history. Browse exhibits and museum displays about the musicians and artists who shaped the Memphis Sound.

The Overton Park Shell is an historic bandshell and museum in the Midtown Memphis oasis known as Overton Park. Lovingly called “The Shell” by Elvis Presley and most others, the storied amphitheater is where Elvis Presley played his first professional gig in 1954 at just nineteen-years-old, bringing live Rock & Roll to the world’s stage in an explosive way during a country music show headlined by yodeler Slim Whitman. The Shell remained important to Elvis and his family, as they continued to regularly visit and perform there over the years. Surviving many ups and downs since opening during The Depression of the 1930s, The Shell is still a cutting-edge regional performing arts pavilion today, offering 50 free concerts yearly accommodating up to 3,000 music lovers in its gorgeous park setting. The Shell’s fascinating story is now told through its new immersive Backstage History Experience guided tour that ties together almost a century of colorful Memphis and Midtown music histories.

Visit the birthplace of Elvis from Memphis, on this guided tour with hassle-free transportation. After being picked up at your hotel, travel to Tupelo, Mississippi, the home where Elvis lived for 13 years. With a guide, tour the 2-room house built by Elvis’ father. Then, visit his elementary school, church, and soda fountain he often frequented.